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  • New serial killer stalking Emmerdale village? We hope fans have his identity wrong

    New serial killer stalking Emmerdale village? We hope fans have his identity wrong

    At the start of 2025 we got an eerie glimpse of the upcoming year in the village and fans know think they know who is responsible for the Emmerdale death seen in one of the flashforwards.

    The village has had its fair share of serial killers over the years. From Meena Jutla to Cameron Murray, every time we think we have seen it all, something else happens.

    And now, with the New Year flash-forwards, fans think they have sussed out the newest serial killer in the Dales. And it’s bad news for Aaron.

    John looks angry in Emmerdale
    Fans think John may be the next murderer (Credit: ITV)

    Could John be the next Emmerdale killer?

    Ever since John Sugden arrived last year, fans have been convinced he is hiding a huge secret. While many think he may have killed someone in his past, now others believe he will be the next villager to embark on a murder spree.

    John is currently in a relationship with Aaron Dingle, his brother’s ex-husband. But with the secrecy surrounding his past, could murder be on John’s mind?

    We know Anthony’s murder takes place next week. And one fan seems to think this might help bring out John’s criminal past.

    They wrote: “Don’t worry everyone. I think secret serial killer John Sugden finds out and murders Anthony.”

    That fan isn’t the only one who thinks John could be linked to an Emmerdale death.

    Another commented: “I hope John is a serial killer.”

    A third: “Do we have a potential serial killer coming in? Could it be John?”

    John and Aaron in the woods in Emmerdale
    John has been in a relationship with Aaron (Credit: ITV)

    John Sugden’s mysterious background

    John first brought suspicion from fans when he kept his past with the mysterious Aidan Moore a secret.

    However, he did eventually explain to Aaron that Aidan was someone he once loved, but unfortunately died in Afghanistan and he couldn’t save him.

    At the time, viewers wondered if John was telling the truth. And it seems many still don’t trust him. Did John actually murder Aidan? And if he did, does that mean Aaron is in danger? If so, this could be a fantastic way to bring Robert Sugden back in the mix – fans are desperate for his return!

    And as other fans think John is using a fake identity and may actually be Aidan Moore.

    Do we have another serial killer on our screens? And is he going to cause the next Emmerdale death?

    Read more: As Emmerdale releases ‘horrifying’ trailer for Anthony’s murder, fans ‘rule out’ on suspect

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  • Emmerdale fans ‘work out’ Henry Moore’s link to John Sugden

    Emmerdale fans ‘work out’ Henry Moore’s link to John Sugden

    Fans think they have worked out a connection between Henry Moore and one of the villagers in a new Emmerdale theory – John Sugden.

    Last night’s visit to Emmerdale (January 2) saw a standalone episode which focused on Jacob’s first day at his A&E placement. And things did not go well.

    But one person who was there to give him some advice was patient Henry Moore. The elderly man was a regular in the hospital, and while he waited to be seen, he made friends with some of the villagers.

    Henry and Cain bonded at the hospital
    Henry’s similarities to Zak were evident when speaking to Cain. (Credit: ITV)

    Jacob met Henry Moore during his placement

    It wasn’t only Jacob that Henry bonded with in the hospital, as he also connected with Cain. Perhaps due to the similarities between himself and Zak.

    Henry told Jacob that his daughter Anita had dropped him off, but that he didn’t want to bother her. And then continued to talk about her.

    In a heartbreaking twist, Henry died while Jacob went to get him a drink. And as it turned out, none of the stories he had been telling the trainee doctor about his daughter were true.

    But one thing many fans did pick up on was his full name; Henry Moore.

    Why is this interesting? Well because John Sugden was connected to an Aidan Moore, someone he has spent a whole lot of time mourning.

    John Sugden Emmerdale
    Emmerdale theory suggests Henry could have a connection to John. (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale theory suggests Henry has a connection to John

    He recently told Aaron that he loved Aidan and blamed himself for his death. But after the confession fans couldn’t help but feel there was more to it. And some even suggested he could be Aidan himself.

    The name could be a coincidence, but small details usually do have a meaning in soaps. Could Henry have been related to Aidan? And if John isn’t really who he says he is, could he hear about Henry’s passing?

    Not only do they share the same surname, but Henry’s daughter was called Anita, another name beginning with ‘A’, just like Aidan.

    So while Emmerdale were trying to raise more awareness of the everyday struggles that A&E workers face, they could have also been giving us clues that there is more to come in John’s story, just like we all thought.

    Fans took to X (formerly Twitter) to share their theories.

    One wrote: “Could Henry Moore be related to the Aidan Moore that John keeps mourning over??”

    Another added: “Wonder if ‘Henry Moore’ is related to this Aidan Moore than John was attached too…”

    It will be interesting to see if there is a connection between the characters or if it was merely a random coincidence. But as we want to learn more about John this year, we can hope there is something to it.

