High Drama, Low Cooking Skills

Emmerdale delivered another night of chaos in the Dales — with a child rushed to hospital and another caught up in drug-dealing. But surprisingly, the biggest talking point among fans wasn’t the drama. It was Robert Sugden’s hopeless attempt at peeling a potato.

In the latest episode, Robert (Ryan Hawley) sat down for a tense heart-to-heart with sister Victoria. She pushed him to face the truth about his prison husband Kev Townsend and to end the marriage for Aaron’s sake. But as Vic grilled him about his messy love life, viewers couldn’t help but notice Robert losing a battle of his own — with a spud.

Social Media Reacts: “Put Down the Potato Peeler”

Fans flocked to social media to poke fun at the hilariously awkward moment.

@gerdo1961 joked: “Did the potato peeling acting coach forget to work with Robert??”
@full01 added: “Robert’s never peeled a spud before!”

Others saw life lessons hidden in the scene. @yorkshirelassX0 quipped: “Things Robert needs to learn; how to tell Aaron the truth, how to divorce his psycho armed robber husband and how to peel potatoes.”

Meanwhile, @emily_wright29 summed it up with: “Robert Jacob Sugden put down the potato peeler.”

The Bigger Picture

Behind the comedy moment lies serious drama. Robert’s secret marriage to Kev has put his reunion with Aaron in jeopardy, and Victoria is urging him to face reality before everything blows up. But for many viewers, his cooking disaster proved that the once-slick Sugden may be losing his touch in more ways than one.

A Classic Soap Mix

It’s the balance fans love most about Emmerdale — a blend of gritty storylines and unintentionally hilarious moments. While Robert’s twisted love life continues to unravel, fans will be remembering his potato-peeling fail long after the credits rolled.