As the village prepares for some paintball action, one villager’s sinister plans risk turning the party into mayhem in Emmerdale. John Sugden is not only clinging to a few fibs—he’s heading into treacherous waters. And one entirely innocent person is about to be caught in the crossfire.
Trouble Brewing Between Mack and John
John has constructed his romance with Aaron Dingle on a web of deception—and now he’s willing to do anything to keep it. Since Mackenzie Boyd discovered the truth about Aidan’s demise and John’s false engagement statement, he’s made it evident that he doesn’t trust John one iota.
Set on preventing Mack from outing him, John has already attempted to hit him with a piece of wood. But the swing went awry and hit Liam by mistake. Nevertheless, John isn’t to be underestimated—he’s preparing to make a second, much more deliberate attempt. As the stag do gets under way, animosity between Mack and John hangs in the air. Mack gets a menacing message from John, unaware just how serious the warning is.
Emmerdale: Paintball Becomes Deadly
While everyone is busy playing paintball, John observes Mack slipping away and tails him, trying to get him alone. Mack, now alone, has no clue he’s being stalked.
But in another gruesome turn of events, John’s scheme goes terribly awry—once more. This time, it’s not Mack who pays the price. Little Harry gets hurt, an innocent casualty in John’s warped crusade.
Love Blinds, Friendship Strains
Actor Lawrence Robb, who portrays Mackenzie, said tensions will escalate between Mack and Aaron, particularly with Aaron not being able to see through John’s deception. Robb said Aaron really loves John, and love has a way of clouding judgment—even when danger is right in front of you.
Now, with John becoming increasingly unstable and the village starting to feel the effects, the question is—how much longer can he maintain the charade? Stay with Soap Opera Daily for all the latest twists, secrets and stunners on Emmerdale!
