Debbie forced to lie to Ronnie as memory lapse ruins their night in Coronation Street

Poor Debbie struggles next week in Coronation Street (Picture: ITV) Debbie Webster is set to suffer another upsetting memory lapse in Coronation Street next week, when she completely forgets about plans with Ronnie Bailey. Upcoming scenes will see Debbie (Sue Devaney) caught up in another difficult situation as her dementia storyline continues, with Carl Webster (Jonathan Howard) becoming increasingly concerned about her. The trouble begins when Debbie attempts to help Carl, who is struggling to find work. Wanting to offer her son a lifeline, Debbie suggests that he could return to the hotel. However, Ronnie (Vinta Morgan) is quick to shut the idea down, making it clear he isn’t keen on the idea. It’s no secret that Ronnie has good reason to be wary of Carl, and his response leaves Debbie caught between the two men. But there’s another problem waiting around the corner. Later, Carl reminds Debbie that she’s supposed to be meeting Ronnie for dinner, only for it to become apparent that the arrangement had completely slipped her mind. Rather than admit to Ronnie that she forgot about their evening together, embarrassed Debbie attempts to cover her tracks. Debbie lies to Ronnie, but will he find out? (Picture: ITV) Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. She calls him and lies, claiming that she has been waylaid at work and therefore won’t be able to make their plans. Carl listens to the conversation and is left concerned by what he hears. Will he realise that Debbie’s forgotten dinner date could be another sign of her condition worsening? The moment comes as Debbie continues to navigate life following her dementia diagnosis, with the popular character’s storyline exploring the impact the condition has on both her and those closest to her. While forgetting a dinner might seem like a relatively small mistake to those around her, Debbie’s decision to cover up what really happened shows just how complicated things are becoming. Rather than tell Ronnie the truth about her memory lapse, she finds herself inventing an excuse, potentially leaving him with the wrong impression about why she has cancelled on him. And with Ronnie already having made his feelings clear about Carl returning to the hotel, the situation threatens to create even more tension between the trio. Carl, meanwhile, has a front-row seat to his mother’s mistake. Having been the one to remind Debbie about her plans in the first place, he knows that work isn’t the real reason she’s letting Ronnie down. Whether he decides to keep quiet or raise his concerns remains to be seen (Picture: ITV) Debbie’s dementia storyline has already brought heartbreaking scenes to the cobbles, with viewers knowing that the much-loved Weatherfield resident faces an uncertain future. Sue Devaney has played Debbie on and off since 1984, with the character returning to Coronation Street on a permanent basis in 2019. Since then, Debbie has become a firm favourite thanks to her sharp one-liners, no-nonsense attitude and complicated family relationships. Her latest storyline has shown a much more vulnerable side to the character, however, as everyday situations become increasingly difficult to navigate. Next week’s forgotten dinner is another painful reminder of what Debbie is facing, and this time, Carl knows exactly what has happened. Deals of the Day An Instagram mattress left me with back pain – this one completely changed my mind Book Val d'Isère, Val Thorens and Tignes for less in Club Med's ski sale Save 25% on red light therapy masks, sauna blankets and sleep gadgets in Bon Charge sale The viral LED face mask with over 350 lights that's currently discounted by £100 A friend said I looked 'snatched' – I credit this new Charlotte Tilbury powder Will Ronnie discover the real reason Debbie stood him up, and how will he react if the truth comes out? Arrow MORE: Debbie’s party speech will both raise and break your heart in Coronation Street Arrow MORE: Debbie in crisis with scissors as Maria and Bethany race to help in new Coronation Street spoiler video Arrow MORE: All new Coronation Street spoiler videos reveal sad exit amid Debbie trauma The Soaps Newsletter – Weekly Sign up for exclusive spoilers and interviews, handpicked by our Soaps Editor.