Coronation Street fans are speculating that Debbie Webster's Chariot Square Hotel could be taken over by her nieces, Rosie and Sophie Webster, following Debbie's retirement announcement.
Debbie, played by Sue Devaney, first appeared on the ITV soap in 1984 as Kevin Webster's sister but left a year later. She returned in 2019 and has become a firm favourite with viewers. Over the past 12 months, Debbie has faced a difficult time on the cobbles, including a dementia diagnosis and a prison sentence after pleading guilty to causing Billy Mayhew's death in the Corriedale episode. She also revealed that Carl Webster is not her brother but her biological son.
Debbie's Retirement Plans
In recent episodes, Debbie's dementia appears to have deteriorated despite her work at the hotel she has owned since 2021. This week, she announced plans to retire, telling husband Ronnie Bailey that she had transferred the hotel to him and asking Ryan Connor to become Ronnie's right-hand man.
However, fans are predicting that two former cobbles favourites could return to take charge of the hotel instead of Ronnie and Ryan.
Fan Predictions for Rosie and Sophie
On a Coronation Street Facebook fan page, viewers suggested the return of Debbie's nieces Rosie (Helen Flanagan) and Sophie (Brooke Vincent) Webster. One fan said: "Debbie should give the hotel or leave it to Rosie and Sophie." Another commented: "They should come back before she dies." A third remarked: "Surely they will? !" One viewer urged: "Bring them back."
Sophie and Rosie are Debbie's nieces, the daughters of Sally and Kevin Webster. Both were central to significant storylines, including Sophie's coming out as gay and Rosie's affair with her teacher. Rosie was last seen in Weatherfield in 2018, while Sophie's final appearance came in 2019.
Coronation Street airs Monday to Friday at 8:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
