ITV Share By Jade Brown Aug 21 2025 By Jade Brown Aug 21 2025 Is Mack really dead? All we know as killer John strikes again John chased Mack with a bow and arrow. John Sugden John's Secret Life Mackenzie Boyd Share By Jade Brown Aug 21 2025 By Jade Brown Aug 21 2025 In tonight’s hour long episode of Emmerdale, Mack appeared to meet a grisly end at the hands of John – but is he really dead? After discovering that John Sugden was close pals with the removal man who’d identified Owen in the Nate murder investigation, Mack quickly came to the conclusion that John killed Nate. But in this case, knowledge was not power, as Mack’s life was immediately put in grave danger. John chased after Mack with a crossbow, but is there any chance that he survived the attack? A bow and arrow was John’s weapon of choice (Credit: ITV) John chased Mack in Emmerdale A nervous Mackenzie Boyd stayed quiet while in the van with John, as he tried to figure out what to do about his discovery that John killed Nate. He attempted to text Robert, but was interrupted by John – who said he needed help as there was a problem with the van. Mack pretended he was only being quiet because he had a headache, but his lie was quickly exposed by John. John called him a bad liar, before asking him: “By now, I’m guessing you’ve joined up the dots?” John then said: “It really would have been better for everyone if you had not seen that photo, better for you.” article continues below Read all the latest spoilers Mack claimed he wasn’t fussed about John’s past and said he was just thinking about the stag do he was going to in London. But John menacingly said: “We both know you’re not going to London any more.” When Mack told John he wasn’t afraid of him, John continued to portray his evil side. He said: “Well that’s your second mistake, isn’t it? Your first was getting into this van.” They had a fight, giving Mack a chance to run off into the woods. While running, Mack tripped and rolled down a hill. John followed hot on his heels with a bow and arrow. John shot Mack with an arrow (Credit: ITV) Mack begged for his life John insisted that he wasn’t really a murderer – it’s about survival. Mack tried to run again, but John shot him with an arrow. As Mack fell to the ground, he accidentally answered his phone, with Charity’s voice being heard telling Mack to get to Aaron’s leaving drinks. John pocketed Mack’s phone, as Mack begged for his life. He warned Mack to stop talking as it’ll make it worse due to his lungs filling with blood from the arrow piercing his body. John told Mack he used to hate him as he was too close to Aaron. He then added that he didn’t believe Mack would keep quiet and let his best mate stay married to a killer. With Mack’s death looking inevitable, John lifted up a big rock and went to bring it down on Mack’s head. Later, a flashback showed the rock coming right down on Mack. We also saw John wiping blood off his van. We then saw blood in the back, with what looked like a body covered with a blanket. John said to himself: “Guess I really am the bad guy.” Is this the end for Mack? (Credit: ITV) Is Mack dead in Emmerdale? No official statement has been released regarding Mack’s future on the soap. But The Sun previously revealed that Lawrence Robb, who plays Mack, was leaving Emmerdale. The publication reported that Mack will die. A source told them: “The scenes are going to be really harrowing for fans to watch. Mackenzie has been in so many scrapes and dangerous positions, but this time it looks like he’s bitten off more than he can chew.” However, the insider added: “There are huge twists and turns coming throughout this storyline and it’s going to run for months and months.” So could it later be revealed that Mack isn’t dead after all. Fans certainly believe so, with some coming up with a theory that John will hold Mack hostage instead. Actor Lawrence Robb appeared on Loose Women last week, but remained tight lipped about the outcome of this story. He said: “Yeah, there are lots of rumours, and rumours they shall remain.” He added: “Ultimately, if and when the time for Mack to leave comes. Whether that might be my choice or the choice of the writers/producers, I’ll be thankful for the time that I’ve had. “Ultimately, no one is safe in the show, certainly not in Emmerdale. It’s the most dangerous village in the country.” Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns What else happened in Emmerdale tonight? Also in Emmerdale tonight, Gabby spilt the beans resulting in Moira teaming up with Victoria and Robert Sugden instead. Elsewhere, Vinny continued to live in denial about what happened with Mike. Read on for a full recap of tonight's episode of Emmerdale. Moira made a new deal After Gabby shared what she knew with Moira and Cain, Moira made the decision not to sell to Kim. Instead, Victoria Sugden made Moira an offer – suggesting her and Robert could buy into Butlers. Victoria later got Robert on board by letting him know she had money stashed away for a rainy day. As Victoria, Robert, Moira and Cain celebrated their new allegiance in the pub, Joe Tate arrived and warned Robert it wouldn't end well for him. Joe later had a go at Gabby for letting the cat out of the bag and warned her that Kim would not be happy. Aaron and Robert shared an emotional goodbye With Robert having the new business deal with the farm to focus on, he told Aaron that he wasn't going to tell anyone about what happened between them. Robert told Aaron he just wants him to be happy. Aaron told his ex that in a different life things could have worked out between them. Robert responded: "Well I can’t stop loving you in this one." With Aaron and John set to leave, Robert told his ex: "Goodbye Mr Dingle." With Aaron emotionally replying: "I’ll see you later, Mr Sugden." Vinny denied knowing Mike The police continued to question Vinny, but Vinny denied knowing Mike. The police said they have evidence of him having paid Mike money, but Vinny claimed he must have been hacked. They went on to say they have have evidence of Mike targeting gay men online. But Vinny insisted he wasn't gay and pointed out his upcoming wedding to a woman. The police were eager for Vinny to talk as he is only victim with paper trail as other victims used ATMs, but Vinny wouldn't budge. He later lied to Gabby that the police had only been there because of a small robbery. Share Good to Know Share By Jade Brown Aug 21 2025 By Jade Brown Aug 21 2025
