ITV / EmmerdaleInsider Share By Rebecca Sayers Aug 8 2025 By Rebecca Sayers Aug 8 2025 Emmerdale fans convinced John is about to be caught - and it’s because of a Tom King similarity John's been hiding in plain sight for months John Sugden John's Secret Life Robert Sugden Tom King Share By Rebecca Sayers Aug 8 2025 By Rebecca Sayers Aug 8 2025 Emmerdale fans have been wondering when John Sugden will be caught for months. But it looks like many believe the end is right around the corner. And it’s actually because of a similarity to Tom King’s end. John’s been getting away with his crimes for too long – and everybody is sick of it. Each and every time it seems John may get caught, Emmerdale throws in another curveball to save him. But fans have noticed a similarity to Tom King’s abuse storyline that marked the beginning of his end. And so they are more convinced than ever that John’s time is running out. Harry’s playing gets on Robert’s nerves (Credit: ITV) John to use Harry against Robert Spoilers for next week show that John once again gets jealous of Robert and Aaron. And this time, he uses his nephew Harry to get revenge. Aware that Robert Sugden is struggling, John decides to use his current state against him. article continues below Read all the latest spoilers After learning that Vic has encouraged Robert to spend some time with Harry, John creates a plan. Alone with Harry, Robert lashes out as his nephew won’t stop drumming – most likely egged on by John. And just at that moment, John arrives and Harry runs to him. But Emmerdale fans can’t help but notice the similarity to Tom King’s storyline and wonder if John is about to be caught. Fans noticed a similarity to Tom’s ending (Credit: ITV) Emmerdale fans notice similarity to how Tom got caught Taking to X, one fan penned: “Kids don’t lie. And in soaps they make it a big deal. So I wonder will Harry tell Vic that John told him to make all the noise he could?” Another fan agreed, pointing out that when Tom targeted Carl, it marked the start of his departure. They said: “Tom threatening Carl about the tablet was really the beginning of the end for him. Maybe it’s the same with John?” “Yes, 100% Using kids for anything in soaps tends to be a huge thing that leads to the end of a storyline or a big change” a third commented. If this is the case then it looks like in such a short space of time, John may be caught. And Emmerdale could finally be free of him once and for all. But if John gets Harry to stay quiet, just how much longer can it be dragged out? And how will everyone feel when they realise Robert has been right all along? Read more: 6 ways Emmerdale could easily and quickly wrap up the John Sugden storyline Share Good to Know Share By Rebecca Sayers Aug 8 2025 By Rebecca Sayers Aug 8 2025