Emmerdale: DNA mystery – Who is John Sugden really?

Emmerdale fans rumble true reason for John Sugden downfall in DNA twist

John Sudgen has quickly become the village villain on Emmerdale, but fans predict a huge twist could lead to his downfall.

John Sugden could have his next victim lined up on Emmerdale (Image: ITV)

Fans of Emmerdale have predicted a huge DNA twist coming in the latest storyline on the ITV soap. Last year, viewers were introduced to another member of the Sugden family, John, played by Oliver Farnworth, who visited the village when a relative di3d and ended up reluctantly staying and making it his home.

But he has quickly turned into the village villain as his sister, Victoria, played by Isabel Hodgins, tries to build a relationship with him, being none the wiser of his evil ways. So far, John has been involved in covering up the mrd3r of Anthony Fox, which was actually caused by Ruby Miligan and he also klled Nate Robinson, disposing of the body in the lake. And now it seems his next victim is already being lined up, with it being someone much closer to home next time.

John and Robert Sugden faced off in prison (Image: ITV)

In upcoming scenes, Robert Sugden is set to be k1dnapped and dr”gg3d as John is still embroiled in a fiery feud with his long-lost sibling – but is the village baddy the one behind the act or someone else?

A soap insider told the press: “Being released from prison and returning to the village is meant to signal a fresh start for Robert.”

They added: “Unfortunately, his homecoming is a disaster and it’s about to get even worse. After clashing with John again, there’s a very real chance Robert might not survive their c0nfr0ntation.”

Fans seem to think John might not be a Sugden afterall (Image: ITV)

But as the family come to blows with each other, fans at home predict that the brothers might not actually be related at all. Posting to X/Twitter, one fan suggested: “Is John really a Sugden? Don’t remember Jack being a psychopath #Emmerdale.”

Another echoed: “#Emmerdale Give me my wish that John isn’t a Sugden, because this is the second time Robert mentions John stealing other people’s lives… #Robron.”

While a third said: “Would you like me to arrange a DNA test for you and John, Victoria or should I get Jeremy Kyle on the phone? (They never did do a DNA test when John first arrived last August, Mrs Poundland just took him at face value) #Emmerdale.”