Emmerdale fans are convinced that John Sugden is lying as he finally shared who Aidan Moore is

Emmerdale devotees are convinced John Sugden isn’t being truthful as he divulged the identity of Aidan Moore at long last.

Oliver Farnworth, the soap’s fresh face playing John, made quite the entrance earlier this year as the previously unknown son of Jack Sugden, portrayed by Clive Hornby. His impact on the villagers was immediate and formidable.

Isabel Hodgins’ character Victoria Sugden was taken aback to discover she had an additional brother in John. Since his arrival, the enigmatic John has effortlessly integrated into village routines, much to Victoria’s pleasure.

Yet, a recent incident stirred suspicions. Victoria nosed around John’s van his former home uncovering dog tags bearing ‘Aidan Moore.

‘ A confrontation ensued with an infuriated John ejecting her and insisting she stay out of his affairs. Nevertheless, in Tuesday’s instalment (24 September), John extended an olive branch towards Vic, finally explaining that Aidan Moore was a close military comrade during their service in Afghanistan, reports Leeds Live.

Recounting a tragic memory, John described how playing football with a local youngster led to catastrophe when Aidan was killed by a bomb at their base, despite John’s futile rescue efforts.

But Emmerdale enthusiasts aren’t swallowing this story. Chatter on an Emmerdale Facebook group raised doubts, with one fan speculating: “Anyone thinks John isn’t who he says he is and he’s using his dead army mates identity.”

Another chimed in with agreement: “I was thinking the same.” One viewer wrote: “The real John Sugden could be the army mate.” Echoing the suspicions, another commented: “Yep there’s just something about him I don’t trust.”

Across on platform X, concurring with the sentiment that John is deceptive, a viewer vented: “Fake John Sugden is such a lying b****** but I find it amusing that Victoria swallows his s****.”

Emmerdale airs weeknights on ITV1 and ITVX at 7.30pm