Emmerdale newcomer John Sugden (Oliver Farnworth) continued to make his presence felt in the village in Tuesday’s episode, although if he had his own way he’d have been long gone before now.
John’s van, which is also his home, ended up in a lake after Mackenzie Boyd (Lawrence Robb) and Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller) stole it and Mack left it parked by the lake but forgot to put the handbrake on.
The feud between Mack and Aaron on one side and John on the other showed no signs of cooling in this episode, after John threatened Cain (Jeff Hordley) with the police and Cain forced Mack to apologise to him and to get the van out of the water and sort it out at his own expense.
When Mack and Nate Robinson (Jurell Carter) saw John apparently lurking at Butlers later they tried to ambush him, but once again John showed that he’s faster in a fight and he took a swing at Mack.
Cain intervened and explained that he’d given John a job so he could earn some money while his van was being repaired. This job offer wan’t as random as it sounds, because it turned out that John had previously worked as a farmhand.
When Victoria (Isabel Hodgins) heard this she was delighted to hear that her brother was carrying on the family tradition of farming, as of course their father Jack Sugden (Clive Hornby) was a farmer.
Victoria was pleased to hear that John will be staying in the village for a bit longer, because she really wants to get to know him more. This won’t be easy, because so far John has been very reluctant to give anything away about himself.
He’s guarded and defensive and as much as Victoria and Sarah (Katie Hill) have tried to be friendly to him, he doesn’t seem to want to get to know his new family.
In this episode another dimension was added to the enigma of John. Victoria had found one of his possessions while she was tidying up at home and handed it to him. It was a small tin box, which she hadn’t opened. When John lifted the lid to check the contents Victoria was curious to see what was inside.
‘Is that a dog tag? Like from the army?’
John looked strained and confirmed he had been in the army but that he didn’t want to talk about that time in his life. ‘It’s over,’ he said. Beginning to learn that she shouldn’t push him too hard, Victoria left it at that. But after she’d gone, John looked at the dog tag again and we saw the name inscribed on it. It didn’t say John Sugden as expected, but ‘Aidan Moore.’
This is a mystery. Is Aidan someone John knew in the army, a fallen comrade perhaps? Could he be someone John was previously romantically involved with?
The surname Moore does have a place in John’s family history, however. In the 1980s, before John was born, his father Jack Sugden had an affair with a woman called Karen Moore (Annie Hulley) who was an auctioneer’s assistant at Hotten Market. When Jack went back to his wife Pat (Helen Weir), Karen later became romantically involved with Jack’s brother Joe (Frazer Hines) for a short period.
Follow Metro Soaps on WhatsApp and get all the latest spoilers first!
Want to be the first to hear shocking EastEnders spoilers? Who’s leaving Coronation Street? The latest gossip from Emmerdale?
Join 10,000 soaps fans on Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community and get access to spoiler galleries, must-watch videos, and exclusive interviews.
Simplyclick on this link, select ‘Join Chat’ and you’re in! Don't forget to turn on notifications so you can see when we've just dropped the latest spoilers!
Could there be a connection between Karen and Aidan? Possibly Aidan is another long-lost Sugden brother? Or could John actually be Aidan Moore?
We have so many questions, but Oliver Farnworth told us that we’re only going to find out John’s background very gradually.
‘There’s a lot to him, and a lot of stuff in the initial character breakdown that was hinted at but wasn’t necessarily revealed, because obviously, they don’t like to give too much away too quickly,’ he confirmed.
‘I’m still finding stuff out about him.’
MORE : Emmerdale’s John Sugden star issues update on Samantha Womack’s cancer battle
MORE : Emmerdale’s Victoria reels in new spoiler video – as John issues chilling demand
MORE : Who did Emmerdale’s Oliver Farnworth play on Coronation Street?
The Soaps Newsletter
Sign up for daily Soaps updates and our weekly Editor’s special for juicy exclusives and interviews. Privacy Policy
This job offer wan't as random as it sounds, because it turned out that John had previously worked as a farmhand. When Victoria
Victoria
Victoria Sugden (also Barton) is a fictional character from the British soap opera Emmerdale, played since 12 October 2006 by Isabel Hodgins. As a young child, Victoria was played by Jessica Heywood until 1997, followed by Hannah Midgley from 1997 to 2006.
Isabel Hodgins (born 23 November 1993) is an English actress, known for portraying the role of Victoria Sugden in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale from 2006.
