ITV Emmerdale trailer 'confirms' unexpected second link to newcomer John Sugden

Emmerdale has just dropped an explosive new teaser trailer, hinting at the dramatic entry of a fresh face with revelations that promise to shake up the village.

In an advance look at next week's drama, viewers will see Victoria Sugden (played by Isabel Hodgins) reeling from the news of an undisclosed family member. The new storyline unfolds following scenes involving Eric Pollard (Chris Chittell) who has car troubles and is missing a dear friend's send-off.

Ever kind-hearted, Victoria offers to give a him a lift to the service. However, as events unravel at the church, Victoria inadvertently strikes a nerve with the mournful son while at his mother's service.

However, she's quickly taken aback when she discovers that he's called John Sugden (Oliver Farnworth). The plot thickens when Eric awkwardly suggests that John might be her half-brother, possibly another child of her late dad Jack Sugden.

Back in the Dales, Mackenzie Boyd (Lawrence Robb) responds to a vehicle breakdown that turns out to involve John.

Eric and Victoria stumble upon John's unexpected visit to the village; his arrival quickly stirs the pot among residents, reports the Mirror.

Early this month, it was announced Oliver Farnworth would bring life to the intriguing and dark-hued character John Sugden.

Emmerdale has shared a gripping new trailer showcasing his introduction, where he and Victoria are seen together in the countryside before Aaron Dingle makes an appearance, met with a chilling stare from John. The iconic voiceover sets the stage: "A new Sugden is coming to Emmerdale.."

Soap fans will remember that Aaron was once married to Robert Sugden (Ryan Hawley) who exited the show in 2019 after being incarcerated for the death of Lee Posner (Kristopher