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The Sun
a day ago
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Axed Coronation Street star confirms she's staying on the cobbles for over TWO years despite falling victim to cast cull
ONE of Coronation Street's axed stars has revealed that she will be staying put with the show for a number of years despite being binned off by bosses. Actress Sue Devaney was confirmed to have been axed last year and it was soon revealed that her exit would form part of a long-running dementia storyline. 3 3 When the news was revealed in late 2024, it was thought that Sue's exit could play out in early 2026 after it was said that she would still be in the programme beyond 2025. However, in a new interview, Sue has confirmed that her stint is MUCH longer than anyone anticipated. Speaking to Lorraine Kelly on her ITV breakfast show, the Debbie Webster actress clarified that she would be with the show until 2027 before her character succumbs to the tragic condition. Sue said to the Scottish TV host: "Well, I know this story is going to go on well into 2027. "Debbie is not going anywhere!" On-screen, Debbie found out she was living with early on-set vascular dementia earlier this year. At present, only her brother Carl is aware of the devastating diagnosis. It has so far been seen to impact Debbie heavily causing her to act erratically, suffer severe mood-swings as well as forgetfulness and clumsiness. Debbie's condition is expected to worsen over the next 24 months before her eventual exit from the ITV soap - much to the dismay of fans. Petitions began to circulate when her axing was revealed in order to reverse the decision by bosses with many insisting that Debbie was Coronation Street 's strongest character amid an ongoing period of criticism for the fledgling soap. Devastating moment Coronation Street icon Debbie Webster discovers she has dementia The Sun previously told how Sue was left devastated over being axed from the show. News of her exit left the actress blindsided, with a source telling The Sun: 'Sue was very shocked when she discovered she was being killed off. 'She was initially very sad and then furious and then upset again. It's taken her a long time to come to terms with it. 'She had no intention to leave the show and couldn't believe it when they called her in and broke the news.' She is one of many names to leave the programme alongside Colson Smith, Luca Toolan, Shelley King, Charlotte Jordan, Sue Cleaver, Daniel Brocklebank, Helen Worth, Paddy Bever and Katy Cavanagh. Corrie cash crisis: shock exits for 2025 ITV bosses are locked in a battle to save the cash-strapped soap. This means that a number of stars have either been axed from or have abandoned the long-running serial drama. Colson Smith - Craig Tinker The character of Craig Tinker has been axed by bosses after 14 years. After he was told of the news in Autumn 2024, Colson Smith confirmed that would be written out of the show with scenes to air later this year. Craig's on-screen mum, Beth Tinker, also left the show in the summer when actress Lisa George was written out from the role. Sue Cleaver - Eileen Grimshaw After 25 years playing Eileen Grimshaw, former I'm A Celebrity campmate Sue Cleaver will quit the show. The Sun on Sunday reported in January that she's already begun to film her exit scenes. However the character will not be killed off in case Sue opts to make a return in the future. Luca Toolan - Mason Radcliffe Bosses decided to axe the teenage character after just 16 months after he first joined the show. Recent scenes saw Mason stabbed by his criminal brothers after his pal Dylan brought a knife in an attempt to defend him. Sue Devaney - Debbie Webster In November 2024, we revealed that Debbie Webster is set to be killed off after 40 years on the cobbles. The character will die as part of a heartbreaking long-running dementia storyline. Charlotte Jordan - Daisy Midgeley The actress became the fifth star to leave Coronation Street in just one month. We revealed that she will bow out of the ITV soap later this year after four years on-screen. Charlotte told sources that she's hungry to see what other opportunities await. Shelley King - Yasmeen Metcalfe The actress has played Yasmeen Metcalfe on the cobbles for the past 11 years and we revealed in January that she finished filming her final scenes. This follows the departure of her on-screen partner Stu Carpenter.
