Fans are convinced the truth is about to explode — and her child could be Lauren Bolton

A Past Debbie Can’t Hide?

Coronation Street fans are buzzing with a bold new theory — and it could change everything for one of Weatherfield’s most unpredictable residents. Viewers now believe Debbie Webster has a long-lost child… and she may already be part of the show’s core cast.

The speculation exploded after a scene this week where Debbie, played by Sue Devaney, shared a rare vulnerable moment during a girls’ night in with Glenda, Leanne, Bernie, and Sally. After delivering a fiery speech at a women-in-business event, Debbie let loose with her friends — until one question stopped her in her tracks.

A Tense Question… and a Telling Silence

As the women laughed and chatted at Debbie’s flat, Glenda Shuttleworth casually asked if Debbie had ever regretted not having children. Instantly, the mood changed. Debbie appeared visibly unsettled — not just nostalgic, but genuinely uncomfortable.

Glenda, sensing she’d hit a nerve, quickly steered the conversation elsewhere. But fans took notice.

And now? The theory mill is in full swing.

“She Had a Child Off-Screen” — Fans Speak Out

Within minutes of the episode airing, Corrie Facebook fan groups were flooded with speculation. One post summed it up:

“After tonight’s episode and Glenda asking Debbie about kids, I really think it’s going to come out that she had a child back in the day.”

Many fans pointed out that Debbie was off-screen for decades — leaving plenty of time for a secret pregnancy storyline to have taken place. One theory suggests that she may have given birth during her years away and put the child up for adoption.

And the name on everyone’s lips? Lauren Bolton.

Is Lauren Bolton Debbie’s Daughter?

Lauren, played by Cait Fitton, has remained a bit of a mystery since her return. We’ve met her troubled father, but her mother has never been shown or mentioned in depth — something soaps rarely do without a reason.

One fan speculated:

“That’s a good idea — we’ve never seen Lauren’s mum on screen or know much about her.”

Another added:

“She could be Debbie’s. It would explain a lot. The attitude, the walls up, the way she pushes people away. Debbie might’ve passed that on.”

It wouldn’t be the first time Coronation Street introduced a long-lost family twist — but this one could carry serious emotional weight, especially with Debbie’s recent vascular dementia diagnosis.

What’s Next?

Whether or not the twist plays out, the hints are stacking up. Debbie’s past remains largely unexplored, and Corrie has a habit of planting seeds before delivering explosive reveals.