As Debbie contemplates difficult plea decision, she risks prison as she takes to the stand this week
What will Debbie decide?
Debbie Webster debated her plea decision with Ronnie Bailey in Coronation Street tonight (Wednesday, January 14), but what will she decide to do?
Her loved ones have different views on the decision she should make, but Debbie won’t be swayed.
She’s forced to decide one way or another later this week though as she takes to the stand. What will she decide?
Debbie’s family tries to sway her plea decision in Coronation Street
Tonight in Weatherfield, Debbie’s loved ones tried to convince her on how she should plead – guilty or not guilty.
Michael visited Ronnie and asked him to open up to him on how he was doing. Ronnie then admitted that Debbie might not take Adam’s advice to plead not guilty.
Ronnie worried that he’d lose her, and he knew that he was going to whether it was through court or the dementia.
Later on, Kevin also visited Debbie. She just started having a go at him about his feud with Carl though although she did accept an apology.
On the evening, Ronnie then confronted Debbie over whether Kevin was right to accuse Carl of framing Debbie for the car accident.
Debbie didn’t believe Kevin though and continued to think that she was the reason Billy was dead.
When Ronnie asked her to plead not guilty, Debbie told him that nobody else would make the decision but her as she valued still having her autonomy in tact.
Debbie reveals her plea in Coronation Street spoilers
Later this week on the cobbles, the heat on Debbie just keeps cranking up – and there’s no escape in sight. Ronnie admits to Michael that he’s bricking it Debbie will ignore everyone and plead guilty, a move that could cost him the woman he loves. The stress is clearly chewing him up.
Things explode at the flat when Kevin barges in, convinced he can knock some sense into Debbie. But before tempers (and furniture) go flying, Ronnie steps in and firmly boots him out, knowing Debbie’s hanging on by a thread.
Then along comes Carl Webster, tightening the vice even further and pushing Debbie to take the fall and plead guilty. Thankfully, Bernie arrives with a much-needed reality check, reminding Debbie that Billy’s death was a tragic accident – and that Billy would never want her destroying herself over it.
With Bernie and Ronnie urging her to fight, Carl barely concealing his panic, and Debbie torn in every direction… whose voice will she finally listen to?
Dragons' Den series 22 finally returns with new episode, including pitches for Dabba Drop curries, fidget tees,
As is tradition, four aspiring business owners have a huge chance to make their dreams come true when they pitch their idea to the five multimillionaire investors - Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman, Sara Davies and Steven Bartlett.
It's make-or-break time for the Dragons' Den hopefuls, whose pitches include reusable tins, T-shirts for neurodivergent people, luxury skincare, and a virtual gifting app. Here's everything you need to know about the pitches on Dragons' Den series 22, episode 9.
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Entrepreneur Anshu Ahuja pitches her reusable tins inspired by India on Entrepreneur Anshu Ahuja on Dragons' Den [Credit: BBC Studios][/caption]
Dragons' Den pitches: Dabba Drop
London-based food delivery entrepreneur Anshu Ahuja arrives in the Den with her fledging business Dabba Drop. It's a reusable tin delivery service inspired by India. She describes her business as being "centred around sustainability and health".
Dabba means box in Hindi, and the plastic-free, reusable containers are widely used in India. But it's not about the containers as such... It's about what comes IN them. Dabba Drop offers chef-made, plant-packed "wholesome" curries in reusable dabbas. The food is delivered, and you just have to heat it (in the dabba it came in) and serve when you're ready to eat.
Who isn't appalled by the amount of waste generated by the takeaway industry?
There is a slight catch, though. At the moment, the delivery service is only available in zones 1 to 3 of London. And the price - which is currently £45 a serving for two (four dishes) as a one-off. This includes the £15 dabba fee which you can keep. If you subscribe, it's £30 including delivery.
Current menus include a Punjab selection, as well as Delhi, Pakistan, Jamaican, and Kuala Lumpur.
Anshu wants £100,000 in exchange for 3% equity in the business. But will any of the Dragons like the business enough to invest? Touker says the evaluation is "crazy", while Peter Jones says Dabba Drop is a "really intriguing brand".
Sara describes the food as "absolutely gorgeous", but will she put her money where her mouth is?
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Father and son Matt and Max Palfrey make their pitch as series 22 continues [Credit: BBC Studios][/caption]
The Fidget T - T-shirts for neurodiverse people
Next up, Derbyshire-based father and son Matt and Max Palfrey unveil their T-shirts for neurodivergent people - The Fidget T.
Eleven-year-old Max is the brains behind the operation, aka the inventor. Together, they pitch their sensory T-shirt with built-in pop fidgets.
Each sensory Fidget T'shirt has encased seams, soft fabric, peel-off label, and hidden pop fidgets. The T-shirts come in white, black, light blue, pink and khaki green. And sizes start at age three upwards to 16+.
Each item of clothing costs £19.99. If you buy two, you get free UK delivery.
Matt and Max- who are both neurodivergent are asking for an investment of £50,000 for 10% equity.
Stephen Bartlett, who has ADHD, wants to know more about the duo's vision for the future. Meanwhile, Peter Jones thinks the idea has to be licensed to other companies in order to work.
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Jonathan Penna faces the Dragons in the Den [Credit: BBC Studios][/caption]
Dragons' Den series 22 pitches: Luxury skincare Azio Beauty
French-born Jonathan Penna pitches his skincare Azio Beauty. His aim is to provide luxury skincare without the high price tag.
Jonathan promised that Azio Beauty is "changing the face of luxury skincare". Whereas the beauty industry often sells products for up to 12 times their manufacturing cost, Axio Beauty sells "cutting-edge, anti-ageing skincare solutions at prices that respect your budget".
The company "eliminates unnecessary intermediaries". Products start with a Rejuvenating Night Cream, Intense Lifting Day Cream, and Intense Firming Face Serum, which all cost £24. The Age-Defy Tinted SPF Perfector comes in at £27, while the Intense Lifting Eye Serum costs £29. There's also a Lift Factor Neck & Chest Cream (£27), and collections starting at £53.
Deborah calls Jonathan "really impressive", but she sees "trouble ahead". Will the USP - the cheaper price tag - actually be his downfall?
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Omid Moallemi and David Parr pitch their virtual gifting service on Dragons' Den [Credit: BBC Studios][/caption]
Virtual gifting app Prsnt
Brighton-based business partners and friends Omid Moallemi and David Parr are hoping their virtual gifting app Prsnt will win over the Dragons.
They describe the app Prsnt as "a digital gifting app that lets you send real, branded gifts instantly using just someone's phone number - no address needed, no wrapping, no waste".
The platform is about "helping people express love, connection and thoughtfulness in the moments that matter".
The app that lets you send and share gifts directly from any smartphone, and is partnered with over 100 of the UK's high street brands. The gifts are "delivered instantly" and "arrive digitally wrapped for the receiver to scratch away and reveal what's inside". Brands include Amazon, ASOS, Starbucks, John Lewis, and Bloom & Wild.
