New Sugden Arrives in Emmerdale, Aaron Dingle's Past Looms

Emmerdale fans are in for a treat as a new Sugden arrives in the village, bringing with him potential drama for both Victoria and Aaron Dingle.

Oliver Farnworth, known for his role in Coronation Street, joins the cast as John Sugden, a new arrival set to disrupt the lives of the remaining Sugden family member, Victoria, in the village.

John's arrival is expected to create a stir, with whispers of him "catching the eye of an unsuspecting resident", suggesting a potential romantic entanglement that could lead to further drama in the Dales.

Danny Miller, who plays Aaron Dingle, recently hinted at the potential for conflict between John and Aaron, given Aaron's history with Robert, his former husband. "With the history that Aaron has with Robert, it'll be interesting to see what happens with them," Miller shared with Digital Spy.

John's arrival comes shortly after Ryan Hawley, who played Robert Sugden, departed the show to join BBC One's Casualty.

While fans may miss the chemistry between Aaron and Robert, the arrival of John promises to bring fresh opportunities for both Aaron and Victoria.

Adding to the excitement, Oliver Farnworth has already been spotted filming alongside Jeff Hordley, who plays Cain Dingle, in dramatic fire scenes that will air in the coming weeks.

John Sugden will be at the center of the high-stakes rescue scenes when Moira Dingle and Ruby Fox-Miligan find themselves trapped in a burning barn. This will be a crucial opportunity for John to showcase his character and establish himself within the Emmerdale community.

With a new Sugden stirring up the village, it's sure to be an eventful summer for Emmerdale. Be sure to catch the drama unfold on weekdays at 7.30pm on ITV1, and stream on ITVX.