Emmerdale Fans Predict Shocking Return to Kill Off John Sugden
John Sugden’s Reign of Terror
Villain John Sugden (Oliver Farnworth) has left destruction across the Dales since arriving last year as the supposed long-lost son of Jack Sugden. It wasn’t long before he revealed his dark side — manipulating those closest to him and ultimately being exposed as the man behind Nate Robinson’s (Jurrell Carter) murder in September 2024.
In a chilling cover-up, John dumped Nate’s body in a river and even managed to frame an innocent villager for the crime. But with his secrets now public and Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley) baying for blood, John is running out of places to hide.
John on the Run
This week, viewers watched John attempt to blackmail Caleb Miligan (William Ash) into helping him escape. But with the walls closing in and the entire village aware of his twisted crimes, fans believe his storyline is heading for a deadly conclusion.
The question is — who will deliver justice?
Fans Call for Ella’s Revenge
Theories online suggest a surprising candidate: Ella Forster (Paula Lane). Ella first appeared in 2024, bringing her own dark past — it was revealed she killed her best friend as a child. John wasted no time exploiting that history, framing her for several crimes during her stint in the village.
Among his schemes, John manipulated events so it looked as though Ella had drugged a love rival at Chas Dingle’s (Lucy Pargeter) engagement party. Despite Ella’s protests, Chas and Liam Cavanagh (Jonny McPherson) turned against her. With the village believing John’s lies, Ella’s mental health spiraled.
In April, she attacked Liam with a rock, was arrested, and later sent to prison.
Now, fans are convinced she could return to take revenge. On Facebook, one viewer wrote: “You know who needs to kill John off? Ella, especially as she was set up by him if you remember.” Another added: “That would be good — justice for Ella!”
Could Ella Be the One?
With John still alive and plotting, a dramatic comeback for Ella would provide poetic justice — the woman he destroyed returning to end his reign once and for all. Whether or not the writers follow through remains to be seen, but fans are hungry for a showdown that gives both Nate and Ella the closure they deserve.