Coronation Street’s Debbie Webster actress Sue Devaney married BBC journalist Jim O’Farrell in an intimate 2024 ceremony, with the couple celebrating their special day surrounded by their nearest and dearest

Coronation Street’s Debbie Webster is bracing herself for a rollercoaster ride as she prepares to tie the knot with Ronnie Bailey (Vinta Morgan) in a heartfelt ceremony.

Taking centre stage in the ITV soap, Debbie, who has been diagnosed with dementia, is eager for her squabbling family to put their differences aside and focus on celebrating her big day. But can her brothers, Kevin (Michael Le Vell) and Carl, truly bury the hatchet after all the drama surrounding Abi (Sally Carman-Duttine)?

Regardless of how the day unfolds, the Websters will be the ones to keep an eye on during the hour-long Corriedale crossover special, airing on Monday, January 5. Debbie and Carl (Jonathan Howard) find themselves in a perilous situation after they speed away from the wedding venue together.

As a horrifying crash ensues, will Debbie emerge unscathed? Will this incident tear her family apart? reports the Daily Star.

What other roles has Sue Devaney played?

Sue, aged 58, is perhaps most recognised for her role in Coronation Street as Debbie Webster. She first graced the cobbles of Weatherfield in 1984 but left the following year, only to make a regular return in 2019.

The actress, originally from Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, has been a familiar face on our TV screens since 1983. Beyond her Coronation Street character, she has also portrayed Rita Briggs in Jonny Briggs, Liz Harker in Casualty, and played the character Jane in Dinnerladies.

You may also recall Sue from her roles as Peggy in the Channel 4 series Shameless or Carmel in the BBC comedy Being Eileen. She’s also graced our screens in Great Night Out and River City, and lent her voice to the character Jane in BBC Radio 4’s Normal and Nat.

In addition to her TV work, Sue has showcased her talents on stage in a variety of theatre productions, including A Taste of Honey, The Beggar’s Opera, The Wizard of Oz, Love’s Labour’s Lost, When We Are Married, The Wind in the Willows, and The Land of the Living. She even had a 10-week stint as Rosie in Mamma Mia!

Who is Sue Devaney’s husband?

Off-screen, Sue is blissfully married to BBC journalist Jim O’Farrell. The pair tied the knot in 2024 in a cosy ceremony attended by their closest friends and family.

A source who was present at the low-key nuptials earlier this year told the Sun: “It was a beautiful day. Sue looked a million dollars.

“It was a lovely ceremony and very low-key considering Sue’s fame. Everyone is really happy for them.”

Sue doesn’t have any children and has previously spoken about prioritising her career over starting a family.

She shared with The Big Issue: “I never had any children, and I’m now nearly 50, and I think I’ve missed that opportunity, but it’s only because I was busy doing what I was doing. People think you can have it all – I don’t think you can.

“I like to do one thing and not juggle about 25 plates. I’ve got a lovely partner, my sister, and my niece. I’ve got a life outside of acting.”

Sue often shares snippets of her life with fans on social media, from fun days out with her hubby to behind-the-scenes moments on the set of Coronation Street.

In 2024, she shared a heartfelt post celebrating 15 years of impressive sobriety.

She wrote to her followers: “Celebrating 15 years of sobriety with a little dip in the Atlantic with these two beautiful baldies! Feeling the love. I keep on trudging that road to happy destiny.

“An attitude of gratitude and a life beyond my wildest dreams. Thank you to all my friends in fellowship for your patience and guidance.”