    Read more: Emmerdale’s A&E episode divides fans; ‘low-rent Casualty’

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  • Emmerdale fans believe John ‘really is’ Aidan Moore

    Emmerdale fans believe John ‘really is’ Aidan Moore

    Emmerdale fans genuinely believe that John Sugden lied about who Aidan Moore is and that he’s actually the man himself.

    There’s been a lot of speculation as to who Aidan Moore could be, and despite John providing the answers… fans aren’t convinced he’s telling the truth. Fair enough.

    Aaron and John
    Aaron opened up to John (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale fans reckon John himself is Aidan Moore

    Ever since they spotted John acting really guarded around a dog tag with the name ‘Aidan Moore’ on it, fans started to wonder who Aidan could be.

    With John eventually admitting to Vic that Aidan was an old army friend who died, the way he looked at the dog tag again last night (Monday, December 16), suggested that there was more to the story. Something is definitely suss, that’s for sure!

    Now, fans are convinced that John himself is actually Aidan and has been trying to fool Aaron and Vic with a different identity all along.

    One fan wrote: “I think John is really Aidan.”

    Another fan agreed and suggested: “Imposter John Sugden.”

    A third person added: “Without Robert there is no drama, because surely Aidan Moore is really John or his ex lover. Aaron and John go bonding about the loss of their loved ones, they say ILY in the woods and they surely disappear for weeks (until next year.) That’s not a good story.”

    John Sugden's dog tag with the name Aidan Moore
    John’s been rather guarded about Aidan (Credit: ITV)

    So, who actually is Aidan Moore?

    Right, so here’s all we know so far. Aidan was an old friend of John’s, meeting him in the army.

    While out in Afghanistan, Aidan got injured and John had promised to save him. However, his injuries were too severe and he died, with John breaking his promise.

    John couldn’t live with the guilt and decided to leave the army and head off to live in a campervan.

    But, John is still so guarded and secretive when it comes to this dog tag! There must be more to the story, right?

    But, who was Aidan Moore? Or, who is Aidan Moore? Is John the guy himself? Just what is he keeping from Aaron and Vic?

    Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the exits, arrivals and returns planned

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  • Aidan Moore: As his name pops up again, here’s everything we know

    Aidan Moore: As his name pops up again, here’s everything we know

    The mysterious Aidan Moore has popped up in Emmerdale again, raising more questions about what exactly John Sugden is hiding.

    Since his arrival in the summer, there has been somewhat of a question mark over John’s head. One question has been about why he has a dog tag with the name Aidan Moore engraved on it.

    That same dog tag made a reappearance in Monday’s episode (December 16) while John was enjoying a winter camping trip with boyfriend Aaron Dingle.

    Is there more to Aidan’s story than John previously shared?

    John Sugden looks brooding in press picture
    John arrived in the summer (Credit: ITV)

    John Sugden arrives in Emmerdale

    The new mystery Sugden arrived in the Dales back in August. Unaware of his identity, Aaron had arranged to meet John via a dating app. Aaron and John ended up hooking up in the van on the side of the road.

    Later, it was revealed that John was a secret Sugden and was the half-brother of Aaron’s ex-husband Robert. But after a dog tag with the name Aidan Moore was shown in his belongings, viewers wondered whether John was lying about his identity.

    John has continued to arouse suspicion with viewers with his random behaviour. Recently, he called the police on Ross and Billy’s underground fight and then warned those involved that the police were coming.

    The new guy is also regularly moody and he doesn’t like cake.

    John Sugden's dog tag with the name Aidan Moore
    John Sugden’s dog tag with the name Aidan Moore (Credit: ITV)

    Fan theories on Aidan Moore

    The name Aidan Moore first popped up in Emmerdale in August, when Victoria returned a box of John’s belongings. The box had been misplaced and she’d found it in Harry’s room.

    When John opened the box, there was a dog tag inside inscribed with the name “Aidan Moore.”

    Fans have had several theories about the mysterious Aidan Moore. One suggested he could be linked to villain Alex Moore, who left the village after his ex-girlfriend Dawn threatened to kill him if he went near their son Lucas again.

    Others suggested that Aidan Moore could be John’s stepdad, who was there for John when real father Jack wasn’t. Another theory is that Aidan is his ex-boyfriend, while some fans believe that John IS Aidan Moore. Some fans have even suggested that John – or Aidan – was in prison with Robert Sugden, and now he’s using his knowledge to worm his way into the Sugden family and potentially con them.

    The most impressive theory came from an Emmerdale fan on Reddit who delved into the archives and discovered a character called Karen Moore from the 1980s. She had a fling with Jack AND Jack’s brother Joe and moved away in 1986. Could she be a link to Aidan Moore?

    John throws Victoria out of his van in Emmerdale
    John caught Victoria snooping (Credit: ITV)

    What has John said about Aidan?

