Robert’s Secret Marriage Threatens His Second Chance

Robert Sugden is back where he always wanted to be — in Aaron Dingle’s arms — but Emmerdale fans know happiness never lasts long in the Dales. After weeks of chaos, heartbreak, and lies, Robert has finally rekindled his romance with Aaron. Yet, one devastating secret still hangs over him: he’s already married.

When Robert returned to the village earlier this year, his goal was simple — to win back Aaron at any cost. He crashed Aaron’s wedding to John Sugden, determined to prove his ex’s new husband was bad news. It turned out he was right: John was later exposed as a murderer. But just as Robert got what he wanted, his hidden past came knocking in the form of Kev, his husband from prison.

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Kev Returns — and Brings Trouble With Him

Robert’s double life began while behind bars, where he impulsively married fellow inmate Kev (Christopher Coghill). Since then, he’s been keeping the relationship a secret, hoping it would quietly fade away after Kev’s supposed terminal diagnosis.

When Kev suddenly appeared in the village on day release, Robert’s world began to unravel. Not only is Kev very much alive, but he’s growing suspicious of Robert’s rekindled bond with Aaron. To make things worse, Victoria (Isabel Hodgins) knows about the marriage and is pressuring her brother to tell the truth before Aaron finds out.

Robert, though, is desperate to keep up appearances. He tells himself that Kev won’t be around much longer — and that his silence is justifiable. But the cracks are already showing.

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Aaron’s Big Step Forward

Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller) is finally ready to move on from his past heartbreak. When he invites Robert to stay the night at the flat they once shared, it feels like a major step toward reconciliation. Robert jumps at the chance, seeing it as the perfect opportunity to start fresh.

But as the pair share a quiet, emotional moment together, Robert’s phone lights up — it’s Kev. Panicked, Robert silences the call before Aaron can see, terrified that his secret will come out.

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Kev’s Shocking Call

Unbeknownst to Aaron, Kev isn’t calling to talk about love or forgiveness. He’s calling with news that could blow Robert’s entire plan apart. The dying husband may not be dying after all, and if that’s true, Robert’s carefully built web of lies is about to collapse.

As Victoria predicted, the truth won’t stay buried for long — and when Aaron learns what Robert’s been hiding, Emmerdale could be heading for one of its biggest confrontations yet.