A Coronation Street storyline that has been met with controversy among fans has officially 

begun, with many branding it as going “too far.” Last year, reports emerged that beloved character Debbie Webster would be diagnosed with dementia in a long-running plotline, which would ultimately lead to her heartbreaking exit from the soap. The news devastated 

viewers, with many taking to social media and even petitioning the showrunners to 

reconsider the storyline. Fans argued that this was yet another heavy and emotionally distressing arc, tipping Coronation Street “too far towards darkness.” Despite the backlash, the soap has now set the wheels in motion, with tonight’s episode marking the beginning of Debbie’s exit journey as she showed her first signs of memory loss.

The episode unfolded with several characters dealing with their own ongoing struggles. Tracy, having recently split from Tommy and feeling abandoned by her father Ken—who had left for The Lakes because he missed Cassie—was overwhelmed with frustration and anger. Unable to contain her resentment, she directed her fury at Craig, berating him for failing to arrest Cassie for her past misdeeds. However, when the police failed to take action, Tracy decided to take matters into her own hands, setting off a dangerous chain of events.

As Debbie was walking through the ginnel, she stumbled upon a suspicious interaction—Tracy conducting a shady deal with an unidentified man. Though Debbie saw the exchange take place, her ability to recall it would soon come into question. Meanwhile, Tracy, determined to make Cassie suffer, invited her to lunch under the guise of reconciliation. However, when they sat down together, Tracy shockingly handed Cassie a bag of drugs, taunting her with her past addiction. Cassie, however, refused to fall back into old habits. “Nice try, but I got clean of that stuff a year and a half ago,” she snapped before angrily snatching the drugs and storming out.

The situation escalated when Evelyn later arrived at Victoria Garden, where Cassie had been staying. Cassie, unwilling to be tempted by the drugs Tracy had given her, threw them into the bin. A deeply concerned Evelyn pleaded with Fiz and Tyrone to give Cassie another chance, assuring them that she was trying to stay on the right path. However, both Fiz and Tyrone remained skeptical, unwilling to risk more chaos in their lives. Seeing no other option, Evelyn handed Cassie some cash, begging her to use it to find somewhere safe to stay. However, once Evelyn left, Cassie’s resolve crumbled. Desperate and struggling, she returned to the bin, searching for the discarded drugs before resigning herself to spending the night in the ginnel.

Meanwhile, Tracy knew that Debbie had witnessed the earlier drug exchange and sought to cover her tracks. Confronting Debbie, she attempted to gaslight her into doubting what she had seen, claiming that the man she had been with was simply an old school friend whom she was helping out. To Tracy’s immense relief, Debbie responded with confusion. “No idea what you’re on about, have you got a secret lover on the sly?” she joked, before adding, “No, no. Blind as a bat these days, didn’t see a thing.”

It was a chilling moment, one that solidified the heartbreaking reality that Debbie was already beginning to lose her memory. For Coronation Street fans, the moment marked the start of an emotional journey as they prepare to say goodbye to a long-standing and much-loved character. How will Debbie’s condition progress? And what consequences will Tracy’s reckless actions have on those around her? With tensions mounting and secrets piling up, the soap is gearing up for another dramatic and emotional storyline that will leave viewers on the edge of their seats.

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