Sue Devaney returned to ‘Coronation Street’ last night (02.10.19) for the first time in 34 years.
The 52-year-old actress – who is also known for ‘Dinnerladies’ and ‘Casualty’ – reprised her role as Kevin Webster’s (Michael Le Vell) sister Debbie Webster, who returned to the cobbles for the first time since 1985 to attend her Auntie Vi’s will reading.
Following Sue’s appearance, Sally Ann Mathews – who plays Jenny Bradley in the ITV soap – pleaded with show boss Iain MacLeod to bring Sue back as a permanent cast member.
In a series of messages, she wrote on Twitter: "SUE DEVANEY!!!!!!!!! x #Corrie
"Get this hashtag trending Tweeps! x #bringbackdebbiewebster
"So natural, so good. My boss had better be listening x #bringbackdebbiewebster (sic)"
Sally’s views were shared by a number of ‘Corrie’ fans, including ‘Emmerdale’ actor Liam Fox.
He tweeted: "Just spotted #suedevaney on @itvcorrie, she’s always been an amazing actress, hoping she’s on our screens for a long time to come (sic)"
Another ‘Corrie’ viewer wrote: "Sally we are giving you the job of getting #debbiewebster back in
@itvcorrie permanently pretty please!!! (sic)"
One shared: "Good that Corrie script writers have asked the same actress, Sue Devaney to appear again as Kevin’s sister. She’s aged well too, I reckon #Corrie (sic)"
But some viewers were confused about Sue’s identity, mistaking her for Annie Lennox.
One wrote: "My wife just said "why is Annie Lennox on Corrie? (sic)"
Another posted: "What’s Annie Lennox doing in Corrie? (sic)"
Debbie previously left Weatherfield when she moved to Southampton in 1985.
Sue Devaney makes Coronation Street return
