{"id":43891,"date":"2025-07-28T13:06:14","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T12:06:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/?p=43891"},"modified":"2025-07-28T13:06:14","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T12:06:14","slug":"emmerdale-john-fans-perform-u-turn-on-storyline-as-things-get-interesting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/news\/emmerdale-john-fans-perform-u-turn-on-storyline-as-things-get-interesting\/","title":{"rendered":" Emmerdale fans perform U-turn on John storyline as things begin to \u2018get interesting\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For months Emmerdale fans have been annoyed at how slow the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/tag\/john-sugden\">John Sugden<\/a> storyline is moving. But it seems many now think the slow build will be worth it \u2013 as the storyline begins to ramp up.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle-1st\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>John has been getting away with his crimes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/news\/when-does-john-get-caught-emmerdale-fans-beg-soap-end-storyline-enough\/\">for quite some time<\/a>. And now, he\u2019s beginning to unravel. But it seems the storyline finally seems to be picking up the pace.<\/p>\n<p>Ever since the arrival of Robert, John\u2019s days have been numbered. Because somehow he is the only one to realise what\u2019s going on \u2013 and he hasn\u2019t even known John for very long. But fans are finally happy with the way it\u2019s looking.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_42843\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42843\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-42843\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/07\/21_07_emm_john_robert-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Robert does not trust John in Emmerdale\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/07\/21_07_emm_john_robert-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/07\/21_07_emm_john_robert-1300x731.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/07\/21_07_emm_john_robert-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/07\/21_07_emm_john_robert-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/07\/21_07_emm_john_robert-180x101.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/07\/21_07_emm_john_robert-96x54.jpg 96w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/07\/21_07_emm_john_robert-512x288.jpg 512w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/07\/21_07_emm_john_robert-192x108.jpg 192w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/07\/21_07_emm_john_robert.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-42843\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Since Robert\u2019s return, the storyline has ramped up (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:min-h-[300px]\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"ad-slot1\"><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Fans perform u-turn on John storyline<\/h2>\n<p>Taking to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Emmerdale\/comments\/1ma6n7a\/this_john_sugden_stuff_is_actually_getting_good\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reddit thread<\/a>, fans have insisted they are happier with the storyline now. And all because Robert is finally taking it in a new direction.<\/p>\n<p>One wrote: \u201cThe slow burn is finally paying off. And it was the perfect time to reintroduce Robert. The audience are fully backing him to suss John out and bring him down. I have no idea how it\u2019s going to end, but it\u2019s going to be a massive pay-off.\u201d<\/p><section class=\"widget block-30 widget_block mb-4\"><div class=\"mb-3 stories-slider-container overflow-hidden w-[100%] max-sm:w-[108%] max-sm:ml-[-15px]\" data-items-visible=\"2\">\n  <h3 class=\"w-full text-center mb-5 uppercase\">article continues below<\/h3>  <div class=\"grid md:grid-cols-5 grid-cols-6\">\n          <a class=\"!no-underline col-span-4 mr-5 cursor-pointer mb-3 hover:!bg-[var(--color-v-white)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] block [-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent] uppercase\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/category\/spoilers\/\">\n        <h2 class=\"font-[var(--font-v-font)] text-[var(--color-v-primary)] font-bold !text-2xl flex flex-row place-content-baseline !mb-0 max-sm:ml-[10px]\">\n          <span class=\"flex-initial mr-2 transition-all duration-300 hover:-translate-y-1 ease-in-out !leading-[var(--title-line-height)]\">Read 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again leaving Jacob distraught\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\"> Thu, May 7<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Dr Todd strikes again leaving Jacob distraught<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">7 hours ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" 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bottom-2\">1 day ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/cain-sets-out-hammer-revenge-robert-todd-wants-10k-from-charity\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/News-split-2026-04-30T115615.768.jpg\" alt=\"Cain sets out with a hammer for revenge on Robert and Todd wants \u00a310k from Charity\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\">May 11 - 15<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Cain sets out with a hammer for revenge on Robert and Todd wants \u00a310k from Charity<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">2 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/bear-could-blow-everything-as-he-takes-to-the-stand\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl 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class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/paddy-bear-dylan-face-jury-on-trial\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Emm-Banners-ExclusiveOp-Templates-11.jpg\" alt=\"Paddy, Bear