*poiler for Emmerdale: “Unraveling Secrets: John Sugden Reveals the Aidan Moore Mystery in Emmerdale!”

In a gripping turn of events on *Emmerdale*, John Sugden finally opens up about the heartbreaking secret he’s been hiding about Aidan Moore. Ever since John’s arrival in the village, fans have been puzzled by the set of army dog tags he carries, bearing Aidan’s name. His reluctance to share anything about his past fueled speculation that his connection to Aidan might be dark or sinister. However, the episode airing on September 24 revealed a much more tragic backstory.

During an emotional conversation with Victoria, John revealed that Aidan was not only a fellow soldier but his best friend. Both had served together in Afghanistan, where a devastating tragedy struck just weeks before the troops were set to withdraw. While playing football with a young Afghan recruit, a bomb exploded, killing the recruit instantly and fatally injuring Aidan. John tearfully recalled how he tried to save Aidan, even telling him he could, but deep down, he knew it wasn’t true. He described the painful memory of holding Aidan’s hand as his friend slipped away, overcome with fear.

The trauma of losing Aidan led John to quit the army, isolating himself from others and living a nomadic life in his van. He admitted to Victoria that he feels an overwhelming sense of guilt, believing he let Aidan down and can never forgive himself.

This vulnerable moment brings Victoria and John closer together, as she comforts him in his grief. However, John’s struggles are far from over. Upcoming episodes hint at more turmoil, as he becomes entangled in a crime involving Aaron Dingle and faces complications from lies about Arthur Thomas’s love life.