Emmerdale fans will finally get answers next week as Robert Sugden and Aaron Dingle share emotional scenes, six years after Robert left the village. The reunion, set in prison, sees long-awaited revelations for loyal viewers.
Robert, played by Ryan Hawley, made a shock return in recent weeks after being imprisoned in 2019. His abrupt reappearance came just after Aaron's marriage to John Sugden, and next week's special episode focuses on the ex-couple's fraught meeting.
Aaron is initially reluctant to visit Robert, but when he does, he finds himself torn. Robert immediately declares his love, leaving Aaron confused given Robert's earlier divorce and years of silence. Aaron ultimately devastates Robert by insisting John is the man for him.
An insider teased: 'It's the moment Robron fans have waited for. Robert wastes no time telling Aaron he loves him, leaving Aaron torn. But Aaron is keen to avoid drama and devastates Robert with his decision.' However, the source hints that Aaron may not be true to his feelings.
John is furious when he discovers the secret meeting, and tensions escalate as Robert vows to return to the village. Robert's sister Victoria urges him to confront his trauma after six years locked up, as hints of hidden secrets emerge.
Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX, with an hour-long episode on Thursdays. The Mirror's soap insider promises the scenes are 'exactly what Robron fans have wanted for so long'.
