Emmerdale fans have predicted that a major twist is on the cards for John Sugden amid his killing spree storyline after the corrupt medic made a mystery phone call during Tuesday night’s episode
21:15, 19 Aug 2025Updated 21:15, 19 Aug 2025
Emmerdale fans think John Sugden had ‘help’ in killing Nate Robinson(Image: ITV)
Emmerdale fans have predicted that a major twist is on the cards for John Sugden amid his killing spree storyline. Viewers of the ITV soap will know that the corrupt medic has been responsible for the deaths of Nate Robinson (Jurell Carter) and Owen Michaels (Simon Haines) since he arrived in the village last year.
Just as Tuesday’s episode of the Yorkshire-based serial drew to a close, viewers were left shocked when John stepped away from the bar for a moment to make a phone call. He said: “Hey, it’s me. I could do with some help again. I’ll message you the details, but there’s a loose end that needs tidying up. Tomorrow.”
The identity of the person on the other end was not revealed, but fans suspect that this means John could have had some sort of help in killing his fellow residents and they rushed to social media with their theories. It comes as John’s exit from the show was reported with it thought the secret killer will soon face his downfall.
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Emmerdale fans think John Sugden had ‘help’ in killing Nate Robinson(Image: ITV)
One fan wrote on X: “So has someone helped John murder Nate? Who was he on the phone too at the end?” whilst another frustrated viewer simply asked: “What is John up to now?”
A third fan said: “who is john calling ? Quite a mystery ! Im thinking!”, whilst one perplexed viewer pointed out: “Like no one can overhear John on the phone. Surely he’d go outside to make the call.”
And a fourth viewer wrote: “Who is John speaking to when he says “It’s me, I need your help” Is it Paddy running a “it’s good to talk” helpline who he’s ringing? Or is it….grandad Anthony who could have been hiding in the cricket pavillion since he disappeared?”
Corrupt medic John failed to intervene properly when he found Nate Robinson (Jurell Carter) badly beaten and left him to die before dumping his body in the lake
Another fan suggested that it may be a case of false identity, as they said: “Is John talking to the real John sugden ? If not who so many questions this guy is more complicated than the flipping Spaghetti Junction” All the drama comes after Aaron cheated on husband John with his ex-husband Robert, John’s brother, on Monday. The pair were unable to hide their feelings any longer, but now Aaron’s trying to cover up the betrayal.
But with spoilers revealing Aaron will try to convince John to move away, wanting to run away from the drama with Robert, could his husband already know the truth? It’s not entirely clear whether the listening device is till in the house, but it had been planted in the living room.
Some fans say John removed it, but plenty others cannot remember this happening. So does this mean it’s still there, and in the very room where Aaron confessed his feelings and shared a kiss with his ex?
He was also responsible for the death of Owen Michaels earlier this year
There’s every chance, fans say, that John now knows the pair have slept together, and knows exactly how Aaron is feeling about Robert. Taking to social media, fans predicted this would be how John exposes them, with some convinced he already knows about the fling.
One fan posted: “HOLD ON A SECOND. Aaron and Rob taking about their feelings in the living room… isn’t John’s snooping device still plugged in? God I hope he hears every word.” Another fan said: “Yes I think it is still there.”
A third fan posted: “So surely Johns going to hear them kissing & hear Aaron telling Robert he’s missed him (along with everything else) unless of course the listening device now coincidentally doesn’t work?!” A fourth fan wrote: “The fact that John’s recording device is picking up EVERY WORD is so satisfying to me. HEAR THAT JOHNNY BOY, ur plan completely backfired!”
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