Coronation Street star Sue Devaney teases Debbie's shocking new plan

Coronation Street spoilers follow.

Coronation Street star Sue Devaney has shared new details of her character Debbie Webster's risky new plan.

Upcoming episodes see Debbie hit breaking point as she realises that she can't afford the money to settle with Ed Bailey following his recent accident at her hotel.

Debbie confides in Ed's brother Ronnie about how her only options are an insurance scam or bankruptcy. Ronnie assures Debbie that it won't come to that, and they try to fight back by hosting casino and psychic nights at the Bistro.

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When Debbie later overhears Ryan Connor discussing his own financial struggles with the Bistro's psychic, she forms a risky plan.

Speaking about the storyline, Sue explained: "Debbie hasn't told anyone how bad things are. She confides in Ronnie, and although the themed nights do well, it doesn't even scratch the surface or give her enough for Ed, so she confides in Ronnie and decides on something really drastic.

"She overhears Ryan telling the psychic he is skint and she comes up with this plan, which is going to take her down the sort of road Ray Crosby would have gone down.

"It is sheer desperation and she has decided criminality is the only way forward. As a businesswoman, she is used to having to tread on people's toes sometimes but this is extreme and can only end badly for them all. In her mind it is not hurting anyone, it is a victimless crime."

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Asked whether she was surprised by Debbie's actions, Sue replied: "No I wasn't. She has got that in her. She has got that little bit of determination. If there is a problem, she will sort it out. She regrets it once she has gone down that road but she doesn't see a way out.

"Ronnie knows and he is not impressed with her. That is what makes her realise she has gone too far and think that was a mistake. She has a chat with Kevin and he tells her how proud he is of her and how she turned everything around after the business with Ray.

"She feels guilty because of what she has now stooped to doing. It was a spur of the moment plan, not calculated. I know that in the past she has probably sailed close to the wind before and got away with it, but she might not do this time."

Coronation Street airs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV and streams on the ITV Hub.