ITV Share By Tamzin Meyer Jan 15 2026 By Tamzin Meyer Jan 15 2026 As Debbie pleads guilty for secret son Carl, spoilers reveal huge divide for Webster family Oh Debbie, this isn't good Carl Webster Debbie Webster Share By Tamzin Meyer Jan 15 2026 By Tamzin Meyer Jan 15 2026 In tonight’s episode of Coronation Street (Thursday, January 15), Debbie Webster was revealed to actually be Carl Webster’s secret mum. This gave an huge explanation as to why she’d decided to plead guilty for a crime that Carl actually did. And, upcoming spoilers reveal that Debbie’s plea decision only intensifies the current Webster conflict. Debbie pleaded guilty (Credit: ITV) Debbie is Carl’s mum in Coronation Street Tonight, Ronnie Bailey pulled out all the stops trying to convince Debbie not to plead guilty over the crash that killed Billy. Bernie even popped by the flat before Debbie headed to court, reminding her it was a tragic accident and that she didn’t deserve to waste any more of her precious life behind bars. But Carl Webster had other ideas, urging Debbie to plead guilty, insisting she’d probably get a suspended sentence and avoid prison. Shockingly, Debbie took to the stand and did exactly that, leaving her family reeling. Article Continues Below Read all the latest Spoilers Later, Adam warned Debbie the case was leaning towards her being considered of sound mind at the time of the crash. Ronnie begged him to find medical evidence proving her dementia meant she didn’t fully understand her actions – but a prison sentence was still a real possibility. Behind closed doors, Debbie Webster searched through a memory box once alone. Viewers then realised that she’d pleaded guilty to protect her son… because she’s actually Carl’s mum. Will Carl ever find out? Debbie is Carl’s mum (Credit: ITV) Coronation Street spoilers tease further Webster tensions Coronation Street spoilers for the rest of this week and next reveal that Debbie’s plea decision only causes further tensions for her family. A family who still has no idea that she’s actually Carl’s mum and not his sister. Tomorrow night on the cobbles, Ronnie’s day takes a painful twist when he walks into the café and overhears Mary and Asha casually discussing the crash. Hearing Debbie’s name thrown around so lightly hits him hard, and he immediately rushes to defend her, insisting she’s truly remorseful. But the stress is overwhelming, and Ronnie quickly leaves, struggling to keep his emotions in check. Next week, at home, Kevin broods over an old photo of himself and Debbie. Memories turn to anger, and before long, he explodes in a full-blown meltdown, tossing cushions and tearing the living room apart. Tyrone can only watch in shock as the chaos unfolds. Finally, Kevin collapses, admitting he’s at the end of his rope – heartbroken, drained, and with nowhere left to turn. Poor Kevin. What else happened in Coronation Street tonight? Jodie visited Harper Jodie treated Shona to a Pop Tart breakfast before joining her at the hospital to visit Harper. When Shona asked Jodie if she'd like kids too, Jodie told her that she might do. She was planning on sticking around to get used to being around her niece Harper first though. Megan booked a termination With Will vandalising Ken's car and thinking it was Daniel's, Megan begged Daniel not to stop Will from competing in his next race. Admitting that it was like 'emotional blackmail,' she told Daniel that Will not competing would put her position as coach at risk. Later on, she booked a termination on the phone. She also met up with Will in the ginnel and told him that she had to sleep with Daniel to make her fake romance with him believable. But, it was Will that she loved. Not Daniel. Todd was determined to deliver Billy's eulogy Summer blamed Debbie for Billy's death as she and Todd chose a photo for Billy's funeral. He was smiling and so full of life. Todd then started to read his eulogy out to Theo but was encouraged not to say it at the funeral as the guilt over Billy's death would be too much. Todd, seeing through Theo's manipulation, stood his ground and made it clear that he would be saying it no matter what. Read more: Coronation Street fan theory predicts Todd will murder Theo – and George will help him dispose of body Share Good to Know Share By Tamzin Meyer Jan 15 2026 By Tamzin Meyer Jan 15 2026 Next Story
