ITV Share By Jade Brown Jul 31 2025 By Jade Brown Jul 31 2025 Does John die and will Robert go back to prison? What happens next after dramatic Emmerdale cliffhanger Is it all over for Johnny Boy? John Sugden Robert Sugden Share By Jade Brown Jul 31 2025 By Jade Brown Jul 31 2025 Thursday’s episode of Emmerdale saw a dramatic cliffhanger as Robert lashed out at John, leaving him for dead. Will Robert be sent back to prison? Since his release from jail, Robert Sugden has been desperate to bring John down as he is convinced his half-brother is hiding something. During Wednesday’s episode, John planted a listening device in Robert’s living room and discovered that Robert had been the one to steal the weed. Tonight he used that information and turned everyone against Robert. A furious Robert soon got his revenge, but what will happen next? The two men got into a fight (Credit: ITV) Robert lashed out at John in Emmerdale After discovering that Robert had been the one to steal Lewis, Mack and Ross’s weed stash, John Sugden shared the information with Ross. article continues below Read all the latest spoilers Meanwhile, Moira let slip to Robert that John had previously saved Cain’s life. When Robert and John met in the pub, Robert mentioned how “Johnny Boy” was a permanent superhero, having saved Chas, Jacob and now Cain. But the banter was short-lived and Robert was accosted by Ross. Ross revealed to the whole pub what Robert had done. He also pointed out that this meant Robert was also inadvertently responsible for Kyle being scared by the intruders at Butler’s Farm. As Victoria, Aaron, Mack and Moira took turns abusing Robert, John stepped in to try and defuse the situation. He said Robert just needed some professional help. Later on at home, Robert tried to convince Victoria that John was gaslighting them all, but to no avail. He headed out and came across John. As John mocked him, Robert saw red and insisted he was going to outsmart him. A tussle soon ensued, with John grabbing Robert round the neck as he told him: “You don’t want to end up back in prison begging for your life, do you? Cos that is exactly what will happen if you try and come after me.” As John went to walk away, Robert grabbed a spanner from the floor and bashed John around the head with it. To be fair, he had it coming. As John was rushed to hospital, Robert was seen packing a bag before jumping in the car and driving off. Robert left Aaron for dead (Credit: ITV) What happens next in Emmerdale? At the end of the episode it was revealed that John had been stabilised. Spoilers for next week involve both John and Robert. As for Robert, spoilers for next week reveal that John tries to persuade a skeptical Aaron to go easy on Robert. This suggests John does not remember Robert attacking him – or at least pretends to not remember. An uncomfortable encounter at the shop leads to John leaving, while Robert attempts to clear the air with Aaron over coffee. When Robert hints at leaving, Aaron reassures him he’s valued, giving Robert hope. Later, Moira confronts Robert about her land but leaves when Victoria arrives. Robert talks to Victoria and suggests they farm Annie’s field together. But how will she respond? Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns What else happened in Emmerdale tonight? Thursday July 31 Robert was not the only angry one in the village, as Cain was hellbent on revenge against Joe, while Lewis tried to reunited Steph and Ross. Cain trashed the stables Believing that Joe Tate sent the thugs who broke into Butler's and scared Kyle, Cain was determined to get his revenge. At the Stables, Sam caught him attempting to free one of Kim's horses. Cain argued that Kim would be furious if she thought Joe had allowed her beloved horse to escape. When Sam stood in the way, Cain started throwing his weight – and a flowerpot – around. Cain soon discovered that Joe was innocent of this particular crime, but of course an apology wasn't forthcoming. Moira turned down Joe's new offer Following the revelation that Ray and not Joe sent the thugs to the farm, Joe paid Moira a visit. He offered Moira a rescue plan - he and Kim will buy the land and pay the fine from the slurry leak, but Moira and her family can carry on living there and running the farm. Moira refused the offer and said that she would rather starve than sell her land to Kim Tate. Lewis played matchmaker Lewis was feeling right at home in the cafe. After a chat with Nicola, Lewis decided it was his duty to get Steph and Ross back together. While Steph was working, Lewis did some digging about why she wasn't with his brother any more. He then got Ross there and had the two sit down and chat. Will his plan work? April helped Dylan April spotted Dylan in the village and chased him to the pavilion. She immediately realised that he had lied about having a flat-share in Hotten. She also saw his leg and told him he needed to go to A&E. April later lied to Belle that she had cramps and couldn't work, all the while she was collecting supplies to take to Dylan. Dylan soon admitted that it was a pitchfork that stabbed him, but April said she'd already worked out that he was the one Kyle stabbed. He then revealed how he had got into this mess, telling April that he really did get clean. However, the hostel they put him in was full of people using. He then met a guy - presumably Ray - who was nice and helped him. To return the favour, Dylan had agreed to go hunt around Butler's for more weed. Share Good to Know Share By Jade Brown Jul 31 2025 By Jade Brown Jul 31 2025
