Kevin Webster

Kevin Webster
Coronation Street character
Portrayed byMichael Le Vell
Duration1983–present
First appearanceEpisode 2353
19 October 1983
ClassificationPresent; regular
Introduced byMervyn Watson
Book appearancesCoronation Street: The Complete Saga
Coronation Street: Life In The Street
In-universe information
OccupationBusinessman
Mechanic
FatherBill Webster
MotherAlison Webster
StepmotherElaine Prior (1985–1996)
Maureen Elliott (1998–2007)
SistersDebbie Webster
Half-brothersCarl Webster
WifeSally Seddon (1986–1999, 2002–2012)
Alison Wakefield (2000)
Abi Franklin (2021–present)
SonsJake Webster
Jack Webster
DaughtersRosie Webster
Sophie Webster
StepsonsAlfie Franklin
GrandfathersJim Webster
GrandmothersHelen Webster

Kevin Webster is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera Coronation Street. Portrayed by Michael Le Vell, the character first appeared on-screen during the episode airing on 19 October 1983.[1] Le Vell was suspended from the soap in February 2013 due to allegations of sexual offences,[2][3] with scenes he had already filmed cut from broadcast.[4] Le Vell was found not guilty of all charges in September 2013,[5] and briefly returned in early 2014, before taking another 3-month break from the show and returning once again.[6][7]

Kevin is protective of his two daughters Rosie Webster (Emma Collinge, Helen Flanagan) and Sophie Webster (Ashleigh Middleton, Emma Woodward, Brooke Vincent) along with their mother Sally Webster (Sally Dynevor). His notable storylines have originally centered on his on-and-off romantic chemistry with Sally that involved two separate marriages, the first of which ended after he had a tryst with local neighbour Natalie Horrocks (Denise Welch); and then his second marriage with Sally collapsed beyond repair after he embarked on a long-running affair with fellow resident Molly Dobbs (Vicky Binns) that ultimately led to him fathering her son Jack (Kyran Bowes) after her untimely death in a tram crash amid the show's 50th anniversary live episode. His other major plotlines have included a short-lived marriage with his second spouse Alison Wakefield (Naomi Radcliffe); having separate romances with Sally's old rivals Jenny Bradley (Sally Ann Matthews) and Anna Windass (Debbie Rush) on respective occasions; getting involved in a feud with Anna's villainous rapist Pat Phelan (Connor McIntyre); having to care for Jack after he was diagnosed with sepsis that caused the latter to require foot amputation before helping him with treatment; and getting remarried with his new wife Abi Franklin (Sally Carman).[8]

  1. ^ "Coronation Street: Cast & Characters: Kevin Webster". ITV. 22 May 2007. Archived from the original on 11 October 2007. Retrieved 5 February 2009.
  2. ^ "Michael Le Vell charged with child rape". Digital Spy. 15 February 2013. Retrieved 10 February 2017.
  3. ^ "Michael Le Vell: 'I will fight charges'". Digital Spy. 15 February 2013. Retrieved 10 February 2017.
  4. ^ 'Coronation Street': Michael Le Vell scenes dropped after charges
  5. ^ "Michael Le Vell found not guilty". Digital Spy. 10 September 2013. Retrieved 10 February 2017.
  6. ^ Brown, David (13 September 2013). "Coronation Street: Michael Le Vell to return as Kevin Webster in early 2014". Radio Times.
  7. ^ Eames, Tom (29 November 2013). "'Coronation Street': Michael Le Vell to return in spring, says producer". Digital Spy.
  8. ^ "Coronation Street: Jenny kidnaps Jack and holds him hostage over a high balcony – first-look pics". Radio Times. Retrieved 10 February 2017.