New fan theory predicts who John will kill next in fresh Aidan Moore twist

Who is in danger?
Jade Brown

Emmerdale fans don’t believe John Sugden is done with killing yet, and believe they have identified his next target.

Recently, John has been spinning many plates as his various secrets threaten to be exposed.

With Aidan’s mum Cathleen seemingly in the way, fans have predicted that she will be John’s next victim.

John is confronted by Cathleen in Emmerdale

Cathleen’s news annoyed John (Credit: ITV)

Cathleen asks John to visit Aidan

Viewers first saw Cathleen when John went to visit Aidan Moore in hospital. She has since cropped up in a few episodes, with John pretending to comfort her.

All the while, John is really hoping Aidan doesn’t develop the ability to talk as he’s scared about what he might say.

This week, Cathleen was surprised to learn that not only has John moved on from Aidan, it’s his wedding day. As she encouraged him to visit Aidan, John grew visibly frustrated.

Tuesday’s episode (May 27) sees John agreeing to go to the hospital but he grows further annoyed with Cathleen when she puts his wedding to Aaron at risk.

After John tells Aaron that Cathleen begged him to come to the hospital, Aaron Dingle reveals that he has already spoken to Cathleen and she informed him that it was all John’s idea.

With Cathleen proving a nuisance, will John decide to shut her up for good?

Cathleen has news for John in Emmerdale
Viewers think Cathleen is next on John’s hit list (Credit: ITV)

Fan theory predicts John will kill Cathleen

Taking to X, one viewer speculated: “I’d be worried for Cathleen now though, is she John‘s next victim?”

A second fan said: “If Cathleen carries on like this, she’ll be joining Nate in swimming with the fishes.” While a third fan echoed that thought, writing: “She won’t last much longer… she’ll be going swimming with Nate and his concrete wellies.”

A fourth fan added: “John is gonna kill Cathleen or do something to her,” with a fifth fan adding: “So Cathleen do yourself a favour & get the [bleep] away from him before you end up dead.”

“Why is Kathleen so desperate for John to be with her son. I bet she’s next on his list!,” wondered another fan.

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