Get ready for the most chilling revelation in Emmerdale history, because fans are convinced that John Sugden is a cold-blooded killer, and his latest target could be Aidan Moore! A shocking twist at Hotton General has left viewers in a frenzy, believing that Jon is preparing to silence Aidan for good to keep his dark secrets buried. You’ve been warned: the truth about John Sugden is more terrifying than you could ever imagine!

Aidan Moore Wakes Up – And John Panics!

For days, Aidan Moore, Jon’s former fiancé, has been in a coma at Hotton General. Viewers will recall that Victoria Sugden stumbled upon Jon’s dog tags, inscribed with Aidan’s name, which led her to question Jon about his true identity. Jon spun a tale, claiming Aidan was a fallen friend from his time in Afghanistan. But the horrifying reality is that Aidan has been in a vegetative state, with his devoted mother, Kathleen, as a daily visitor.

In a recent episode, while visiting her son Harry in the hospital, Victoria had an unexpected encounter with Kathleen. Then, in a moment that sent chills down viewers’ spines, Aidan miraculously opened his eyes, leaving Kathleen overjoyed! But the next day, Jon’s mood was anything but celebratory as he stood by Aidan’s bedside. A medical practitioner warned Kathleen about pushing Aidan too hard to communicate. Jon, with a chilling calmness, “soothed” Kathleen, reminding her of her good intentions while subtly hinting that Aidan might not regain his memories. He also muttered about his exhaustion, hinting that he couldn’t keep making trips to see Aidan.

The Killer Within: John’s Trail of Destruction Revealed!

Emmerdale fans are now absolutely convinced that Jon is plotting to murder Aidan in a desperate attempt to conceal the true circumstances of Aidan’s coma. Why? Because Jon has a terrifying history of destroying lives and covering his tracks!

He Killed Nate! Flashbacks have horrifyingly revealed that Jon possesses a compulsive “hero complex.” He purposefully endangers others only to swoop in and “rescue” them. This twisted compulsion led to the shocking truth about Nate Robinson’s disappearance. After Nate was brutally beaten by his father, Cain, Jon insisted on injecting him with medication to relieve his agony. Despite Nate’s pleas, he quickly had a terrible reaction and passed away, leaving Jon to dispose of his body and fabricate the story that Nate had left for the Shetlands!

Chas’s Collapse Was No Accident! Jon was also exposed as the true cause of Chas Dingle’s recent collapse! He deliberately tampered with her medications, then meticulously framed Ella Forester in a calculated hate campaign that included putting a brick through the Woolpack window and canceling Chas and Liam’s wedding!

He Nearly Killed Jacob! And as if that weren’t enough, Jon’s next target was Jacob Gallagher in a sickening plot to satisfy his thirst for heroics and regain favor with his boss, Liam. Jon intentionally swapped drinks with Jacob, knowing the almond milk in his own coffee would send Jacob into a life-threatening anaphylactic shock. After hiding Jacob’s EpiPen, Jon waited until Jacob was on the verge of death before rushing in to “save the day.” Actor Oliver Farnworth, who plays Jon, confirmed that Jon suffers from a “pathological hero complex” – he creates the chaos just so he can fix it.

The Anthony Fox Body Count – Or Lack Thereof!

Jon’s terrifying past isn’t limited to Nate. When Aaron Dingle revealed he had beaten up Ruby’s abusive father, Anthony, Jon stepped in to “clean up the mess.” He claimed Anthony was dead from his injuries (unaware that Ruby had been there and supposedly finished him off), and he told Aaron he would dispose of the body. When the truth finally came out, Jon even showed Ruby, Caleb, and Steph where he had “buried” Anthony in the woods.

But now, a chilling twist! Steph’s mental health takes a further tumble when a bunch of flowers arrive at Mill Cottage, claiming to be from Anthony! Steph becomes convinced Anthony is genuinely alive, unaware it’s a cruel joke by Jai Sharma, who suspects the family is hiding something. When Jai admits to sending the flowers, Ruby confronts him, revealing her father had tortured her, leaving Jai horrified.

The Milligans might be safe from Jai, but the mystery surrounding Anthony’s “death” deepens! A suspicious Steph, despite the false alarm, heads to the woods, determined to find the truth. When Ruby, Caleb, John, and Aaron find her, Steph is digging up Anthony’s grave. As they try to dissuade her, it quickly becomes evident that Steph might be onto something: the earth beneath the log is totally untouched! There’s no way someone has buried a body here recently! All eyes turn to Jon as they question Anthony’s death. Did Jon lie about burying Anthony? Is Anthony still alive, held captive, or did Jon dispose of the body elsewhere? The mystery deepens, and Jon’s web of lies begins to unravel.

