As Debbie’s handed lengthy jail term, new Coronation Street fan theory predicts fellow prison inmate is Lauren Bolton's mum

Kelli Hollis will be playing the 'Queen Bee' of the prison
Tamzin Meyer

In tonight’s episode of Coronation Street (Friday, February 6), Debbie Webster was sent down to prison for two years and eight months.

Soon, she’ll be coming face to face with the prison ‘Queen Bee’ – played by former Emmerdale star Kelli Hollis.

But, a new fan theory has suggested that Debbie’s fellow inmate could be Lauren Bolton’s mum.

Coronation Street's Debbie in prison
Debbie was sent to prison (Credit: ITV)

Debbie sent to prison in Coronation Street

The day of reckoning finally arrived as Debbie headed to court, hoping for a last word with Carl before her fate was sealed. But Carl stayed away, leaving Debbie to face the music without him by her side.

In court, the verdict landed hard. Debbie was sentenced to four years for the crash that claimed Billy Mayhew’s life, later reduced to two years and eight months after her guilty plea. Summer felt justice had finally been served, though tensions flared when Bernie appeared more focused on Debbie’s downfall than Billy’s memory.

Behind bars, Debbie’s bravado crumbled. Alone in her cell, panic set in as her vision blurred. She banged on the door, desperate for help, before collapsing.

Back on the Street, Ronnie was blindsided by a call from the prison – Debbie had been rushed to hospital after suffering another TIA. Even Carl couldn’t hide a flicker of regret.

Debbie later woke in a hospital bed, confused, emotional, and horrified to realise she was handcuffed, guarded, and facing a very lonely future.

Lauren on a date with Ollie in Coronation Street
Is Lauren’s mum in prison with Debbie? (Credit: ITV)

Coronation Street fan theory predicts Lauren Bolton’s mum is in prison with Debbie

With Debbie now in prison, she’ll soon be reunited with villain Lou Michaelis. And, she’ll also be introduced to the ‘Queen Bee’ of the prison who will be played by Emmerdale’s Kelli Hollis.

A new Coronation Street fan theory though has suggested that Kelli Hollis’ new character could be Lauren Bolton’s mum.

One fan online responded to Kelli Hollis’ casting announcement with: “Lauren’s real mum? Please say you are playing Lauren’s mum?”

Another person on TikTok said: “You should be Lauren’s mum, you look so like her.”

A third person agreed: “She could definitely play Lauren’s mum, they are so alike.”

But, could there be a connection there? Kelli’s role is only set to be brief, but could her character be related to Lauren?

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Mal offered to help her out, and a reluctant Bernie finally took him up on the offer.

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