Emmerdale’s Chris Coghill Admits Kev Is a “Massive Spanner in the Works” as Aaron Learns the Truth
Kev’s Arrival Turns Robert’s Life Upside Down
Emmerdale newcomer Chris Coghill has promised explosive scenes ahead as his character Kev Townsend shakes up life for Robert Sugden and Aaron Dingle. The actor, who made his debut earlier this month, revealed that Kev’s presence is set to “throw a massive spanner in the works” for the former couple.
“Kev is unhinged,” Chris explained. “There are some genuine feelings there, but they’re not quite what they should be.”
Robert, played by Ryan Hawley, is already struggling to rebuild his relationship with ex-husband Aaron after years apart. But when Kev—his secret husband from prison—arrives unannounced, everything Robert has been hiding threatens to come crashing down.
Robert’s Double Life Begins to Crumble
Robert has been doing everything possible to keep Aaron and Kev apart, downplaying his prison marriage and trying to convince himself that his past can stay buried. But when Kev unexpectedly bumps into Aaron, the truth becomes harder to hide.
Under pressure from Victoria Sugden, Robert finally agrees to end things with Kev. Yet when Aaron joyfully tells their friends at The Woolpack that he and Robert are back together, Robert’s guilt intensifies.
He later confronts Kev, warning him to control his temper, but Kev’s jealousy and confusion only deepen. “It’s unclear what Kev really wants,” Ryan Hawley shared. “He’s volatile, unpredictable, and dangerous—but not in a calculated way. There’s something tragic and redeemable about him, too.”
The Moment Aaron Finds Out
In the shocking scenes ahead, Kev gifts Robert an expensive watch and, unable to hide his feelings, kisses him in public. Robert freezes in horror—because Aaron witnesses everything.
The moment threatens to destroy Robron for good, with Aaron left shattered by the betrayal and Robert struggling to explain the web of lies that brought them here.
“Kev’s a big obstacle,” Ryan added. “He’s dangerous, but also someone Robert doesn’t want to hurt. There’s still a connection there, and that makes it even more complicated.”
Vulnerability Beneath the Chaos
Despite Kev’s unpredictable nature, Chris Coghill hinted that the character isn’t all menace and manipulation. “There’s a nice little thing with Victoria, where she starts to see a bit of vulnerability in him,” he revealed. “There are moments where he’s almost sweet—just a damaged man trying to hold onto something real.”
When asked if Kev might clash with Aaron’s family, Chris laughed: “Obviously Aaron’s a Dingle, but I would’ve liked to have a fight with Cain. You never know.”
A New Chapter for the Sugden Saga
As Emmerdale fans brace for the fallout, the love triangle between Robert, Aaron, and Kev promises some of the show’s most intense drama of the year. With secrets exposed and loyalties tested, the question remains—can Robert ever truly escape his past, or has Kev’s return destroyed his future with Aaron for good?