{"id":46512,"date":"2025-09-15T15:41:57","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T14:41:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.emmerdale-insider.com\/?p=46512"},"modified":"2025-09-15T15:41:57","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T14:41:57","slug":"the-end-of-john-sugden-won-t-be-until-christmas-emmerdale-fans-fear-as-they-slam-storyline-as-tedious","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/news\/the-end-of-john-sugden-won-t-be-until-christmas-emmerdale-fans-fear-as-they-slam-storyline-as-tedious\/","title":{"rendered":" The end of John Sugden won &#8216;t be until Christmas, Emmerdale fans fear as they slam storyline as &#8216;tedious&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Just when we think the end of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emmerdale-insider.com\/tag\/john-sugden\">John Sugden<\/a> may be getting close, Emmerdale fans have began fearing he will actually be sticking around until Christmas.<\/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><a href=\"https:\/\/www.emmerdale-insider.com\/tag\/johns-secret-life\">John\u2019s reign of terror<\/a> has been going on for a year now, and quite frankly everyone wants it to be over soon. But these last few weeks have been what we have all wanted to see \u2013 the huge dramatic downfall.<\/p>\n<p>But now, some Emmerdale fans fear he\u2019s going to keep getting away with his actions until Christmas. And if this happens \u2013 what does that mean for Aaron and poor Mackenzie?<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_45415\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45415\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-45415\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08_09_emm_aaron_john_robert_03-1024x708.jpg\" alt=\"John pulls Aaron over the edge of the gorge in Emmerdale\" width=\"1024\" height=\"708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08_09_emm_aaron_john_robert_03-1024x708.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08_09_emm_aaron_john_robert_03-1300x898.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08_09_emm_aaron_john_robert_03-768x531.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08_09_emm_aaron_john_robert_03-1536x1062.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08_09_emm_aaron_john_robert_03-180x124.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08_09_emm_aaron_john_robert_03-96x66.jpg 96w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08_09_emm_aaron_john_robert_03-512x354.jpg 512w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08_09_emm_aaron_john_robert_03-192x133.jpg 192w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08_09_emm_aaron_john_robert_03.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-45415\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Robert and Aaron both know the truth (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>John\u2019s downfall feels close<\/h2>\n<p>Aaron has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emmerdale-insider.com\/episode-recaps\/aaron-knows-truth-john-now-dark-week-lies-ahead-emmerdale\/\">finally discovered the truth<\/a> about his husband. And he also knows that Mack is being held hostage in a bunker in the woods. The only issue is Aaron is in a coma. And nobody will believe Robert.<\/p>\n<p>So, right now, John\u2019s entire freedom is hanging on by a thread. Because if Aaron were to wake up and remember everything, then the whole storyline could be over in a flash. And finally everyone would know the truth, and realise just how wrong they have been (we\u2019re<a href=\"https:\/\/www.emmerdale-insider.com\/news\/chas-is-the-real-villain-emmerdale-fans-done-with-her\/\"> looking at you Chas<\/a> and Victoria).<\/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 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max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Fan-theory-Split-40.jpg\" alt=\"Moira struggles to cope and Vanessa has a realisation over Dr Todd\">\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\"> Fri, May 8<\/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\">Moira struggles to cope and Vanessa has a realisation over Dr Todd<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">8 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\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/dr-todd-strikes-again-leaving-jacob-distraught\/\">\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\/DATE-split-2026-05-06T121823.719.jpg\" alt=\"Dr Todd strikes 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\">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\/jacob-trapped-dr-todd-mandy-makes-big-confession\/\">\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\/DATE-split-2026-05-05T124904.081.jpg\" alt=\"Jacob trapped by Dr Todd and Mandy makes a big confession\">\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\"> Wed, May 6<\/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\">Jacob trapped by Dr Todd and Mandy makes a big confession<\/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\/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\">3 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n          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md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Bear could blow everything as he takes to the stand<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">3 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\/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\">6 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>But while Aaron has been in his coma, John has been able to manipulate the situations and put Robert right in the frame.<\/p>\n<p>However, since there\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emmerdale-insider.com\/news\/is-danny-miller-leaving-emmerdale-everything-we-know-as-fans-fear-for-aaron-future\/\">no confirmation<\/a> that Danny Miller is leaving, we have to assume Aaron will wake up. And with some fans theorising he <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emmerdale-insider.com\/news\/aaron-will-have-amnesia-and-blame-robert-for-the-fall-angry-emmerdale-fans-predict\/\">will have amnesia<\/a>, could John\u2019s downfall actually not be for months?<\/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<figure id=\"attachment_46333\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-46333\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-46333\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-12.30.10-1024x510.png\" alt=\"John and Aaron in the hospital in Emmerdale\" width=\"1024\" height=\"510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-12.30.10-1024x510.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-12.30.10-768x382.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-12.30.10-180x90.png 180w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-12.30.10-96x48.png 96w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-12.30.10-512x255.png 512w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-12.30.10-192x96.png 192w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-12.30.10.png 1250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-46333\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">John wants Aaron to stay in a coma (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>But Emmerdale fans fear it\u2019s still months away<\/h2>\n<p>Aaron\u2019s in a coma, Robert\u2019s in prison, and Mackenzie is still stuck in the bunker. But somehow Emmerdale fans think the storyline might drag on for a little while longer.<\/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<p>Taking to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Emmerdale\/comments\/1neub6u\/john_and_robert\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reddit<\/a> thread, one fan fumed: \u201cThey\u2019re going to milk this fracas between John and Robert until December aren\u2019t they?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Another fan responded: \u201cI am most concerned about Mack at this stage. I didn\u2019t initially like his character but he has grown on me.\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>A third added: \u201cI have had enough of it. If they drag this until December then I am going to dip out for a while.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>But one fan remained adamant the storyline will end soon. They penned: \u201cI don\u2019t think it will go on until December \u2013 unless you count the aftermath. Mack surely can\u2019t survive that lone and I refuse to give up hope.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_45236\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45236\" style=\"width: 1790px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-45236\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/08\/John-hunts-down-Mack-in-the-woods-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"John in Emmerdale\" width=\"1790\" height=\"2560\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-45236\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">John even used a bow and arrow to capture Mack (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure><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<h2>Fans slam storyline as \u2018tedious\u2019<\/h2>\n<p>However, despite the drama well and truly ramping up, it seems fans are getting sick of the direction it\u2019s taking.<\/p>\n<p>Taking to a different <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Emmerdale\/comments\/1nftifx\/oh_god_this_is_tedious\/\">Reddit<\/a> thread, Emmerdale viewers were discussing the unrealistic route.<\/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>One said: \u201cEmmerdale have a proven track record of doing psychopath \/ sociopath storylines extremely well. But oh my they have got this one wrong.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Another agreed: \u201cIt\u2019s getting SO tedious now.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>A third added: \u201cI do find it implausible how everyone is such a big fan of John and automatically believe the worst of Robert and Mack.\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>\u201cMack\u2019s own wife didn\u2019t seem suspicious at all that he ended their marriage with a voicemail. A simple find my device check on his phone would have located him immediately. But as usual, nobody thought of it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.emmerdale-insider.com\/episode-recaps\/how-will-john-sugden-storyline-finally-end-theories-emmerdale-drama-ramps-up-again-next-week\/\"><strong>How will John Sugden storyline finally end? 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