Coronation Street legend Debbie Webster is at the centre of a major secret child twist on the soap at the moment
Joe Crutchley Screen Time Reporter
16:14, 18 Jan 2026Updated 16:15, 18 Jan 2026
Coronation Street Debbie Webster actress’ heartbreaking reason for not having children(Image: ITV)
Coronation Street’s Debbie Webster dropped a shock secret child bombshell recently on the soap – but does the actress Sue Devaney have kids of her own?
Sue joined the long-running ITV show way back in 1984 playing Debbie, who was introduced as the sister of Kevin (Michael Le Vell). She ended up leaving a year later, only to make her cobbles return in 2019.
And it’s fair to say Debbie has become a firm favourite with fans over the years. However, the beloved businesswoman has had a difficult past 12 months on the cobbles after being diagnosed with young-onset vascular dementia.
This month, she found herself caught up in the multi-vehicle crash in the Corriedale episode that saw Billy Hayhew (Daniel Brocklebank) get killed off.
The soap confirmed a secret child twist recently(Image: ITV)
The crash was believed to have been caused by Debbie when in reality it was because of her brother Carl (Jonathan Howard), who, after crashing the car, moved an unconscious Debbie into the driver’s seat, making it out like she was responsible.
Last week, Debbie appeared in court after being charged with causing the multi-vehicle pile-up, in which she pleaded guilty, much to the shock of her family. However, in a shocking twist it was revealed that Debbie is taking the wrap for Carl because she is secretly his biological mum.
Sue is married to husband Jim(Image: Sue Devaney/Facebook)
Away from the soap, actress Sue lives a much less dramatic life. She is loved-up to husband BBC journalist Jim O’Farrell, whom she married in 2024 three years after they got engaged.
Sue and Jim said their “I do’s” at an intimate ceremony in Skipton, North Yorkshire, which was attended by their closest friends and family.
Sue confirmed the happy news to her followers in an Instagram post that featured a photo of herself and Jim outside a hotel.
She previously spoke about not having kids(Image: )
What’s more, Sue does not have any children and previously discussed the topic in an interview with The Big Issue. She stated: “I never had any children, and I’m now nearly 50, and I think I’ve missed that opportunity, but it’s only because I was busy doing what I was doing.”
In a sad admission, she added “People think you can have it all. I don’t think you can.” She then said: “I like to do one thing and not juggle about 25 plates. I’ve got a lovely partner, my sister, and my niece. I’ve got a life outside of acting.”
Coronation Street airs Monday to Friday at 8:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX