Emmerdale Shock: John Fakes Mack’s Goodbye as Deadly Showdown Looms
Emmerdale has dropped one of its darkest twists yet, with John Sugden pushing Mackenzie Boyd to the brink in a storyline that is spiralling into deadly territory.
In episodes available now on ITVX, John takes control in horrifying fashion — and the fallout sets up an explosive showdown involving Aaron Dingle and Robert Sugden.
Mack’s Captivity Turns Deadly
After shooting Mackenzie with a crossbow and dragging him into an underground bunker, John has kept his victim alive with stolen medical supplies. But Mack’s wound has become infected, leaving him weak, delirious, and running out of time.
Despite the danger, John continues to toy with him — throwing supplies into the bunker and insisting Mack record goodbye messages for Charity and Moira.
John’s Chilling Plan
When Mack refuses, John turns to technology. Running old clips through AI, he forges a heartbreaking message that convinces Charity Dingle her marriage is over and Mack is gone for good.
The cruel deception devastates Charity, while John prepares to do the same with Moira. But then, he makes a discovery that changes everything.
Aaron’s Secret Exposed
On Mack’s phone, John finds a voice note from Aaron — one that confirms Aaron had been with Robert Sugden. The betrayal enrages John, who lashes out at Aaron’s lies and begins plotting a new way to keep his husband under control.
His next step? Drugging Aaron to make sure he is fully dependent on him.
A Deadly Cliffhanger
As next week’s drama unfolds, Aaron finally realises John is a danger to everyone around him. Desperate, Aaron races into the woods in search of Mack’s bunker, but instead finds himself trapped at the edge of a gorge.
Cornered, he turns back — only to face John, who is seething with fury. Just as it seems John might give himself up to the police, Robert’s arrival throws everything into chaos.
The week ends with John dragging Aaron into a terrifying cliff-edge showdown, leaving fans questioning: will Aaron or John make it out alive — and is Mack running out of time underground?