) heard this she was delighted to hear that her brother was carrying on the family tradition of farming, as of course their father Jack Sugden (Clive Hornby) was a farmer.
Arthur is too preoccupied to care – he's got a date. With everything that happened with Marshall Hamston (Max Fletcher), Arthur plans to have a good time with Lewis. But he also plans to keep it on the down low – his mum in particular has enough on her plate. He invites Lewis over, and there's a frisson between them.
John Sugden, played by Oliver Farnworth, made his first appearance on 7 August 2024. His casting was announced on 2 July 2024, and he is the half-brother of Victoria Sugden (Isabel Hodgins).
You are the heart and soul of Emmerdale." He finished his speech by addressing the fans, saying: "We promise you we'll continue to make fantastic television. We will continue to tell stories that matter."
Emmerdale viewers were taken aback as Arthur Thomas made a surprise return to the village. During Thursday night's (August 29) episode, Arthur, played by Alfie Clarke, has been travelling around Australia and was absent during his mother Laurel's (Charlotte Bellamy) dramatic split from Jai Sharma (Chris Bisson).
Born on 26th August 2007, Arthur Thomas is the biological son of Ashley Thomas, the local vicar, and wife Laurel. However, an accidental baby-swap sees him being given to Greg and Melanie Doland, who gives birth nearby on the same day.
He had been exercising coercive control over her for months, manipulating and isolating her from her family. After he became violent, the situation worsened and Belle left Tom in a recent episode. She hasn't yet disclosed to anyone in the village why she ended things or the abuse she suffered.
Emmerdale's Kim Tate has said her goodbyes to the village
Emmerdale's Kim Tate has bid farewell to the renowned village. The soap icon, played by Claire King, has had a turbulent few months following the arrival of Rose Jackson.
As Emmerdale's Belle Dingle ties the knot with Tom King tonight in an hour-long special, Eden Draper-Taylor insists she won't be following in her character's footsteps. Eden, who joined the ITV soap 18 years ago to play Belle when she was eight, has just moved in with Ed Lewis, who she has been dating since 2016.
No one resides in the Emmerdale village as it's a dedicated film set. However, its lifelike details and vibrant atmosphere make it feel like a real, thriving community. Can you visit The Woolpack Emmerdale? Yes, fans can step inside The Woolpack, one of Emmerdale's most iconic locations, during the village tour.
The figure above was a slight exaggeration, there are in fact 'only' 9,548 episodes. If you fancied bingeing from the beginning, it would take you 132 days, 20 hours and 30 minutes if you did not take a break, according to Bingeclock.
Last month, he found himself incarcerated after a robbery attempt at The Hide by Josh Cope (Osian Morgan) and Samson Dingle (Sam Hall) went awry. The situation escalated when Josh pushed Samson into Matty, who was holding a knife, resulting in Samson getting stabbed.
made history when he joined the cast of Emmerdale in 2018, having become the first ever transgender actor to star in the ITV soap. He took on the role of Matty Barton - youngest child of John Marton and Moira Dingle, who was previously known as Hannah.
Ashcroft told Allison Maund from Inside Soap that "Paul is a very practical character who's also a bit of an artist. He makes furniture and has a natural flair for art and design." After they had been on-screen for six months, Emmerdale producer Steve Frost decided to axe the majority of the Marsden family.
Belle has featured in various storylines throughout her time on the soap, such as falling down a mineshaft, killing her best friend Gemma Andrews (Tendai Rinomhota), having an affair with doctor Jermaine Bailey (Micah Balfour), faking a pregnancy to prevent Jermaine from leaving after their affair is revealed, being ...
Emmerdale teen Arthur Thomas enjoys a secret date next week. Arthur welcomes newcomer Lewis into Mulberry Cottage, finally ready to move on from his heartbreak over Marshall Hamston. The scenes form part of Arthur's new feud with his stepdad Jai Sharma.
Alfie and his alter ego Arthur are actually very close in age. The character Arthur was meant to be born in August 2007, so he is now 15. And in real life Alfie was born in November 2007 so they are just a couple of months apart.
Introduction: My name is Msgr. Refugio Daniel, I am a fine, precious, encouraging, calm, glamorous, vivacious, friendly person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.
We notice you're using an ad blocker
Without advertising income, we can't keep making this site awesome for you.
