{"id":141959,"date":"2025-09-16T20:52:19","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T20:52:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/141959\/"},"modified":"2025-09-16T20:52:19","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T20:52:19","slug":"emmerdales-victoria-finally-sees-killer-john-for-who-he-is-in-early-itvx-release-soaps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/141959\/","title":{"rendered":"Emmerdale&#8217;s Victoria finally sees killer John for who he is in early ITVX release | Soaps"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"646\" height=\"365\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SEI_266316860-c2af.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-24175524\" alt=\"Emmerdale's Victoria Sugden staring at John Sugden, who looks injured with a plaster on his head, in the hospital.\" decoding=\"sync\"\/><br \/>\n\t\tVictoria Sugden is finally starting to see killer John for who he truly is (Picture: ITV)<\/p>\n<p><a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tv-soaps\/emmerdale\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Emmerdale<\/a>\u00a0spoilers follow for Tuesday\u2019s (September 16) episode that is\u00a0<a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/10\/11\/coronation-street-emmerdale-announce-huge-change-watch-21778032\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">now available to view<\/a>\u00a0on\u00a0<a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/itvx\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ITVX<\/a>. The episode in question will air on ITV1 on at 7:30pm.<\/p>\n<p>The scales have well and truly started to fall from <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/victoria-barton\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Victoria Sugden<\/a>\u2019s (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?client=safari&amp;rls=en&amp;q=isabel-hodgins+metro&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;oe=UTF-8\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Isabel Hodgins<\/a>) eyes where brother <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/john-sugden\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">John<\/a> (<a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/oliver-farnworth\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Oliver Farnworth<\/a>) is concerned after <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/robert-sugden\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Robert <\/a>(<a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/ryan-hawley\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ryan Hawley<\/a>) left her with food for thought. <\/p>\n<p>John, as viewers know, has <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/09\/11\/furious-emmerdale-fans-lash-unbelievable-chas-victoria-big-robert-twist-24136565\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">pulled the wool over just about everyone\u2019s eyes <\/a>since he rocked up in the eponymous village last year.<\/p>\n<p>Well, everyone except Robert and <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/mackenzie-boyd\/?ico=auto_link__P3_LNK1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mackenzie Boyd <\/a>(<a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/lawrence-robb\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Lawrence Robb<\/a>), who both had him sussed from day one!<\/p>\n<p>The medic has something of a hero complex, whereby he puts the lives of those in his care in danger so that he can swoop in and play the saviour when he \u2018rescues\u2019 them.<\/p>\n<p>In order to get said glory, however, the victims of his cruel antics are taken very close to death \u2013 with Chas Dingle (Lucy Pargeter) and Jacob Gallagher (Joe-Warren Plant) having almost lost their lives.<\/p>\n<p><a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/06\/05\/nate-robinson-emmerdale-happened-2-23325823\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nate Robinson (Jurell Carter) did, in fact, perish<\/a> amid John\u2019s attempt to \u2018save\u2019 him, leading the villain to hide the body in the lake and pin the blame on a patient named Owen, who he also allowed to die.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"329\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SEI_266319478-f8fb.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-24175786\" alt=\"Victoria speaks to Robert in prison in Emmerdale\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><br \/>\n\t\tVictoria sought answers from Robert, who is in prison for a crime he didn\u2019t commit (Picture: ITV)<\/p>\n<p>Robert knew full well that John was not to be trusted, hence why he followed his estranged sibling to the cottage last week, where he found him confessing his crimes to a horrified Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller), who had been drugged by the so-called medical professional. <\/p>\n<p><a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/08\/25\/aaron-faces-death-killer-john-takes-shocking-action-emmerdale-robert-kiss-23987454\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Enraged to see Robert<\/a>, John grabbed Aaron and <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/09\/08\/emmerdales-john-aaron-feared-dead-early-itvx-release-robert-screams-terror-24083830\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">dived off the gorge<\/a> with him in tow, framing his brother for the crime. John <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/09\/10\/emmerdale-confirms-aaron-johns-fates-itvx-early-release-24118867\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">recovered in hospital while Aaron was put into a medically induced coma<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Robert, meanwhile, was arrested for the incident, with no-one believing his claims that John is the one in the wrong. Victoria disowned Robert in favour of the killer, refusing to believing that John is dangerous. <\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SEI_266319477-eedb.