Coronation Street's Carl Webster Sinks to New Depths of Cruelty
Just when viewers thought Carl Webster couldn't possibly become more villainous, the Coronation Street mechanic has proven them wrong in the most heartbreaking way. The character, played by Jonathan Howard, has escalated his campaign of psychological torture against his own sister, Debbie Webster (Sue Devaney), by deliberately exploiting her dementia symptoms.
A Calculated Campaign of Sabotage
The latest wave of cruelty began when Debbie decided to return to work at the Chariot Street hotel. Carl, who previously gaslighted her into believing she'd booked a holiday she'd forgotten, saw this as a threat to his plans to gain control of the hotel's finances. His scheme took a particularly vicious turn when Tracy Barlow (Kate Ford) arrived with flowers for an event.
Seizing the opportunity, Carl told hotel manager Ronnie (Vinta Morgan) that according to Debbie, the flowers had already been paid for - though he claimed he couldn't find any record of the invoice. This deliberate act of sabotage left a furious Tracy demanding answers, while a distraught Debbie broke down in tears, genuinely believing her cognitive symptoms were worsening dramatically.
Carl's Master Plan Comes Together
The emotional manipulation achieved exactly what Carl intended. A concerned Ronnie suggested that perhaps Debbie should consider giving up work for her own wellbeing. Later in the week, Carl made his ultimate power grab by changing the password on the hotel's accounting system. When Ryan asked for the new password, Carl refused to share it and declared that from that moment forward, all financial matters would be under his sole control.
Meanwhile, Debbie's confusion deepened when she received an email confirming she'd booked herself to speak at an important event the following day, leaving her panicked and questioning her own memory further. With Carl tightening his grip on the business and Debbie's confidence shattered, viewers are left wondering if she'll ever regain control or if Carl's evil scheme will ultimately succeed.
