Emmerdale viewers were left horrified on Friday night as Victoria Sugden was seemingly drugged by her brother John Sugden in a tense confrontation. The villain, played by Oliver Farnworth, broke into Victoria's home and threatened her with a needle, leaving fans worried for her safety.
John, who has a history of violence including killing Nate Robinson and drugging Chas Dingle, told Victoria he had no intention of hurting her but wanted to take her and her son Harry away. Despite her protests, he pulled out a syringe, saying, 'This will not hurt a bit,' before the episode ended.
Fans took to social media to express their fears, with one writing, 'He has no problems hurting Vic & Harry if his plan fails.' Another speculated that John intends to use them to control Aaron Dingle, his former husband. The scenes are building up to a crossover with Coronation Street, titled 'Corriedale,' set to air on 5 January.
Oliver Farnworth, who also played Andy Carver on Coronation Street, revealed that the crossover has been in the works since August. He described John as more 'unhinged' than ever, driven by love and jealousy. The exact plot remains under wraps, but fans are bracing for a dramatic conclusion.
