As soon as the news of Elaine’s death was announced, Coronation Street fans’ social media exploded.

A theory spread like wildfire: Debbie Webster might be Carl’s real mother!

Eye-catching fans scrutinized the show’s timeline over the past decades and discovered suspicious coincidences.

Debbie disappeared from Weatherfield in the late 1980s – the same year Carl was born.

Meanwhile, Elaine is mentioned as the person who “adopted Carl when he was very young.” Furthermore, in a recent episode, Debbie exclaimed, “There are things I never dare say, for fear of ruining the whole family.”

From that, the Corrie community unanimously believed that Carl was not only mourning his mother, but also about to face the truth that the woman he called his aunt his whole life was his real mother. Online forums were abuzz with comments like, “If Debbie is really the mother, then the whole Webster family is falling apart,” and “Elaine’s death certainly wasn’t accidental.”

The Coronation Street writers didn’t deny this possibility either. An insider revealed that “Carl’s true identity will be revealed in 2026 and completely change the motivations of the Webster characters.” This means the next season will be an emotional earthquake, where every hug and every tear from Debbie is full of hidden meanings.