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  • Emmerdale spoilers: Chas collapses after Ella fight and John races to the rescue – but does he know more than he’s letting on?

    Emmerdale spoilers: Chas collapses after Ella fight and John races to the rescue – but does he know more than he’s letting on?

    Emmerdale spoilers for next week reveal Chas suffers a shock collapse after she winds up in a fight with Ella. John rushes to Chas’s aid and acts the hero. But does he know more about Chas’s sudden health crisis than he’s letting on?

    Chas and Liam toast to their future in Emmerdale
    Liam and Chas toast to their future (Credit: ITV)

    Drama at Chas and Liam’s engagement party in Emmerdale spoilers

    There’s cause for celebration as the locals gather in The Woolpack for Chas and Liam’s surprise engagement party. The lovebirds were nearly torn apart after Liam was injured in the limo crash. Liam suffered a bleed to the brain and him nearly dying made Chas realise how precious life is. She popped the question and Liam accepted.

    The happy couple are on cloud nine as they toast to their future together. But then Liam’s ex, Ella suddenly walks into the pub and the atmosphere changes. Ella feels awkward when she realises there’s a party going on and Chas makes it clear she doesn’t want her there. And Chas’s mood sours even further when she learns John has asked Aaron to marry him and he said yes.

    Never one to keep quiet, Chas voices her concerns to Aaron over his sudden engagement. However, John is listening in and is gutted not to have her blessing. Later, Ella starts ranting about Chas to John, but he’s too fixated on what he overheard to care. Is his need to get Chas onside developing into an obsession?

    Chas and Ella fight in The Woolpack
    Chas and Ella end up having a public row (Credit: ITV)

    Chas and Ella have a vicious fight

    As tensions continue to rise, a spilled drink leads to a full blown spat between Chas and Ella.

    Their public row soon becomes the talk of the village, but surprise, surprise, John is still hung up on why Chas won’t give him a chance. Self-obsessed, much?

    He goes to Victoria for advice, who suggests playing the long game in order to win his future mother-in-law round. But then John gets gifted an opportunity to get in with Chas when she suddenly collapses.

    Aaron rushes to Chas's aid when she collapses in Emmerdale
    John rushes to Chas’s rescue after she collapses (Credit: ITV)

    John acts the hero after Chas collapses in Emmerdale spoilers

    Chas is at the pub when she falls to the floor and suffers a nasty gash to her head.

    John decides to manipulate the situation to his advantage by offering her medical assistance. Will his act of heroism make Chas see him in a new light?

    And is there more to Chas’s health scare than meets the eye? Could John be behind it?

    Read more: Chas Dingle’s disastrous track record with men

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  • Emmerdale spoilers: John and Aaron get engaged, but his growing obsession with Chas threatens everything

    Emmerdale spoilers: John and Aaron get engaged, but his growing obsession with Chas threatens everything

    In next week’s Emmerdale spoilers, Aaron agrees to marry John, but Chas isn’t sure her son is doing the right thing. John is stung by her negative reaction and starts obsessing over how he can win Chas over.

    John asks Aaron to marry him in Emmerdale
    Smitten John pops the question to Aaron (Credit: ITV)

    John is feeling insecure in Emmerdale spoilers

    John and Aaron’s relationship seems to be going from strength to strength, but Chas still hasn’t given them her blessing. Her refusal to accept him as Aaron’s boyfriend has left John feeling insecure. He opens up to Aaron about this and shares his intentions to get into Chas’s good books.

    Later, Chas and Liam’s loved ones surprise them with an engagement party in The Woolpack. Chas is touched by the effort everyone has gone to, but Aaron is quick to point out it was all John’s idea. That should score him a few points at least.

    Soon the party is in full swing, but the atmosphere shifts when Liam’s ex Ella unknowingly gatecrashes. Will she cause a scene?

    Mandy outs John and Aaron's engagement to the Woolpack
    Mandy outs John and Aaron’s engagement to the whole Woolpack and Chas is not happy (Credit: ITV)

    John proposes to Aaron

    The romantic celebration gets John thinking about his own future with Aaron. The smitten Sugden decides to seize the moment and asks Aaron if he’ll do him the honour of becoming his husband. Aaron accepts and John is absolutely buzzing.

