In a recent turn of events on Emmerdale, newcomer John Sugden has unveiled some intriguing family connections, revealing himself as the long-lost son of Jack Sugden. His arrival shocked the village, particularly his half-sister, Victoria, who has since warmed to him. John also claims that Aiden Moore, his army comrade from Afghanistan, was killed in action. He emotionally recounted how a bomb claimed Aiden’s life, despite his efforts to save him.

However, fans of the show are skeptical of John’s story. Many believe that he may not be telling the truth, suspecting that John could actually be posing as his deceased friend, Aiden, and has stolen his identity. These doubts have sparked widespread speculation that John isn’t who he claims to be.

The mystery surrounding John’s true identity has stirred interest in the Sugden family tree. Viewers were reminded that Jack Sugden, who passed away in 2009, had four children from different relationships: Jackie, who died in 1989, Robert, Victoria, and Andy, who was adopted. John, it appears, is the product of an affair Jack had with a woman named Barbara.

Victoria, now the only Sugden still living in the village, is growing close to John, but their relationship may become more complicated if the rumors about his identity turn out to be true. Fans are also excited by recent references to Robert Sugden, Victoria’s ex-husband, sparking hopes of his potential return to the show.