Soap bosses face backlash over the latest Sugden family shake-up. Introduced in 1972, the Sugdens were once central to the show. However, since the 90s, the family’s presence has dwindled due to cast changes. Now, only Victoria and her young son are the remaining blood Sugdens. Emmerdale spoilers confirm it might be too late despite a new addition. Let us see what happens next!
Will The Sugdens Regain Their Glory With New Member’s Arrival?
The Sugden family has been a major part of the ITV soap since 1972. They dominated some of the biggest storylines in the 1970s and 1980s. However, due to cast changes, they have almost vanished since the 1990s. Now, the only Sugdens left are Victoria and her son Harry.
Let’s not forget that Andy’s daughter Sarah is still around, but she’s more connected to the Dingles. The new soap boss, Sophie Roper, revealed an exciting addition to the Sugden family. Former Coronation Street star Oliver Farnworth is joining The Dales as John Sugden. But many fans are upset, saying ‘it’s too little, too late’ for the Sugdens.
Fans took to the soap forums to express their disappointment. One fan remarked that they didn’t think the show cared about the Sugdens anymore. They added, “They’ve been bordering on extinction for so long. Victoria is barely used.”
Another fan commented that with the recent mishandling of characters like Caleb, they had little confidence that a long-lost Sugden would add anything. A fourth fan added that when Robert was brought back, it seemed more like he was used for Katie’s exit storyline and barely involved with the Sugdens.
Despite the fans’ concerns, soap makers expressed excitement about the new addition. They compared the Sugdens to the Dingles and labelled them an iconic family group. Producer Sophie Roper mentioned that Oliver Farnworth is a talented actor and a ‘brilliant new addition.’
She teased, “And he’s going to bring lots of drama to the Dales, which I’m going to keep quite tight-lipped about for now.” Let us see what he has to offer! For more Emmerdale spoilers, keep checking Soap Opera Daily! Will he bring back Sugdens into the scene? Or is this the final curtain for the once-beloved family?