The Sun
5 days ago
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- The Sun
Coronation Street legend in shock collapse as she finally admits devastating diagnosis
CORONATION Street legend Debbie Webster is going to suffer a shock collapse this week. The businesswoman - who is played by actress Sue Devaney in the ITV soap - has been hiding her serious health issues for quite some time. 3 3 3 Viewers known Debbie was diagnosed with young onset dementia earlier this year much to her devastation. Now this week things will get on top of her as she struggles with the aftermath of breaking up with Ronnie Bailey to spare him from watching her decline. When Debbie admits to Bernie that she finds it hard being in the same room as Ronnie, Bernie suggests they head to her hotel and have a few drinks there instead. Debbie and Bernie arrive in the Chariot Square bar to find Brody there enjoying a drink with a mate but when the troublesome teen fails to provide ID, Debbie loses her temper and, picking up his drink, smashes it on the bar. Later in the week Bernie worries for Debbie as she forgot to pay in the cafe. Meanwhile Debbie breaks the news to Ronnie and Leanne that she needs to cancel the awards ceremony as there's a flood at the hotel, but Leanne offers to host it at Speed Daal. As Ronnie and Leanne share a laugh, Debbie watches. Later Debbie makes a disturbing discovery, when she sees Carl telling Abi that they're meant to be together. With horror they realise Debbie is watching them - but what happens next is a shocker. Suddenly Debbie collapses and as she regains consciousness, Kevin and Abi tell her she's going to hospital. But Debbie reveals that she already knows what's wrong and she's got dementia. How will her family react and will Carl and Abi use her illness to hide their affair?
The Sun
23-05-2025
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- The Sun
Coronation Street sign up rival soap star for ‘dangerous' new plot – amid cast exodus and ITV cuts
CORONATION Street has signed up a rival soap star as part of a dangerous new plot involving Ronnie Bailey. The actress, who is also a West End favourite, is expected to crash into Weatherfield later this year. 4 Sara Poyzer has been a staple in BBC Radio 4 soap opera The Archers in the role of Leonie Schnell but she will soon be taking on a brand new character in Coronation Street. Insiders have told The Sun that she'll play Fiona Morley who arrives on the street to catch up with her ex boyfriend and Street regular Ronnie Bailey, played by Vinta Morgan. Her arrival on the cobbles comes in the wake of Ronnie's love split with fiancée Debbie Webster (Sue Devaney). Fiona will make her mark as soon as she steps foot on Coronation Street as she reveals her dodgy dealings to her ex partner Ronnie. Fans will see Fiona offer her ex a dodgy business proposition to off some stolen cars for large amounts of cash. Ronnie agrees to the deal at first but soon gets cold feet when he can't go through with selling one of the dodgy cars to a grieving man. Later, troublesome newcomer Carl Webster (Jonathan Howard) seeks out Fiona and tells her that he wants in on her corrupt car business and that he will start selling the motors through his brother Kevin's (Michael Le Velle) garage. But will it be a secret success or be yet another thing that implodes on the Webster family? As well as being known for her time in The Archers, actress Sara has been on the West End stage for ten years in Mamma Mia. She has toured the world in the role of Donna Sheridan as part of the musical alongside her radio role and other acting jobs. Devastating moment Coronation Street icon Debbie Webster discovers she has dementia Sara was at the centre of an AI scandal last year when she was ditched from a voiceover role with the BBC in favour of using an AI-generated voice. Sara had been booked to play the voice role of a dying person who can't speak as part of a then-upcoming BBC documentary. However, the BBC later opted to axe Sara and use AI instead. The BBC later clarified that the decision had been made after consulting with the individual who the documentary was about's family and as a result of the highly sensitive nature of the programme. Her signing on Corrie comes amid an ongoing cast exodus at the show. A handful of stars have been axed from the programme including Sue Devaney, Colson Smith, Shelley King, Luca Toolan and Daniel Brocklebank. Other famous faces such as Sue Cleaver, Helen Worth and Charlotte Jordan all opted to walk away amid a cash crisis that has seen the soap's budget and episodes cut alongside the cast walk-outs. 4
The Sun
06-05-2025
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- The Sun
