Emmerdale spoilers for next week: John panics under pressure and prepares to confess during Nate’s eulogy

John's mask is at risk of slipping as he speaks at Nate's funeral
Laura Morgan

John is consumed with guilt in Emmerdale spoilers for next week as he stands in church to deliver Nate’s funeral eulogy. Will the secret killer crumble under pressure and confess his murderous secret to the village?

John is consumed by guilt in Emmerdale
John’s guilty secret is weighing heavily on him (Credit: ITV)

The pressure is on for John in Emmerdale spoilers

The police aren’t any further in finding Nate’s killer, and that’s because John has been very careful to divert any suspicion away from him.

So far, the slippery Sugden has attempted to frame Tracy by planting Nate’s mobile in Frankie’s playhouse. He also coerced Cain into drinking himself to unconsciousness so he could step in and play the hero.

But all this deception has left John in a dark place. He recently made a number of calls to a mental health helpline for support, telling the person on the other end that he was “drowning”. How much longer can John carry on living a lie?

John pleads for calm at Nate's funeral in Emmerdale
John tries to restore the peace at Nate’s funeral (Credit: ITV)

Suspicious Robert is onto John

As the week of Nate’s funeral arrives, John is dreading what lies ahead. He’s desperate for Aaron to stay away from the service, so he can too. But unfortunately for John, Aaron is still intent on going.

While he quietly frets, John has another run-in with Robert. While John may have managed to trick everyone else into thinking he’s a good guy, Robert has the measure of him. He knows his half-brother has a sinister side and is biding his time to find a way to expose his true nature.

Aaron then asks John if he’ll talk Tracy into allowing the Dingles to attend Nate’s funeral. He’s unable to change her mind, but the Dingles remain determined to go – no matter the consequences.

John is on the verge of confessing to murder in Emmerdale
All eyes are on John as he delivers Nate’s eulogy (Credit: ITV)

John is close to confessing in Emmerdale spoilers

Nate’s funeral quickly descends into chaos as Cain and Tracy have a furious row outside the church.

Unable to stand it any longer, anxious John steps in and pleads for calm. But his emotional appear for a truce backfires when he’s asked to deliver Nate’s eulogy, instead of Tracy.

Standing at the lectern, John struggles to compose himself in front of DS Walsh and the rest of the mourners. He starts speaking, but falters. Is John about to confess to murder?

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