John’s Dark Secrets Unravel

Emmerdale has never shied away from explosive twists, but the downfall of John Sugden (Oliver Farnworth) might be one of the most dramatic yet. Since his arrival, John has left destruction in his wake, starting with the shocking murder of Nate Robinson (Jurrell Carter) back in September 2024.

His reign of terror escalated when Mackenzie Boyd (Lawrence Robb) uncovered the truth. In a desperate attempt to silence him, John assaulted Mack and held him captive in an underground bunker. What seemed like the end of the story only opened the door to even darker chapters.

A Cliffside Confrontation

The tension reached new heights when Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller), John’s husband, also pieced together the truth. A heart-pounding confrontation followed on a cliff edge, where Robert Sugden (Ryan Hawley) appeared at the last moment to rescue Aaron.

But John wasn’t finished. In a chilling move, he staged an emergency call to frame Robert, claiming Robert threatened his life. The stunt backfired. John leapt off the cliff, dragging Aaron with him in a shocking twist that left viewers stunned.

Emergency crews rushed to the scene, saving both men. Aaron was placed in an induced coma after suffering a brain haemorrhage. John survived too, though he remained hospitalized. His survival means his grip on the village might not be over just yet.

Robert Takes the Fall

The fallout from the cliffside chaos rippled across Emmerdale. Robert found himself arrested for attempted murder, despite his protests of innocence. His pleas fell on deaf ears, with even his sister Victoria Barton (Isabel Hodgins) turning her back on him.

In Friday’s episode (12th September), Victoria was devastated when Moira (Natalie J Robb) and Cain (Jeff Hordley) cut her out of their business venture and returned her investment. Furious and feeling betrayed, Victoria rejected Robert’s attempts to reach her from behind bars. Her bitterness only deepened as she continued to side with John.

Victoria in the Spotlight

With John’s web of lies tightening and his enemies growing, speculation about his final chapter is running wild. Many fans now believe Victoria could become the one to end his reign once and for all.

On a popular Emmerdale Facebook page, viewers debated John’s fate. One comment read: “They can’t keep dragging this on, but if John does get killed off who do we think will kill him?” Another quickly suggested: “Vic maybe?”

Others agreed, pointing out Victoria’s growing anger and her loyalty to John. One fan added: “I can see her flipping out when the truth comes out tbh.” Another echoed: “Same here.”

Is This the End for John Sugden?

Actor Oliver Farnworth has already hinted at John’s dangerous path, warning The Mirror that “everyone is in danger” while his character remains in the village. With the truth threatening to surface and relationships collapsing around him, John’s days look numbered.

If Victoria does snap and take justice into her own hands, it would be one of the most shocking twists in recent Emmerdale history. Her betrayal of Robert, her growing rage, and her alignment with John create a perfect storm.

Fans now wait anxiously to see if John’s dramatic journey will end in murder—and whether Victoria Barton will be the one holding the knife.