Emmerdale viewers believe John Sugden's time in the village is coming to an end, with many predicting a deadly fate for the troubled character. Since his arrival last year, John has been exposed as a manipulative figure with a 'hero complex', leading to a series of dangerous incidents.
Flashbacks have revealed John's involvement in swapping coffee stickers, causing Jacob to suffer anaphylactic shock, and tampering with Chas's medication. Most seriously, he accidentally killed Nate Robinson during a barn fire while attempting to 'save' him. Nate's disappearance has raised suspicions among villagers.
Victoria Sugden uncovered the truth about John's past, learning that his supposed dead friend Aidan is actually his fiancé. Mackenzie then confronted John and told him to leave. Fans now speculate that John's storyline can only end with his death, as one Reddit user noted: 'The show is going to have to kill John off.'
Another viewer commented on Facebook: 'They'll kill John off as it can't continue for much longer.' Emmerdale airs weekdays at 7:30pm on ITV1 and is available on ITVX.
