Coronation Street character Debbie Webster to step away from hotel

In the British soap opera Coronation Street, character Debbie Webster is set to step down from running the Chariot Square Hotel. Following a dementia diagnosis last year, Debbie’s symptoms have intensified, leading to moments of confusion and outbursts that have made managing the business increasingly difficult.

Actress Sue Devaney noted that while others around her recognized the situation was no longer sustainable, Debbie ultimately decided on her own to relinquish control. She will sign the business over to her husband, Ronnie Bailey, with Ryan Connor serving as his right-hand man. The decision follows recent incidents at the hotel, including a mistake involving a key and a missing ring.