Corrie's Debbie Webster rushed to hospital amid dementia battle – as her secret begins to spill onto the Street
CORONATION Street's Debbie Webster will be rushed to the hospital as her heart-breaking battle with dementia takes a devastating turn. As Debbie Webster's health struggles escalate, her secret is beginning to spill out onto the cobbles - leaving those closest to her facing shocking revelations. 4 4 Next week, at the wedding fayre, Leanne slags off the position of the Speed Daal pitch, and Debbie's not having it. Trying to brush it off, she carries on while Maria heads out to set up. But things take a turn when Lou swipes a bottle of prosecco, promising to help Maria once she's done with Tracy's hair. When Lou fails to show, Maria's furious. As Leanne keeps moaning about the stand's location, a flustered Debbie, already on edge after losing her clipboard, snaps and tries to move the stand herself - only to cut her hand in the process. Ronnie steps in, insisting on taking her to A&E, but things get worse when a nurse starts asking about her medical history. Panic sets in, and Debbie orders a concerned Ronnie to leave, hiding her true feelings. Later in the week, at the bistro, Abi and Debbie settle in for a quiet lunch with soft drinks. But when Ronnie walks in, Debbie quickly swaps her drink for a large vodka. The mood shifts as Debbie becomes increasingly unsteady, stumbling toward the loo. Realising her friend's in trouble, Abi calls Carl for help. As Carl arrives, a tipsy Debbie opens up to Abi, revealing she's received some devastating news. Can Abi keep Debbie's heart-breaking diaognosis a secret from the rest of the family? Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV1 or stream from 7am on ITVX. Most devastating soap deaths SOAP viewers are frequently left heartbroken after watching some of their favourite characters bite the dust. Here is a list of the most devastating deaths that have taken place in soapland over the years. EASTENDERS Barry Evans - Evil Janine (Charlie Brooks) lured her trusting fiance to Scotland for a quickie marriage after learning he was dying. Her plan to inherit Barry's fortune was thwarted when Barry told her that the doctors had mixed up his medical files. Furious that she was no longer set for a windfall, she pushed Barry off a cliff after telling him their love was 'fake'. Bradley Branning - Bradley was accused of killing Stacey Slater's rapist Archie Mitchell (Larry Lamb) after he punched him twice on the night he died. He was spotted in the Square by a police woman who chased him up a fire escape. Bradley lost his balance and tragically plunged to his death. CORONATION STREET Tina McIntyre - Tina was getting it on with Peter Barlow - despite him being married to Carla Connor. When she threatened to reveal the truth, Carla's brother Rob got into a physical altercation with her. Tina lost her footing and fell off a balcony - then warned Rob she was going to tell the cops he pushed her. In a panic, Rob brutally clobbered her over the head with a metal pipe. Molly Dobbs - Molly was one of the victims in Corrie's 2010 tram crash, alongside Ashley Peacock (Steven Arnold). Married to Tyrone (Alan Halsall), Molly had been having an affair with Kevin Webster (Michael Le Vell) in the months before her death. This resulted in the birth of their son, Jack (Kyran Bowes), who was named after Jack Duckworth. As fate would have it, Kevin's wife Sally (Sally Dynevor) was by Molly's side in her final moments. Sally was stunned as Molly confessed Kevin was Jack's father, before dying of her injuries. Vera Duckworth - Having appeared regularly in Corrie since the 1970s, there was no denying Vera Duckworth was an iconic character. Alongside her husband Jack, the pair formed one of the soap's most beloved couples. Viewers were heartbroken when Vera was killed off in 2008, being discovered having passed away peacefully in her chair. Liz Dawn, who played Vera, made a brief return two years later for Bill Tarmey's exit as Jack. Paul Foreman - Fans were heartbroken when Paul Foreman succumbed to his illness after battling motor neurone disease. Introduced in 2018 as David Platt's (Jack P. Shepherd) cellmate, he later embarked on a romance - and marriage - with vicar Billy Mayhew. The MND storyline was announced in 2023 - with the expectation it would result in the character's death. EMMERDALE Sarah Sugden - After the family got into financial problems, Sarah's son Andy (Kelvin Fletcher) decided to make some quick cash from an insurance company by setting fire to the Sugden barn. He didn't realise his mum was inside the building, and she got trapped in the blaze. Nine villagers - The shocking 1993 plane crash episode brought in 18 million viewers for Emmerdale. Mark Hughes was killed by a falling wall, Archie Brooks was burned by jet fuel, Elizabeth Pollard was killed by debris and newcomer Leonard Kempinski died in a car crash caused by the crash. Five other non-recurring characters from the village also died. HOLLYOAKS Carmel McQueen - The talented singer died in shocking scenes when a train crashed into a her family's car. Carmel managed to free her cousin Theresa from the rubble - but got stuck in it herself. Moments later the train exploded and Carmel died in the arms of her family members, promising to be their guardian angel. 4 4