    However, his joy is short-lived when blabbermouth Mandy overhears and announces their engagement to the entire pub. The look on Chas’s face says it all – it’s clear she thinks Aaron is making a huge mistake. Taking her son aside, Chas expresses her reservations over his hasty engagement. But neither are aware John is lurking nearby and has heard every word of their conversation.

    Meanwhile, jealous Ella starts ranting about Chas to John. But he’s more preoccupied by the fact Chas doesn’t approve of him marrying Aaron and seems fixated on changing her mind. How far will he go to get into her good books? Is Chas in danger?

    Read more: What is John Sugden hiding?

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  • Emmerdale spoilers: Steph has a plan and gathers the murder club together to reveal all

    Emmerdale spoilers: Steph has a plan and gathers the murder club together to reveal all

    Steph knows the truth about everything, and in next week’s Emmerdale spoilers she gathers Ruby and the co-conspirators together to make an announcement. She has a plan how to deal with Anthony’s death, but what does this mean for the murder club?

    Steph is suspicious in Emmerdale
    Steph ran away after discovering the truth about Anthony (Credit: ITV)

    Steph has gone AWOL in Emmerdale spoilers

    Steph’s whole world has fallen apart since learning the sickening truth about Anthony. Not only did she find out that her grandfather sexually abused Ruby, but also that he was her biological father.

    The bombshells kept dropping when Ruby confessed to killing Anthony and Steph discovered Caleb, John, Aaron, Chas and Cain were all involved in the cover up.

    After realising her whole life has been built on a lie, Steph fled the village. Ruby and Caleb have been left fearing what Steph might do next and if she will go to the police with what she knows. Is it game over?

    Caleb and Ruby look uncomfortable on Emmerdale
    Ruby and Caleb are terrified what Steph might do next (Credit: ITV)

    Steph unveils her masterplan

    Steph is still missing and not answering her phone, which increases her parents’ panic. Ruby and Caleb have no idea how Steph is processing the traumatic news. It’s not every day you find out your mum is a murderer.

    Suddenly Ruby has a brainwave and thinks she may know where her girl has disappeared to. Her instinct proves spot on when she arrives at Anthony’s burial spot in the woods and finds Steph standing there.

    Emotions are high as Ruby promises Steph that they can find a way to work through their devastation together. But Steph has a plan of her own and summons the murder club to the woods. With everyone gathered together, Steph announces what she wants to happen next.

    Will she agree to keep Ruby’s killer secret? Or is Steph going to blow the whole thing apart and land everyone up in prison?

    Jai suspects Caleb is hiding something in Emmerdale
    Jai suspects Caleb is hiding something (Credit: ITV)

    Jai is onto Caleb and co in Emmerdale spoilers

    Steph isn’t the only one the murder club should be worried about – Jai is also starting to suspect foul play.

    Caleb and Steph aren’t pulling their weight at the depot, and Jai wants to know what’s going on. He attempts to bring Caleb down a few notches but can’t help notice his unease when Anthony’s name is brought up in conversation.

    Jai is sure the family know more about the old man’s disappearance than they’re letting on. Will he start doing some digging of his own?

    Read more: Are Georgia Jay and Beth Cordingly related in real life?

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  • What is John Sugden hiding? From undercover police officer to harvesting organs, all the theories on who he really is

    What is John Sugden hiding? From undercover police officer to harvesting organs, all the theories on who he really is

    Since joining Emmerdale, John Sugden has been the subject of immense speculation among fans, all unsure of what his game is. As a long-lost member of the Sugden clan, he’s held his cards close to his chest, initially coming across as cold, aloof and… well, maybe a little bit creepy.

    He’s opened up a bit since then, mostly in his relationship to Aaron Dingle. They’ve gone from strength to strength since Aaron attacked Anthony Fox – with John helping Aaron to cover up the murder.

    Aaron may not have been the one who actually delivered the killing blow (that would be Ruby), but he’s been instrumental in hiding the crime – and Anthony’s body. However, his willingness and capability in covering up a murder has some suspicious, and his treatment of Aaron lately has raised a few red flags too.