    In September, John caught his half-sister Victoria looking through his van. She later demanded that John tell her who Aidan Moore is.

    John revealed that Aidan had been his best mate in the army, but he had died while they were serving together in Afghanistan. He revealed that the tragedy happened just before the troops were due to be withdrawn from the country.

    John got emotional as he revealed that he had tried his best to save him. “I told him I could, but I was lying, I had to,” he remembered. “I could see the fear in his eyes, I held his hand as he slowly slipped away.”

    No more was said about Aidan Moore… until now. But fans continued to have their suspicions over John’s story.

    Aaron and John by a campfire
    John and Aaron went camping (Credit: ITV)

    Aidan Moore is back

    During Monday’s episode (16 December), John took boyfriend Aaron camping. Aaron was reluctant, but John insisted that ‘being in nature is healing.’

    He also told Aaron: “You are just like everyone else, happy in your little box, night after night… four walls and a roof – that is a prison to me. Open air, that is my home.”

    Aaron was persuaded and the two found themselves in the forest. Aaron opened up to John, revealing that the only time he has ever been camping before was with Gordon – his father and the man who abused him.

    Following Aaron’s revelation, John secretly pulled the infamous dog tag chain from his pocket. He looked deep in thought as his fingers rubbed over the name Aidan Moore. But, is John still keeping secrets about who Aidan Moore really was?

    Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the exits, arrivals and returns planned

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  • What’s John Sugden’s secret? 6 theories about the mysterious Aidan Moore

    What’s John Sugden’s secret? 6 theories about the mysterious Aidan Moore

    John Sugden has arrived in Emmerdale and well and truly made his mark on everyone he’s come across.

    But now it’s been revealed he might not be who he says he is. What?!

    John Sugden looks brooding in press picture
    What is John hiding? (Credit: ITV)

    Mystery man

    In last night’s episode, Victoria found a box belonging to John in her son Harry’s room. When she handed it over to her new-found brother he opened it to reveal a dog tag.

    He admitted he had been in the army but told Vic in no uncertain terms that he didn’t want to talk about that time in his life – it was over.

    Fair enough.

    Except what Victoria didn’t see was that the dog tag John was holding didn’t have his own name etched into it. Instead it said Aidan Moore.

    John Sugden's dog tag with the name Aidan Moore
    John’s dog tag has the name Aidan Moore etched on it (Credit: ITV)

    Who is Aidan Moore?

    As if John’s prickly nature, feud with Mack and Aaron, and determination to leave Emmerdale as soon as he can weren’t enough to keep viewers gripped, now there’s another side to the newcomer’s mysterious character!

    We’ve been sifting through the theories about who Aidan Moore could be – and why John has his dog tag!

    Dawn looks upset at the hospital in Emmerdale
    Has Dawn got more to worry about? (Credit: ITV)

    1. Links to a village villain?

    Those of you with good memories will recall that Dawn’s evil ex – and dad to Clemmie and Lucas – was called Alex Moore. Could John have a link with him? Could this mean Alex returning to the village? (Let’s hope not, eh? Dawn’s got enough on her plate!).

    Victoria and John outside church in promo shot
    John told Victoria he already had a dad in his life (Credit: ITV)

    2. John’s stepdad

    One of the reasons John gave for never tracking down his biological dad Jack Sugden, was that he had a dad in his life. Could Aidan Moore be that stepdad – good or bad?

    John and Aaron kiss against John's van
    John’s single right now – at least we assume so! (Credit: ITV)

    3. Ex-lover

    John’s single now – at least we’re assuming so given his hook-up with Aaron in the back of his van – but could Aidan be an ex-lover? Possibly someone John lost during his time in the army?

    Robert Sugden in a car
    Does John know Robert from prison? (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    4. Robert’s cellmate

    Robert Sugden – John’s half-brother – is currently in jail, serving time for attacking Vic’s rapist (and dad to Harry) Lee Posner.

    Some fans think it’s possible John – or Aidan – met Robert in prison and is a con man trying to worm his way into the Sugden family.

    5. Stolen identity

    Victoria has already commented that John is like their dad, Jack. And we reckon she’s right – John is definitely all Sugden. But are we being led down a dead-end? Some fans have been busy musing that John could BE Aidan Moore. “Is he not the real John Sugden?” said one fan.

    Jack Sugden
    Jack Sugden had a lot of women in his life. Are there more Sugdens out there? (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    6. Another brother?

    Hats off to the Emmerdale fan on Reddit who delved into the archives and discovered a character called Karen Moore who lived in Beckindale – as Emmerdale was called back then – in the 1980s. She had a fling with Jack AND Jack’s brother Joe and moved away in 1986. Could she be Aidan’s mum? And could Aidan be yet another Sugden brother?!

     

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    Whatever John is hiding, we’re intrigued! We can’t wait to find out the truth about who Aidan Moore really is.

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