Emmerdale fans are in for explosive drama this week, as John Sugden’s web of lies begins to crumble — and Aaron Dingle edges closer to the truth.

After weeks of dark secrets and chilling confrontations, John may finally be exposed. Viewers saw him seemingly kill Mackenzie Boyd in last Thursday’s dramatic episode. Now, a fresh spoiler for Friday, August 29, teases a “shocking discovery” that could mark the beginning of his downfall.

John Struggles to Cover His Tracks

In the aftermath of Mack’s brutal fate, John is scrambling to hide his crimes. Determined to protect himself, he works to erase every trace of Mack’s disappearance. But as always in Emmerdale, secrets never stay hidden for long.

The biggest question for fans is: has John finally gone too far? Rumours swirl of a dramatic exit for the character, and with Aaron starting to ask difficult questions, time may be running out for John’s twisted double life.

Aaron Confronts John With “Shocking Discovery”

Spoilers reveal that next Friday, Aaron stumbles across something that changes everything. In tense scenes, he’s shown examining framed photographs on a cabinet. His face says it all — shock, betrayal, and anger.

Moments later, Aaron confronts John in the hallway, a photo clutched in his hand. He accuses his husband of being “a liar.” But what exactly has he found? And how much of John’s murderous past is about to unravel?

The soap is keeping details under wraps, but one thing is clear — Aaron has only just scratched the surface.

John’s Sinister Crimes Resurface

For months, John has fooled everyone into believing he’s a dependable, even heroic figure. But beneath the façade lies a chilling trail of manipulation, violence, and murder.

• He killed Nate Robinson and dumped his body in a lake, before framing patient Owen and leaving him to die from a suspected overdose.

• He carefully planted evidence to deflect blame, even implicating Ella Forster in the stalking of Liam Cavanagh and Chas Dingle.

• He orchestrated Jacob Gallagher’s allergic reaction and Cain Dingle’s collapse after drinking, setting himself up as the rescuer.

• He silenced Robert Sugden’s suspicions, while convincing the rest of the village that Robert was simply paranoid.

But Mackenzie Boyd saw through John’s mask. After spotting John’s ties to shady “removal man” Ben, Mack pieced together the shocking truth about Nate’s death.

Mack’s Deadly Confrontation

That knowledge sealed his fate. In harrowing scenes last week, John pursued Mack through the woods with chilling determination. He struck Mack with a bow and arrow before delivering the final, brutal blow with a heavy stone.

John’s words as Mack begged for mercy — “it’s all about survival” — still echo with fans. The soap has all but confirmed Mack’s death, with reports that actor Lawrence Robb is leaving Emmerdale after five years in the role.

The Beginning of John’s Downfall?

Now, the spotlight turns back to Aaron. His discovery could be the first domino in John’s unravelling. For too long, John has manipulated events and hidden in plain sight. But the truth is edging closer to the surface, and Aaron’s suspicions could set the stage for one of the most dramatic showdowns in recent Emmerdale history.

Fans won’t have to wait long to find out how this plays out. Emmerdale continues all week on ITV1, with episodes available early on ITVX. Friday’s instalment, airing August 29, promises a revelation that could change everything.

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From John’s crumbling mask to Aaron’s growing determination, the stage is set for a game-changing twist. Mack’s fate may already be sealed, but John’s own downfall could be closer than he realises.

Don’t miss Emmerdale this week — the truth about John Sugden may finally explode into the open.