    What’s John Sugden up to?

    Superhero John saved Aaron's skin (Credit: ITV)
    Many think John killed Nate (Credit: ITV)

    Is John Sudgen an Emmerdale serial killer?

    The prevailing theory is that John is a secret serial killer. This month’s revelation that Nate Robinson is dead and hiding at the bottom of a lake has all but confirmed the theory for some. Many think that John killed Nate – and could kill again.

    “Is John going to be the latest serial killer to grace the village? I can’t think of anyone else who’d kill Nate,” wrote one fan on the social media site X.

    “John is very defensive, I’m calling this Nate storyline the sub story for the year will gain traction through.. John isn’t who he says he is.. Aidan Moore .. serial killer just what the village of the damned need,” said another.

    “I think it’s John. He could be a serial killer. He cleaned up Anthony body and got rid really well,” said a third.

    Thankfully John was there to perform emergency surgery (Credit: ITV)
    John called the police on Billy’s underground fight club (Credit: ITV)

    Undercover police officer

    Another – highly conflicting – idea is that John is actually an undercover cop, working to bring down the Dingles.

    “I think John is lying and I wonder if he is an undercover police officer? Remember last year John told police about the illegal boxing,” suggested one viewer.

    “Is GI John still a police informant?” asked another.

    Joe Tate in Emmerdale
    Joe’s not a well man (Credit: ITV)

    Is John Sudgen organ harvesting for Joe on Emmerdale?

    Elsewhere in the village, sickly Joe Tate is fighting for survival. And, as he took a turn for the worse last night, it became clear that he’s got a big job to complete if he wants to survive. Some have wondered whether the two stories might be related.

    Is John working for Joe to get the transplant he needs?

    “The person Joe is in cohorts with is John- the reason he ‘took care’ of Anthony’s body is to harvest his organs. My tinfoil hat said so,” suggested one fan.

    “Emmerdale prediction: John (who is actually Aiden Moore) is connected with Joe, and was involved in the drugging of Noah,” said another.

    John and Aaron talk in the woods on Emmerdale
    John explained the dog tags to Aaron last year (Credit: ITV)

    Fake Sugden

    Whatever John’s up to, many can’t let go of the suspicion that John isn’t who he’s claiming to be. John seemed to clear up the confusion over the Aidan Moore dog tags by explaining to Aaron that Aidan had been a friend who died in Afghanistan, but viewers aren’t buying it.

    “Is “John” really “John” or is he really Aiden Moore, the man he had the dog tags for? Has he stolen his identity for some reason?” asked one viewer.

    While lots think that ‘John’ could secretly be Aidan Moore, others think that Aidan was one of John’s previous victims… furthering the serial killer theory.

    “THEORY – John killed Aidan and Nate,” one fan wrote.

    What’s John hiding?

    Read more: John is keeping Anthony locked up alive, new fan theory predicts

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  • Fans worried for Aaron as John raises ‘major red flags’ with ‘controlling’ behaviour

    Fans worried for Aaron as John raises ‘major red flags’ with ‘controlling’ behaviour

    Fans of Emmerdale have been left worried for Aaron as John Sugden showed off a series of ‘red flags’ during last night’s episode of the soap. This came as Aaron informed him that mum Chas wanted him to go to the police to beating Anthony prior to his disappearance.

    Worried that John couldn’t be trusted, Chas left Aaron with doubts about John. Returning home, he told John that Chas wanted to go to the police, and again asked where the body was – and how he could be so cool about the situation.

    John hit back, fuming that Aaron hadn’t told him about Chas’s plan. “I thought you loved me,” he said, worried that Chas was planning on throwing him under the bus. “I put my life on the line to save your skin. Just you remember that.

    An understandable fear, given he’s covered up a murder for them all – but his delivery had some concerned.

    John looks annoyed as he talks to Aaron at home on Emmerdale
    John wasn’t happy at Aaron’s questioning (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale fans worry for Aaron amid ‘red flags’

    Writing on a Reddit thread, fans shared their fears for Aaron, who was on the receiving end of John’s manipulation.

