John Sugden’s vendetta against his brother Robert continues to escalate in next week’s Emmerdale episodes, with a devious new twist. Fueled by jealousy and suspicion over Robert’s bond with Aaron Dingle, John will go to extreme lengths to destroy Robert’s reputation in the village — and this time, he’s willing to drag their young nephew Harry into his malicious plot.

According to Emmerdale insiders, John’s actions are driven entirely by spite. “Robert’s the only person in the village who sees through John’s Mr. Nice Guy act, so John will do whatever it takes to discredit him,” a source revealed.

The situation becomes even more intense when John catches Robert having a friendly conversation with Aaron at the café. As Aaron and Robert slowly mend their fractured relationship, John’s jealousy and paranoia reach new heights.

Using Harry as a Pawn

In an attempt to drive a wedge between Robert and his family, John seizes an opportunity when Victoria encourages Robert to spend more quality time with her young son, Harry. Robert, eager to be a good uncle, agrees to take Harry under his wing, but John has other plans.

When Robert is left alone with Harry, John manipulates the boy into making a lot of noise with his new drum set. Harry, thrilled by the permission to make a racket, obliges — but when Robert loses his temper and shouts at Harry, John’s plan goes into motion.

The Fallout

As expected, John arrives at Keeper’s Cottage just in time to witness the fallout. Robert, already struggling with PTSD and noise sensitivity due to his difficult time in prison, finds himself in a situation he could have easily avoided. John shamelessly exploits Robert’s struggles to cause trouble, setting the stage for even more tension between the brothers.

Devastated by the scene, Robert is crushed when Harry, frightened by the shouting, clings to John for comfort. John’s smug satisfaction is palpable as he revels in the chaos he has caused.

Later, John seizes the opportunity to speak poorly of Robert in front of Aaron. With Aaron and Robert’s relationship still fragile, the question remains: will Aaron fall for John’s manipulative tactics? Could this be the final blow to Robert and Aaron’s friendship?

As John’s campaign of deceit continues, Emmerdale fans are left wondering how long Robert can withstand his brother’s relentless attacks. Will he be able to rebuild his fractured relationships, or is John’s plot destined to tear the family apart? Only time will tell.

In a twist that’s sent shockwaves through the village of Emmerdale, John has set his sights on a surprising target in his relentless quest to take down Robert Sugden — and viewers are left reeling from the unexpected move.

John, who has been steadily building his grip on power and influence in the village, has long viewed Robert as a major obstacle standing in his way. Their rivalry, marked by bitter confrontations and dangerous gambits, has escalated over recent weeks, with John determined to crush Robert’s standing once and for all. But in a shocking turn of events, John’s latest strategy involves targeting someone close to Robert — someone no one saw coming.

Instead of going head-to-head with Robert directly, John has begun to manipulate and threaten Victoria Sugden, Robert’s wife, using her as leverage in a high-stakes game of control and intimidation. This move takes John’s vendetta to a new, darker level, forcing Robert to confront the possibility that his personal life may be exploited in the battle for dominance.

The unexpected nature of John’s tactic has fans buzzing, as the show explores the dangerous consequences of mixing business with family. Social media erupted after the latest episode aired, with viewers expressing shock at John’s ruthless willingness to cross personal boundaries. “I did NOT see John going after Victoria coming,” one fan tweeted. “This is next-level villainy.”

John’s willingness to use Victoria as a pawn highlights how far he’s willing to go to break Robert — not just professionally but emotionally. This has set the stage for intense drama, with the Sugden family’s bonds put under unprecedented strain. Robert now faces an agonizing dilemma: protect his loved ones or fight back against John’s escalating threats.

Meanwhile, Victoria’s role has become more complicated than ever. Caught in the crossfire, she must navigate the dangerous waters of John’s schemes while trying to support Robert and keep their family intact. This unexpected target raises questions about how much damage John can inflict and whether the Sugden marriage can withstand the pressure.

Behind the scenes, producers have teased that this storyline will be a major turning point in the season, promising twists, betrayals, and emotional confrontations. The question on everyone’s mind is: how far will John go — and what price will the Sugdens pay?

As tensions mount, viewers are glued to their screens, eager to see how Robert responds to this new threat and whether he can protect those he loves from John’s ruthless plans. One thing is certain: the battle for Emmerdale’s future just got a whole lot more personal — and a lot more dangerous.