Victoria Investigates Jon’s Past: A Surprise Stag Do and Buried Secrets!

Jon’s questionable behavior continues to raise red flags. When Aaron suggests using Chas and Liam’s canceled wedding bookings, Jon storms out in annoyance, feeling insulted that he wasn’t consulted. The next day, Jon apologizes to Aaron, opening up about his “issues with control.” Aaron, unaware of how far Jon has gone to preserve that control, offers reassurance, and the two reconcile. But when Aaron innocently asks who Jon hopes to invite to their wedding, Jon is thrown off, clumsily scrambling for a response and defensively trying to explain his lack of close relatives and friends. This leaves Aaron wondering if there’s more to his fiancé’s story.

Feeling sorry for her half-brother, Victoria devises a scheme to contact some of Jon’s former army mates and invite them to the stag do. Will Victoria pull off a lovely surprise, or will she unwittingly uncover a whole new can of worms, exposing Jon’s fabricated past and revealing that Aidan was not just a “fallen friend” but his former fiancé?!

Dawn’s Affair with Joe: A Heartbreaking Decision!

Meanwhile, Joe Tate is back after his covert kidney transplant (unknowingly donated by Uncle Caleb!) and is determined to win back Dawn. The two had an affair behind husband Billy’s back, and Dawn thought things were over when Joe disappeared. Kim, who has known about the relationship for years, is aghast to realize Joe intends to pick up where they left off. Although Dawn has vowed to make things work with Billy, Joe’s reappearance throws her into a conundrum. She knows Joe is right when he says she’s in love with him.

Dawn quickly realizes she has a significant decision to make, especially with her kids, Lucas and Evan, to consider. While Dawn has been unfaithful, Billy hasn’t been blameless, recently admitting to texting other women online and subscribing to Dr. Manreit’s “only followers” page. As Billy spends time with the kids, Dawn feels like a fraud and avoids him, eventually opening up to Manreit. Later, Dawn meets Joe, assuring him that she has finally made a decision. Is Dawn about to leave her marriage for Joe?!

Caleb Closes In on Joe!

Joe’s intervention in the Milligan’s business is becoming a concern, and Caleb decides to keep his enemies close by inviting Joe home for lunch – still unaware that his villainous nephew organized the attack that cost him his kidney! Wary of Caleb’s sudden interest, Joe brings his half-brother, Noah, to Mill Cottage for lunch. However, as they leave, a box of medication falls out of Joe’s coat pocket as Steph hands it over, leaving Caleb fascinated as Joe rushes to retrieve it.

Caleb is determined to get to the bottom of things. That afternoon, he intentionally damages a light fixture at the depot and summons Noah to repair it, getting him alone. As he carefully interrogates Noah, Caleb is curious to learn of Noah’s visions when he was poisoned, assuming he saw himself in some kind of clinic with Joe by his side. Caleb begins to research his doubts further. Will he learn the real scope of what occurred to him and expose Joe’s heinous crime?!

Jacob’s Desperate Gamble: A Dirt Bike Race for Sarah!

Jacob is doubling down on his attempt to win back ex-girlfriend Sarah from her new lover, Commie. Sarah’s grandmother, Charity, has made her displeasure with Commie clear, believing him to be a harmful influence, and even asked Jacob if they could work together to bring him down. Jacob is sure he has a trump card next week as he tries to expose Commie by catching him with another woman, but his plan has a minor hole.

Commie challenges Jacob to a dirt bike race after they butt heads over Sarah. Jacob instantly agrees, despite Charity and Sam’s misgivings. Although Jacob is confident of a win, Charity can’t help but worry about the potential risks and proposes a comprehensive training plan to improve his chances. Is Jacob underestimating the danger he is putting himself in to win Sarah back, or is another tragic accident waiting to happen?!

Will John Strike Again? Aidan’s Life Hangs in the Balance!

With Victoria digging into his past, Steph questioning Anthony’s “grave,” and Aidan now awake, Jon is boxed into a corner. His previous victims were silenced before they could speak. Will he take the same terrifying approach with Aidan? The hospital warns Kathleen not to pressure Aidan, but Jon might not wait. A slip of the hand, a flick of a switch, a silent injection – he has the means and the motive.

Viewers are exploding with theories: “John is there to do the job. #Emmerdale.” “John definitely seemed like he was freaking out just now. I only hope he doesn’t try to kill Aiden. #Emmerdale.” “John hunting for methods to finish Aiden out before he can talk.” “Can someone check John’s pockets for a pillow?”

With suspicion swirling, Emmerdale is reaching fever pitch. Will Aidan survive long enough to talk? Will Victoria expose Jon’s lies? Can Steph prove Anthony never died? The noose is tightening around John Sugden. The only question that remains is: who will fall next?!