    “Is it just me or is John showing his manipulative, controlling side?” asked one fan.

    “Yep. “I thought you loved me” was a huge red flag,” replied another.

    “Manipulative, secretive, controlling, and proper creepy,” a third commented.

    “Yeah as soon as he said that line I thought that, it’s the sort of thing Tom would have said to Belle,” pointed out a fourth, invoking the name of Tom King.

    John in the woods with Aaron, Chas, Cain, Caleb and Ruby on Emmerdale, standing over Anthony's grave
    John took control of the situation (Credit: ITV)

    John revealed Anthony’s final resting place on Emmerdale last night

    Looking to claw back some control over the situation, John relented and showed Aaron where he’d buried Anthony. Meeting Aaron, Chas, Caleb, Cain and Ruby out in the woods, John revealed Anthony’s makeshift grave – under a trunk in the ice and snow.

    This seemed to satisfy those with nagging doubts, and Chas put her plan to call the police on the back-burner. Later, Ruby returned to her dad’s final resting place, where she let out a cry of anguish.

    But is John telling the truth? Some fear that he’s still manipulating the situation and speculation grows as to whether Anthony really is buried there – or even really dead at all. Can Aaron trust John?

    Read more: As John Sugden reveals where Anthony’s body is buried, is he telling the truth? All we know

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  • John is keeping Anthony locked up alive, new fan theory predicts

    John is keeping Anthony locked up alive, new fan theory predicts

    A new Emmerdale fan theory has predicted that Anthony is alive – and that John Sugden is keeping him locked up somewhere. This came as he finally showed Aaron, Chas and the others where he’d stashed the old man’s body.

    With Chas threatening to go to the police, John decided to reassure them that he could be trusted by taking the cover-up committee to Anthony’s final resting place.

    John in the woods with Aaron, Chas, Cain, Caleb and Ruby on Emmerdale, standing over Anthony's grave
    John took control of the situation (Credit: ITV)

    John revealed Anthony’s grave on Emmerdale last night

    Out in the woods, John revealed where he’d hidden the body – beneath a tree trunk in the ice and snow. Chas and the others seemed satisfied, and she put her plan to go to the police on the back-burner. Once everyone else had cleared off, Ruby paid her dad a visit, breaking down as she stood over his makeshift grave.

    But is that really Anthony under there? A growing number of viewers are convinced that Anthony’s body isn’t actually where John says it is.

    John and Aaron figure out how to deal with Anthony's body in Emmerdale
    We only have John’s word that Anthony’s dead and buried (Credit: ITV)

    Anthony alive as John Sugden’s captive, Emmerdale fans predict

    Writing on X as last night’s episode aired, a number of fans shared their theories as to what John was up to. And many wondered if Anthony‘s body was buried there after all – or if he’s even dead.

    “Part of me thinks that John has Anthony locked up somewhere…..alive,” wrote one fan on the social media site.

    “Of course we don’t really know if Anthony was dead when Ruby left him. She thought he was, but only John really knows,” said another.

    “Is Anthony actually dead?, it was John that pronounced and John that disposed of the “body,” a third pointed out.

    “Nope… Anthony is not there! I WONDER if, John brought him back to life and the deal is that he stayed gone,” a fourth agreed.

    Is Anthony alive and hiding out – or stashed somewhere?

    Read more: As John Sugden reveals where Anthony’s body is buried, is he telling the truth? All we know

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  • What happened on Emmerdale tonight? Ruby broke down at Anthony’s burial site and Kim played Joe

    What happened on Emmerdale tonight? Ruby broke down at Anthony’s burial site and Kim played Joe

    Emmerdale tonight (February 26) aired the aftermath of Chas’ decision to go to the police. And while she was adamant it was the right thing to do, John halted their plans.

    The episode centred around John taking the lead and making sure the group stayed together. But after he showed them where Anthony is buried, could things be worse for Ruby?

    Elsewhere April began to open up to Rhona, who agreed to keep it between them. And Kim once again played Joe to find out what he is up to, as Charity is still convinced he spiked Noah.

    So here’s a full rundown of what happened in Emmerdale tonight.