The Sun
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Coronation Street couple in shock split after devastating news
A CORONATION Street couple is set for a heart breaking split after devastating news is revealed. The fallout leaves their plans for the future in tatters and their loving bond shattered. 3 3 3 Debbie Webster (Sue Devaney) has her life changed forever in upcoming Coronation Street episodes, And she reacts to the news by pushing partner Ronnie Bailey (Vinta Morgan) away. Over the past few months, Debbie has been experiencing worrying problems with her health. They have been small moments that she's known aren't quite right, like putting her purse in the fridge and forgetting things. But she never really considered they'd be as a result of something like dementia and put it down to something like the menopause. However, Debbie visited a doctor recently and discovered there's a chance she might have young-onset dementia which left her stunned and frightened. But she put a brave face on and asked Ronnie to marry her - which he happily accepted - he has asked her first. However, in upcoming episodes, she receives confirmation of her shocking diagnosis. Ahead of her appointment, Debbie is forced to swerve a lunch date with Ronnie. And she fails to tell him that she's going to the hospital with Carl (Jonathan Howard). Debbie Webster's to be diagnosed with dementia in harrowing Coronation Street storyline When they arrive, Debbie and Carl listen as the neurologist confirms that Debbie has vascular dementia. But they tell her that as long as she leads a healthy lifestyle, she can carry on as normal for the time being. A shocked Debbie makes it clear to her brother that she wants to keep her diagnosis to herself for now, and isn't ready to tell the family. When she arrives home, Debbie has to put on a façade as Ronnie tells her that he's put in an offer at Number 6. Corrie cash crisis: shock exits for 2025 ITV bosses are locked in a battle to save the cash-strapped soap. This means that a number of stars have either been axed from or have abandoned the long-running serial drama. Colson Smith - Craig Tinker The character of Craig Tinker has been axed by bosses after 14 years. After he was told of the news in Autumn 2024, Colson Smith confirmed that would be written out of the show with scenes to air later this year. Craig's on-screen mum, Beth Tinker, also left the show in the summer when actress Lisa George was written out from the role. Sue Cleaver - Eileen Grimshaw After 25 years playing Eileen Grimshaw, former I'm A Celebrity campmate Sue Cleaver will quit the show. The Sun on Sunday reported in January that she's already begun to film her exit scenes. However the character will not be killed off in case Sue opts to make a return in the future. Luca Toolan - Mason Radcliffe Bosses decided to axe the teenage character after just 16 months after he first joined the show. Recent scenes saw Mason stabbed by his criminal brothers after his pal Dylan brought a knife in an attempt to defend him. Sue Devaney - Debbie Webster In November 2024, we revealed that Debbie Webster is set to be killed off after 40 years on the cobbles. The character will die as part of a heartbreaking long-running dementia storyline. Charlotte Jordan - Daisy Midgeley The actress became the fifth star to leave Coronation Street in just one month. We revealed that she will bow out of the ITV soap later this year after four years on-screen. Charlotte told sources that she's hungry to see what other opportunities await. Shelley King - Yasmeen Metcalfe The actress has played Yasmeen Metcalfe on the cobbles for the past 11 years and we revealed in January that she finished filming her final scenes. This follows the departure of her on-screen partner Stu Carpenter. But as the week continues, things look set to end badly for Debbie and Ronnie, As she is seen calling round to the Bailey household with her partner's belongings. Debbie tries to tell a heartbroken Ronnie that he's done nothing wrong and that she's the problem.
