Debbie’s life shattered in Coronation Street as Ronnie declares: ‘You’re not the woman I fell for’

Debbie’s life shattered in Coronation Street as Ronnie declares: ‘You’re not the woman I fell for’ | Soaps Reporter Published October 23, 2026 9:14am Updated October 23, 2026 9:14am Ah, Ronnie! (Picture: ITV/Metro) The following article contains spoilers from the episode of Coronation Street dated October 23. It hasn’t aired on ITV1 yet, but can be viewed on ITVX and YouTube. Sound the alarms, people. This is not a drill. Debbie Webster (Sue Devaney) and Ronnie Bailey’s (Vinta Morgan) relationship in Coronation Street is on the rocks! *Screams in devastation* The couple’s dynamic shifted recently, when it became clear that Ronnie didn’t want to engage in any sexual activity with Debbie. At first, Debbie thought that it was because Ronnie was having an affair. When Debbie pushed Ronnie to tell her why he won’t be intimate with her, he admitted that he wasn’t sure how her dementia would impact their sex life. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Debbie accidentally called Ronnie by the wrong name earlier this week (Picture: ITV) Ronnie didn’t want to risk doing something with Debbie, only for her to suffer a memory lapse during their time together. Star Vinta Morgan explained more: ‘She could be in a situation that seems normal, then suddenly she says something or relates to something in a way that’s different to what the situation is. ‘For instance, to give you an example: there could be a situation where they’re getting intimate, so to speak, and then she happens to call him a different name or think he’s a different person, and then finds out it’s not that person. Ronnie’s just very scared.’ Debbie struggled to process Ronnie’s news, and took to flirting with a man in the hotel today by way of a distraction. Debbie searched for compliments from a stranger (Picture: ITV) Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. Debbie told the man that her husband doesn’t fancy her anymore, and she enjoyed his attempts at making her feel better. All of this was witnessed by Ronnie and Ryan Connor (Ryan Prescott). At the flat, Debbie and Ronnie had a huge row about their relationship. Ronnie has had another stressful week looking after his wife, and it was clear by this point he was at the end of his tether, and really not sure how to cope. On edge, he accidentally revealed that the version of Debbie he sees right now isn’t the one he fell in love with. Ah, Ronnie. He had gone too far. Debbie told Ronnie to leave and as soon as the door clicked shut, she broke down in tears. Deals of the Day See London's Christmas lights from an open-top double-decker bus this winter My skin always suffers when the heating goes on but this serum changed that The skincare formula that finally took the guesswork out of my routine Families can save up to 20% on summer 2027 holidays in Club Med's four-day sale Cold mornings are coming and this is the dressing gown I want to live in Is Debbie about to face her uncertain future without Ronnie by her side? Arrow MORE: Debbie ‘ruins’ Adam’s Coronation Street proposal but someone devious is to blame Arrow MORE: All Coronation Street spoilers for next week as Sally faces downfall after murder Arrow MORE: The verdict is in for Sarah as new Coronation Street spoiler videos reveal what’s next The Soaps Newsletter – Weekly Sign up for exclusive spoilers and interviews, handpicked by our Soaps Editor.