    All of those involved with Anthony's murder cover-up were brought to the woods by John (Credit: ITV)

    Chas’ plan is halted

    Aaron didn’t like his mum’s idea to go to the police, worried it would throw John in the frame more than anybody else. But Chas seemed suspicious that he hadn’t shown them were the body was, and even queried his loyalty.

    When Aaron headed home to question John about the body, John seemed hurt by the accusation. And evidently disliked that Chas doesn’t trust him. He reminded Aaron: “I put my life on the line to save your skin. Remember that.”

    But it clearly struck a nerve as soon all of those involved in Anthony’s cover-up headed to the woods to meet him. And John took the lead. He informs them he wasn’t trying to manipulate the situation, but that the less they knew, the better. After explaining how the whole murder has impacted him, he outs Chas’ plans to the group.

    Ruby breaks down crying over Anthony's burial site in Emerdale
    Ruby broke down crying (Credit: ITV)

    John showed where the body was – and Ruby broke down

    After Caleb and Cain let their (hypocritical) anger known at Chas, John takes control once again and informs them they need to stick together otherwise they all go down.

    He then directs their attention to the spot in front of them – where Anthony is buried.

    From that moment everyone agreed to take John’s advice and to trust him. But with all the speculation that he is Emmerdale’s next serial killer – is this a bad idea?

    Back at home, Ruby gets emotional thinking that Anthony was buried there and that it’s her fault. But Caleb once again informs her that the only person to blame is her evil dad.

    But at the end of the episode, Ruby went back to the spot and broke down in tears. Could she ruin the plan for everyone?

    Kim is smug at her laptop while Lydia listens to their conversation (Credit: ITV)
    Kim played Joe once again (Credit: ITV)

    Joe is played by Kim

    When Kim finds one of her listening devices in the bin thanks to Lydia, she realises that Joe must have been onto her plan. And immediately tries to think of a way to find put the truth.

    She apologised to him, and admitted she had been spying on him because she was afraid she couldn’t trust him. But that she has realised he has nothing to hide.

    Joe happily accepts her apology, and her extra workload, but fails to realise he is still being watched. As Kim now has Lydia working against him on the inside.

    April is emotional in Emmerdale
    April opened up to Rhona (Credit: ITV)

    Elsewhere

    April woke up with her first period since her traumatic birth experience. And when Rhona realised, she managed to get her to open up slightly. April explained it took her back to the birth, and asked Rhona not to tell Marlon any of it.

    Away from that, Charity remained convinced that Joe was the one who spiked Noah – and confided in Mack. But he kept reminding her that her judgement is clouded when it comes to Joe and that she doesn’t have any proof. With Charity more sure than ever – will she get the proof she needs?

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  • As John Sugden reveals where Anthony’s body is buried, is he telling the truth? All we know

    As John Sugden reveals where Anthony’s body is buried, is he telling the truth? All we know

    John Sugden revealed where he’d buried Anthony Fox’s body in tonight’s episode of Emmerdale (Wednesday, February 26).

    But though the other accomplices in the murder all took him at his word – and Ruby even sobbed over her dad’s makeshift grave – we don’t believe him in the slightest!

    Here’s everything we know.

    John looking sinister on Emmerdale (Credit: ITV/Composite: EI)
    Can John be trusted? (Credit: ITV/Composite: EI)

    Emmerdale: John Sugden and the Anthony murder club?

    In tonight’s episode, Aaron tried to talk his mum Chas out of going to the police about Anthony. He said he couldn’t go to the police without implicating John.

    Chas thought she could tell Swirling and his mates just enough to put them off Aaron’s tail.

    Aaron was not impressed. He said John was protecting him by not telling him where he had put Anthony’s corpse.

    But Chas pointed out that John knew everything Aaron had done while Aaron didn’t know anything. She even questioned how Aaron knew he could trust John.

    Aaron, though, said John was only involved because of him.

    Later Aaron spoke to John and asked why he hadn’t told him what he’d done with the body.

    “Knowing wasn’t in your interest,” John said.

    But Aaron said he was being controlling. And then he told him all about what Chas had said. John responded by messaging everyone and asking them to meet him in the woods.

