Emmerdale’s Aaron Dingle Faces Chilling Death Threat After Robert’s Ultimate Betrayal
Emmerdale has plunged Aaron Dingle into yet another emotional storm, as his rekindled romance with Robert Sugden takes a dangerous turn. What began as a fragile reunion between the former husbands has spiralled into deceit, danger, and a shocking death threat from Robert’s secret spouse, Kev Townsend.
Aaron’s World Crumbles Again
After enduring the trauma of discovering that his late husband John Sugden was a killer, Aaron finally began to believe in love again when Robert re-entered his life. The pair’s renewed connection offered a flicker of hope — until Aaron caught Robert kissing another man outside The Woolpack.
That man was Kev Townsend (Chris Coghill), Robert’s secret husband, who recently reappeared in the village after being released from prison on compassionate grounds. Kev’s confession that he is dying of cancer only deepened the chaos.
Robert’s Web of Lies
Robert (Ryan Hawley) had planned to keep his prison marriage hidden, hoping to secure Kev’s fortune once he passed away while reigniting things with Aaron (Danny Miller). But with Kev’s early release, his plans crumbled.
Determined to reassert control, Kev made his intentions clear with a provocative public kiss, staking his claim over Robert in full view of the village — and Aaron. It was a bold act of possession that set the tone for what was to come.
Kev’s Dangerous Obsession
Actor Chris Coghill has described Kev as “an incredibly dangerous person” who “wouldn’t hesitate to attack anyone, apart from possibly Robert.” That dark side soon emerged when Kev learned that Aaron had exposed his marriage to the rest of the village.
Fueled by anger and a twisted sense of loyalty, Kev confronted Aaron at his flat and issued a chilling warning: if Aaron didn’t back off, there would be consequences. His words carried a deadly edge, and it was clear that Kev — dying or not — had nothing left to lose.
Betrayal Cuts Deep
As if the threat weren’t enough, Aaron soon discovered that Robert had betrayed him once again, revealing deeply personal information about his abusive past with Gordon to Kev. The revelation shattered Aaron, leaving his mother Chas (Lucy Pargeter) to pick up the pieces of her broken son once more.
Robert, Aaron, and Mack: A Brewing War
Aaron wasted no time telling Robert about the threat, forcing a confrontation between the two men. When Aaron later confided in Mackenzie Boyd (Lawrence Robb), Mack vowed to defend his friend — setting up a tense showdown between Mack and the unhinged Kev.
As tensions rise, Robert finds himself trapped between his dangerous husband and the man he still loves, while Aaron struggles to protect himself from a man who clearly doesn’t understand boundaries — or limits.
Has Aaron Met His Match?
With Kev spiralling and Robert’s lies unravelling, Emmerdale is gearing up for a high-stakes confrontation that could have deadly consequences. As Aaron faces yet another heartbreak — and possibly another violent chapter — fans are left wondering whether Robert’s betrayal will cost him more than just love this time.