and Dylan face the jury as they go on trial\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\"> Mon, May 4<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Paddy, Bear and Dylan face the jury as they go on trial<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">5 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/kevs-comeback-dawn-exit-return-sadie-king\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/News-split-2026-04-10T172033.421.jpg\" alt=\"Kev's comeback, Dawn's exit and the 'return of Sadie King'\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\">Upcoming<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Kev's comeback, Dawn's exit and the 'return of Sadie King'<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">5 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"story-item mx-auto flex-none md:hidden sm:block w-[300px]\">\n    <div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden dbxgas:mb-0!\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle-mpu\"><\/div><\/div>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>Another agreed: \u201cIt got more interesting when they re-introduced Robert.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>A third penned: \u201cBringing Robert back was a wonderful decision. I didn\u2019t realise how much John needed some genuine opposition in someone like Robert, who has his own shady past and ruthless streak. I would actually love John to stay to be honest. I find him very compelling \u2013 but they can drop the marriage to Aaron.\u201d<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div><div data-ad-slot=\"ad-slot2\"><\/div>\n<p>However, it seems not everyone is on board just yet. And some actually wish it wasn\u2019t Robert who will discover the extent of John\u2019s actions.<\/p><div class=\"my-5 boxout\"><div><h2 class=\"!text-2xl p-3 !my-0 bg-[var(--color-v-primary)]\">Don't miss a single story! Add us as a Preferred Source in Google for all your Emmerdale news<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"p-3 bg-[var(--color-v-primary)]\/50 text-base\">It's important to us that you never miss our articles when searching for stories! We have all the latest TV news &amp; schedules to share with our community of loyal readers.\r\n\r\nClick\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=tvguide.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q%3Dtvguide.co.uk&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1771925084739000&amp;usg=AOvVaw26YBpjtwUOaDOV8IYgQAmD\" data-track=\"preferred-source\" data-placement=\"article_body\"><b>here<\/b><\/a>\u00a0and tick\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/tvguide.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/tvguide.co.uk\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1771925084739000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Uu9xte1Ig7bDiZNlkPjpu\">TVGuide.co.uk<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0to ensure you see stories from us first in Google Search.<\/div><\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_41373\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41373\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-41373\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/John-Aaron-Emmerdale-1024x535.png\" alt=\"A worried John talks to Aaron on Emmerdale\" width=\"1024\" height=\"535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/John-Aaron-Emmerdale-1024x535.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/John-Aaron-Emmerdale-1300x679.png 1300w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/John-Aaron-Emmerdale-768x401.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/John-Aaron-Emmerdale-180x94.png 180w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/John-Aaron-Emmerdale-96x50.png 96w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/John-Aaron-Emmerdale-512x268.png 512w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/John-Aaron-Emmerdale-192x100.png 192w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/John-Aaron-Emmerdale.png 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-41373\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">But could someone else take him down? (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Some fans want someone else to take John down<\/h2>\n<p>One fan added: \u201cI have always liked John. But I am going to disagree with the majority and say that I wish Mackenzie was the one to bring him down. They have had a rivalry pretty much from John\u2019s first episode so the dislike between them feels earned. Plus, Mack has already been suspicious of him.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>A second agreed: \u201cI hope he ends up confessing to Paddy via the helpline chat thing and Paddy works with Robert to piece it together.\u201d<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>\u201cI actually don\u2019t think Robert will be the one to expose him. I think he is suspicious but because of his connection to Aaron, everyone will just think he is jealous and causing trouble. I think it will be Paddy, Mack, Aaron or Vic. Then Robert will be like \u2018I told you so\u2019. But I\u2019m finally enjoying the storyline progression.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>No matter who is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/news\/emmerdale-who-will-expose-john-sugden-when-7-characters-downfall\/\">the one to take him down<\/a> \u2013 it seems the clock is finally counting down for John.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/news\/emmerdale-fans-pick-out-multiple-plot-holes-john-gets-away-with-crimes-again\/\"><strong>Emmerdale fans pick out multiple plot holes as John gets away with his crimes \u2013 again<\/strong><\/a><\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"8 exciting spoilers for Emmerdale next week (JUL 18 - AUG 1)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src-consent=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PjzzmdVZAH4?feature=oembed\" 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