    Cain, Caleb, Ruby, Chas and Aaron all obediently trooped into the snowy woods and waited. John said he wanted to ‘keep lines of communication open.’ And he said he wasn’t hiding anything or manipulating anyone.

    “The less you know, the less chance of you incriminating yourself,” he said.

    Then he revealed that Chas had considered going to the police!

    But John said everyone was to blame and that they had to operate as a unit.

    “If one falls, we all fall.”

    And then he revealed that where they stood was where he’d buried Anthony.

    “I’d like to think this proves you can trust me,” he said.

    Everyone agreed.

    But we did not!

    Because John seems massively shifty if you ask us.

    John and Aaron argue
    John said he wasn’t manipulating anyone. Which sounded suss to us (Credit: ITV)

    John Sugden: Cool, calm and collected. Like a psychopath

    He was so calm when Anthony was killed. He swung into action and did what he needed to do without even pausing to think about it.

    We know he’s got an army background, but that doesn’t make him a dab hand at hiding bodies. As he himself pointed out in tonight’s episode – it wasn’t an easy thing to do. And yet, he somehow managed to make it look pretty straightforward.

    You know who does that? Psychopaths, that’s who.

    Aaron and John in Emmerdale
    John took Aaron to Anthony’s grave. Or so he said! (Credit: ITV)

    Is he lying?

    I mean, we’re not experts at burying bodies ourselves but we reckon that though it’s pretty obvious in a graveyard situation, in a wood – especially a snowy wood – it’s quite hard to know where a corpse lies.

    That’s sort of the point.

    So in our opinion, John could have taken his little band of followers anywhere he fancied, pointed to the ground and said ‘that’s it.’

    Did he do just that? We think he could be lying…

    A mysterious figure stands watch in the woods in Emmerdale (Credit: ITV/Composite: EI)
    Was John watching over Nate’s final resting place? (Credit: ITV/Composite: EI)

    Did John Sugden kill Nate?

    Meanwhile, poor Nate Robinson’s body is festering away in the icy lake.

    And his potential killer is out there, looking on as the rescue services dragged the limo from the water, and sending presents to Frankie for her birthday claiming to be from her dad.

    Could that killer have been John? He was the last person to see poor Nate alive – at least, the last we know of.

    Maybe we’re looking at a serial killer sitch here?

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

    Did John Sugden kill Aidan Moore?

    We know John SAID the mysterious Aidan Moore was his best mate who was killed in Afghanistan. Maybe he left out the part when he killed him? Maybe him having his dog tag is a sick souvenir just like Meena Jutla’s first aid tin full of memorabilia she nicked from her victims.

    Stranger things have happened in Emmerdale!

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  • Emmerdale fans spot key detail that hints John isn’t actually Nate’s killer

    Emmerdale fans spot key detail that hints John isn’t actually Nate’s killer

    In Emmerdale John Sugden has looked suspicious for months, and many now fear he is the one who killed Nate. But eagle-eyed viewers point out one detail that may throw that theory away.

    When John arrived fans quickly theorised he wasn’t who he said he was. And many believed he had even killed before. Then when he was a master at covering up Anthony’s murder, this was heightened. But the biggest piece of all was when it was revealed Nate’s body was in the lake.

    However, despite fans being certain that John was the one who killed Nate, they couldn’t help but notice a detail that hints maybe he actually isn’t the murderer.

    John looks annoyed Emmerdale
    Fans point out plot hole (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale John wouldn’t know key detail

    Last night (February 15) Tracy tried to celebrate little Frankie’s birthday. But with Vanessa mourning Suzy it was a struggle. All Tracy wanted was for Nate to call and say happy birthday to his daughter – but we all know this could never happen.

    But in an unexpected twist Nate seemingly did wish his daughter a happy birthday, in the form of a note attached to a delivered present. Cain and Tracy both were confused by the gift, as neither had heard from him since he seemingly left the village.

    Now, viewers are well aware that it could not have been Nate who sent the gift as his body is currently sinking under the lake. So naturally, John became number one suspect in fans’ minds. However, the question is, how would John know Frankie’s birthday?