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-24175787\" alt=\"Robert in shock in prison in Emmerdale\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><br \/>\n\t\tRobert urged Victoria to keep John away from Aaron as he recovers (Picture: ITV)<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\tFollow Metro Soaps on WhatsApp and get all the latest spoilers first!\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>Want to be the first to hear shocking EastEnders spoilers? Who\u2019s leaving Coronation Street? The latest gossip from Emmerdale?<\/p>\n<p>Join 10,000 soaps fans on <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2023\/10\/19\/follow-metro-soaps-on-whatsapp-to-get-all-the-latest-spoilers-19685681\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Metro&#8217;s WhatsApp Soaps community<\/a> and get access to spoiler galleries, must-watch videos, and exclusive interviews.<\/p>\n<p>Simply<a href=\"https:\/\/www.whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029Va3DxdUBadmjeLKa762u\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u00a0click on this link<\/a>, select \u2018Join Chat\u2019 and you\u2019re in! Don&#8217;t forget to turn on notifications so you can see when we&#8217;ve just dropped the latest spoilers! <\/p>\n<p>Robert urged Victoria to come and see him in prison to allow him the opportunity to explain. Vic refused initially but after some help from Matty Barton (Ash Palmisciano), Robert got his wish as Victoria arrived at the jail to hear him out. <\/p>\n<p>At first, her demeanour was cold as she reiterated her belief in John, urging Robert to tell the \u2018truth\u2019 and admit that he pushed John and Aaron from the cliff. <\/p>\n<p class=\"vjs-no-js\">To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbrowser that<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/videojs.com\/html5-video-support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">supports HTML5<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tvideo<\/a><\/p>\n<p>But Robert was steadfast in his position, professing his innocence once more. In fact, he made it very clear that, under no circumstances, would he ever hurt Aaron in the way John has claimed. <\/p>\n<p>Victoria\u2019s confidence in John\u2019s claims soon started to fade as she heard her brother out. Robert reiterated that John is dangerous, urging her to look out for Aaron, assuring her that once he wakes he\u2019ll be able to clear his name \u2013 that is, if John doesn\u2019t kill him first. <\/p>\n<p>The conversation left Vic somewhat shaken and as she returned to the hospital she learned that Aaron is being woken from his coma tomorrow. <\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\tCan&#8217;t wait for the next twist?\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>Hi, I\u2019m Stephen Patterson, Metro\u2019s Deputy Soaps Editor.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to stay up to date on the latest spoilers from Emmerdale, Walford, Weatherfield and more, sign up to <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/newsletters\/the-soaps-newsletter-daily\/?ito=soaps-article&amp;signup_source=soaps-bespoke-article\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">our daily Soaps Newsletter<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stephen-Patterson-September-2023-16a4-3acb.webp\" class=\"article-image wp-image-24177294\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><br \/>\n\t\tWake up to the latest storylines with Stephen\u2019s reporting<\/p>\n<p>From the big moments to the gossip you can\u2019t miss, it\u2019s all in your inbox every morning.<\/p>\n<p><a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/newsletters\/the-soaps-newsletter-daily\/?ito=soaps-article&amp;signup_source=soaps-bespoke-article\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up now<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SEI_264375612-2_85c514.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-24077377\" alt=\"FROM ITV  STRICT EMBARGO - No Use Before Tuesday 2nd September 2025  Emmerdale - Ep 10386  Monday 8th September 2025  Robert Sugden [RYAN HAWLEY] finally arrives at the cottage and accuses his brother of committing murder but John Sugden\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s [OLIVER FARNWORTH] defiance is unbreakable. When the confrontation turns physical, Robert\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s left lifeless on the ground.   Picture contact - David.crook@itv.com  Photographer - Mark Bruce  This photograph is (C) ITV and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itv\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><br \/>\n\t\tWill Robert\u2019s words of warning mean that John\u2019s days are numbered? (Picture: ITV)<\/p>\n<p>John\u2019s reaction, however, was not one of overwhelming joy. In fact, it was quite the opposite \u2013 and this didn\u2019t go unnoticed by Vic. <\/p>\n<p>Have the seeds finally started to set in for her? Has she come to realise that Robert is telling the truth and that John isn\u2019t the good guy he\u2019s making himself out to be? <\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s hoping this is a turning point for her because poor Mack \u2013 who was <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/09\/05\/mack-feared-dead-early-emmerdale-itvx-release-petrified-aaron-uncovers-johns-crimes-24074723\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">taken prisoner by John<\/a> earlier this month \u2013 is still languishing in the bunker. And he\u2019s running out of time.<\/p>\n<p>Upcoming scenes <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/09\/15\/charity-races-macks-side-injects-self-dark-emmerdale-outcome-24165760\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">will see him inject himself<\/a> with the syringe left by John \u2013 and he hallucinates his beloved Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins).<\/p>\n<p>At the hospital, Aaron regains consciousness, which sparks Charity\u2019s quest to find her beloved husband before it\u2019s too late. 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