July 31st 2024.
John made quite the entrance when his casting was announced by the Emmerdale bosses. The big reveal hinted at an unexpected romance in the cards for his character, John Sugden. Fans were abuzz with speculation that he might get involved with Aaron Dingle, especially given the popularity of Aaron's current relationship with Robert Sugden, who also happens to be John's half-brother.
Oliver Farnworth, the actor behind John, confirmed that this potential romance is indeed a possibility. "We quickly learn that he has a military background and is openly gay," he shared. "He definitely stirs things up and catches the eye of a few people." With Aaron being the only openly gay male character on the show besides Arthur Thomas, it seems likely that he and John will eventually end up together. However, Oliver warned that it might not happen right away, as it could be a slow-burning relationship.
As John settles into life in the village, viewers will get to know more about his past and his personality as he interacts with various characters. "He has a pretty amazing backstory," Oliver revealed. "We quickly find out that he is Victoria's half-brother, but there is much more to him that will be revealed slowly." Oliver also shared that he has been having a blast filming for the show, going on location shoots and getting into mischief on set.
Playing a character with such a well-established family history on the show was a bit of a challenge for Oliver, as he had to ignore his own knowledge of the show's history. "He knows he is a Sugden, but he doesn't understand the significance of the name," he explained. "At the beginning, he isn't interested in being part of that family, which was hard for me as an actor because I do understand the importance of the Sugden family on the show. But as John spends more time in the village, he might start to uncover more about his past and become more invested in his family's history."
Oliver also acknowledged the huge fan interest in the Aaron/Robert relationship and the potential backlash from fans if John and Aaron do end up together. He is ready for any reaction and welcomes the attention with open arms. "I have no problem with it at all," he said with a smile.
It's clear that there is much more to John than meets the eye, and Oliver is still discovering new things about his character as the show progresses. With his interesting backstory and potential for romance, John is sure to shake things up in the village and leave a lasting impression on viewers.
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