    John has never shared a scene with Frankie. And he has no friendship with Tracy. So viewers are confused as to why he would know this key detail.

    Writing on a Reddit thread, one viewer pointed this plot hole out. They said: “My question is would John, who some of us currently think killed Nate, really know the date of Frankie’s birthday? Would Tracy have told him? And would he have felt the need to as someone? Surely the person who killed Nate is someone who knows the date and were able to order a gift to arrive in time?”

    Another backed this up, adding: “I doubt John would know Frankie’s birthday. And it would be a bit suspect to ask Aaron.”

    Nate looks sad in Emmerdale
    Nate was revealed to be the body in the lake (Credit: ITV)

    Fans wonder if Caleb was the murderer

    Many agreed, pointing out this helps Caleb look like the guilty party. One user commented: “Caleb would know. He is her great uncle and had a considerably long affair with her mum.”

    However, others refused to get off the John is guilty train and came up with reasons as to how he would know.

    One pointed out: “The killer obviously has hold of Nate’s phone. It’s possible that Nate had saved Frankie’s birthday as a reminder. That could be how the killer knew.”

    Or a more sinister theory was that John was abusing his job privileges. They wrote: “I thought John worked at the doctors surgery. He would be able to access her files. And he has Nate’s phone.”

    Whatever way the killer knew, fans seem to be undecided as to whether it was John or Caleb that put Nate in a watery grave.

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  • New Emmerdale theory ‘works out’ the ‘truth’ about the New Year flash-forwards and predicts John will target Mack ‘next’

    New Emmerdale theory ‘works out’ the ‘truth’ about the New Year flash-forwards and predicts John will target Mack ‘next’

    After the revelation that Nate is the body in the lake, Emmerdale fans are convinced they have worked out the ‘truth’ about the flash-forwards – and who John will target next.

    As soon as Nate left the village viewers theorised there was more to his departure than we saw. And now, five months later, it’s confirmed he was murdered – and his body is still sinking in the lake.

    It didn’t take long for theories to start. And everyone remembered how John Sugden was acting after his exit and believe he killed him. Alongside that, fans think they have worked out the true order of the New Year flash-forwards – and someone should be scared.

    Mackenzie running through the woods in flash-forward in Emmerdale
    Was Mack running from John? (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale John to target Mack?

    At the beginning of 2025, Emmerdale aired five flash-forwards. Nothing was ever said about when these would air. But we know it will be throughout the year.

    The last flash-forward we got was the hand in the ice. But that was the first one we saw in the timeline. And judging by the current storylines, a new theory suggests they are in reverse chronological order. Meaning Mack should be running scared.

    Fans took to a Reddit thread to discuss the theory, and found more reasons why John is the one behind Nate’s death. And will be the one going after Mack.

    One fan wrote: “I am starting to believe that the flash-forwards we saw on New Year’s were a reversed order of when we are going to see them.

    “We saw the ice one this week. And that was the last shown. So if this theory is correct, we will see the body being pushed off the bridge next. Then Cain at the grave, Caleb flatlining and then Mack running through the forest.”

    Another fan agreed, admitting it strengthens the theory that John is responsible.

    They penned: “This just further emphasises that John is the killer to me. It will be him chasing Mack through the woods, mark my words.

    “We know they have history. And Mack was close friends with Nate. If he begins to suspect John then John will go after him. I don’t see this ending well for Mack.”

    John looks annoyed in Emmerdale
    John has been suspicious since he arrived (Credit: ITV)

    Is John a serial killer?

    When Nate left the village, Tracy asked John if he had seen him. Conveniently John informed her that he had already gone, while closing his van boot very quickly.

    He apologised to Tracy but she said: “It’s not your fault.” However, it’s looking more and more likely that it is his fault.

    Then when Aaron went to John about Anthony’s death, the new Sugden knew very well how to get rid of the body – practise makes perfect!

    And if Matty tells Mack about Amy’s last words, maybe he begins to work out that Nate is dead. And it won’t take long before he becomes the next target.

    But why would John be killing people in the village? Is he really John Sugden? Did he kill Aidan Moore? Does he have a connection with Robert? We can’t wait to find out.

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