Emmerdale star Oliver Farnworth, who has played John Sugden since last year, is reportedly lining up his next move following his dramatic exit from the Dales.

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John Sugden’s Dark Endgame

John Sugden’s arrival shook Emmerdale to its core when he was revealed as the long-lost son of Jack Sugden. But his time in the village quickly spiralled into darkness.

Last year, viewers discovered John was behind the shocking murder of Nate Robinson. After hiding Nate’s body in a river, he framed an innocent man and tried to keep his secret buried. But recent episodes exposed the truth in a tense showdown with Aaron Dingle.

Cain Dingle and Caleb Miligan later turned the tables on John, ambushing him in revenge for Nate’s death. With his crimes now out in the open, John’s future in the village looks all but over.

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What’s Next for Oliver Farnworth?

With John’s exit imminent, speculation is mounting about Oliver Farnworth’s next move. Bookmakers are already offering odds on his career path:

• Theatre return – 3/1, with many tipping him for a comeback on stage.

• Streaming dramas – 8/1 for a role on Netflix or Amazon.

• EastEnders – 12/1 chance of joining Walford, following in the footsteps of other ex-Corrie and Emmerdale stars.

• I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! – 10/1 odds of heading to the jungle, where he could join fellow soap star Lisa Riley (Mandy Dingle), who is also rumoured to be in the mix.

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A Soapland Veteran

Oliver is no stranger to British soap fans. Before joining Emmerdale, he starred as Andy Carver in Coronation Street (2014–2017) and previously played Will Hackett in Hollyoaks (2006–2007).

Now, with his Emmerdale chapter coming to a close, fans are eager to see whether he’ll land in another soap, step onto the stage, or swap the screen for the jungle.