Victoria Torn Between Her Brothers

Life in Emmerdale is about to spiral out of control for Victoria Sugden (Isabel Hodgins). She has been stuck in the middle of her two warring brothers — Robert (Ryan Hawley) and John (Oliver Farnworth). For weeks, Victoria has tried to play peacemaker, hoping to keep the family together. But her loyalty has come at a cost.

She sided with John despite Robert’s constant warnings, convinced that her brother deserved another chance. What Victoria didn’t know, however, was that John had been hiding his darkest secret yet — he is a cold-blooded killer.

A False Sense of Calm

Recently, Victoria believed life was finally settling down. She and Robert joined forces in business with Moira Dingle (Natalie J Robb) at Butlers, and John had supposedly left the village for a fresh start. For a brief moment, everything seemed calmer.

But that peace didn’t last. John turned violent once again, shooting Mackenzie Boyd (Lawrence Robb) and dragging Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller) into his chaotic spiral. When Robert tried to save Aaron, it set off a devastating chain of events that would rock the village to its core.

John’s Deadly Desperation

In a shocking twist, John called the police and blamed Robert for murder before making his most horrifying move yet. He dragged Aaron to a ravine and pulled him over the edge with him in a dramatic showdown.

The village is left reeling as word spreads. At first, everyone believes Robert is to blame for Aaron’s fall, thanks to John’s desperate frame-up. But the reality is far more chilling: John’s obsession and madness pushed him to destroy not only his own life but also those closest to him.

Victoria’s World Collapses

Back in the village, Paddy Kirk (Dominic Brunt) confides his growing concerns about John to Victoria. Alarmed, she tries to call her brother, then begs Paddy to help search for him. She has no idea how dire the situation truly is until the devastating truth comes to light — John dragged Aaron into the gorge with him, leaving both men lifeless.

For Victoria, the shock is almost unbearable. She must process that John may have killed Aaron, that Robert is being blamed for it, and that her attempt to hold the family together has failed catastrophically.

Robert in the Firing Line

With John’s lies painting him as the culprit, Robert is left waiting at the police station. Not only does he believe his soulmate Aaron is dead, but he also faces serious charges that could ruin his life.

This development has ripple effects across the village. The Dingles are heartbroken, convinced Aaron has been stolen from them forever. Meanwhile, the Sugdens are torn apart by betrayal, guilt, and the possibility of losing Robert to prison.

Victoria’s Future in Jeopardy

To make matters worse, Victoria’s recent business partnership with Moira could be on the line. With her brothers embroiled in scandal and her own name dragged through the mud by association, everything she has worked for is now under threat.

The tragedy leaves Victoria standing alone, her loyalties shattered and her future uncertain. Can she survive the fallout of her family’s chaos, or will she be consumed by the storm John has unleashed?