{"id":50082,"date":"2025-11-26T20:10:35","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T20:10:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/?p=50082"},"modified":"2025-11-26T12:47:25","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T12:47:25","slug":"emmerdale-fans-more-convinced-than-ever-john-sugden-on-way-back-after-latest-clue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/news\/emmerdale-fans-more-convinced-than-ever-john-sugden-on-way-back-after-latest-clue\/","title":{"rendered":" Emmerdale fans more convinced than ever that John Sugden is on his way back after latest &#8216;clue&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Emmerdale and Coronation Street fans have spotted yet another \u2018clue\u2019 that John Sugden is going to pop up in Corriedale next year.<\/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>Viewers will remember John sloped off abroad earlier this year after being caught out. His <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/news\/dont-worry-not-how-john-sugden-storyline-will-end-emmerdale-opinion\/\">exit, aired on a random Wednesday night<\/a>, left fans desperate for a final appearance. And now it seems the hints are being dropped that we might get it!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_47098\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-47098\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-47098 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/John-and-Caleb-Emmerdale.jpg\" alt=\"John and Caleb in Emmerdale\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1079\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/John-and-Caleb-Emmerdale.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/John-and-Caleb-Emmerdale-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/John-and-Caleb-Emmerdale-1300x731.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/John-and-Caleb-Emmerdale-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/John-and-Caleb-Emmerdale-1536x863.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/John-and-Caleb-Emmerdale-180x101.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/John-and-Caleb-Emmerdale-96x54.jpg 96w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/John-and-Caleb-Emmerdale-512x288.jpg 512w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/John-and-Caleb-Emmerdale-192x108.jpg 192w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-47098\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fans hope John will return after his escape (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>John Sugden and his reign of death in Emmerdale<\/h2>\n<p>John Sugden arrived in Emmerdale in 2024 surrounded in mystery. The<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/characters\/the-sugden-family-emmerdale-annie-jack-joe-newcomer-john\/\"> son of Jack Sugden<\/a>, Victoria and Robert\u2019s half-brother wasn\u2019t easy to get to know. But then it turned out he has a hero complex \u2013 he likes to hurt people so he can then save them.<\/p>\n<p>He tried to do it with Nate Robinson, who was injured after a fight with Cain Dingle. Nate had a bad reaction to the medicine and died. But instead of confessing, John disposed of his body in the lake.<\/p>\n<p>When it surfaced, John went to great lengths to protect his secret including arranging to have Nate\u2019s stuff collected and framing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emmerdale-insider.com\/characters\/who-owen-emmerdale-as-john-sugden-takes-drastic-action-cover-tracks-robert-spiker-firing-line\/\">Owen Michaels for the death.<\/a><\/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 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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\">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\" 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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 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\">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>As well as Nate, we know John did something to his former fianc\u00e9 Aidan Moore that put him in a coma. He also drugged Chas and framed Ella Forster for it. He hit Mack over the head with a shovel, and he caused the slurry tank leak at Butlers. John also gave Cain alcohol poisoning and saved his life.<\/p>\n<p>When his secrets started to spill out, John kidnapped Mack and held him <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emmerdale-insider.com\/news\/itvx-early-release-confirms-mackenzie-dead-finally-bunker-emmerdale\/\">hostage in a bunker<\/a> for weeks. He drugged husband Aaron to keep him under his control. And when that didn\u2019t work, he pulled him over a cliff and framed Robert for it all.<\/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>When the truth was finally revealed Caleb Miligan helped him escape to Rotterdam because John blackmailed him over Anthony Fox\u2019s death.<\/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! 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They felt it was all a bit pathetic given the months and months of screen time dedicated to the character.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_50091\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-50091\" style=\"width: 1720px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-50091\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Emmerdale-Standard-image-2025-11-26T121629.903.jpg\" alt=\"Kit Green in Coronation Street drinks tea next to John's wanted poster (Credit: ITV)\" width=\"1720\" height=\"978\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Emmerdale-Standard-image-2025-11-26T121629.903.jpg 1720w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Emmerdale-Standard-image-2025-11-26T121629.903-1024x582.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Emmerdale-Standard-image-2025-11-26T121629.903-1300x739.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Emmerdale-Standard-image-2025-11-26T121629.903-768x437.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Emmerdale-Standard-image-2025-11-26T121629.903-1536x873.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Emmerdale-Standard-image-2025-11-26T121629.903-180x102.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Emmerdale-Standard-image-2025-11-26T121629.903-96x55.jpg 96w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Emmerdale-Standard-image-2025-11-26T121629.903-512x291.jpg 512w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Emmerdale-Standard-image-2025-11-26T121629.903-192x109.jpg 192w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1720px) 100vw, 1720px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-50091\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kit Green in Coronation Street drinks tea next to John\u2019s wanted poster (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>John Sugden to return to Emmerdale after Coronation Street clue?<\/h2>\n<p>Eagle-eyed viewers have now spotted what they think is another hint John will be back. His \u2018wanted\u2019 poster has once again been seen hanging in the police station in Coronation Street.<\/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>During a scene in the early moments of Wednesday night\u2019s Corrie (November 26) police officer Kit Green was seen drinking tea, standing right next to the poster. The shot lingered for long enough that we were obviously meant to clock it.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not the first time we\u2019ve seen that in Corrie. Back in September <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/news\/emmerdale-fans-have-whole-new-john-sugden-theory-after-appeared-coronation-street-this-week\/\">he also <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">appeared on a wanted poster <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Weatherfield police station.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>At the time there was speculation John was in fact the late Andy Carver, who was killed by Pat Phelan eight years ago. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emmerdale-insider.com\/cast\/emmerdale-john-actor-oliver-farnworth-life-eastenders-girlfriend\/\">Oliver Farnworth<\/a> played Andy Carver in Coronation Street from 2014-2017, prior to joining Emmerdale as evil John.<\/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>Discussing the possibility on X one fan said: \u201cWhen it turns out he\u2019s not even John Sugden \u2013 it\u2019s just Andy from Corrie 2015 carrying on his false identity trademark!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Another added:\u00a0\u201cNah but since John showed up I\u2019ve always jokingly said that obviously Andy secretly survived and Phelan turned him into a killer, then set him free on the Dales, where he went by the alias of John Sugden. 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It will air in January to mark the start of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/news\/itv-announces-new-emmerdale-schedule-for-2026\/\">soap power hour<\/a> schedule change.<\/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>The soap special is going to bring together the residents of Weatherfield and the Dales for the first time ever. The combined production teams have embarked on an ambitious stunt. 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