Emmerdale fans think the latest episode of the ITV soap has confirmed which character will trigger the downfall of killer John Sugden, but it could lead to another death twist
20:49, 23 Jul 2025Updated 20:49, 23 Jul 2025
Emmerdale fans think the latest episode of the ITV soap has confirmed which character will trigger the downfall of killer John Sugden(Image: ITV)
Some Emmerdale fans are convinced they now know who will bring down killer John Sugden after a telling scene on Wednesday.
The character has framed someone else for his darkest crime, the murder of Nate Robinson. But amid a number of other dodgy actions and more than one character seemingly onto him, it’s an unexpected character who could unravel the medic’s lies.
Fans know that John has been messaging someone at a helpline to offload about his guilt, with him struggling over his actions. What we found out on Wednesday was that the person he’s been messaging is none other than village vet Paddy Kirk.
Paddy happens to be the father figure of John’s husband Aaron Dingle. Fans are now convinced John will let slip everything he has done, after Paddy asked John, unaware it was him, if he wanted to speak on the phone.
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Emmerdale fans learned of a twist with Paddy Kirk(Image: ITV)
If Paddy is told anything by John and he recognises his voice, could it be game over for the killer? Fans certainly think so, wondering if Paddy will work it all out and expose the killer.
One viewer posted online: “Did everybody see that? Will Paddy put 2+2 together & eventually figure out that he’s talking to John on the Guardians helpline?”
Another fan said: “Paddy being able to be the one who exposes John is actually a hilarious idea.” A third viewer added: “Ahh Paddy is going to be the one to catch John out.”
Another fan echoed this theory, writing: “Ooo Paddy put it all together mate!” Meanwhile other fans hoped he might team up with John’s brother Robert, who is already onto John.
One fan suggested more than one character could now team up to take down John. They said: “Robert, Paddy , Cain and Tracy VS John.”
Some Emmerdale fans are convinced they now know who will bring down killer John Sugden(Image: ITV)
But other fans were worried about this latest development, sure it could leave Paddy in danger. If John was to find out Paddy was the person he was messaging, surely he would have to cover his tracks if he did confess to a crime.
Fans wondered if Paddy would sadly be John’s next victim. One viewer commented: “Don’t tell me! Paddy’s next,” as another said: “OMG Paddy,” along with a GIF teasing danger ahead for him.
A further post said: “If John hurts a hair on Paddy’s head, I will riot. He needs to get caught already.” Viewers will have to stay tuned to find out if the pair speak and end up realising who each other is, and what this could mean for John.
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