Jewellery loot, love triangles, and forensic chaos—did Aaron just walk into Kev’s trap?

Aaron Caught Red-Handed—Literally

Aaron Dingle may have just landed himself in deep trouble—and fans are not holding back. In this week’s episode of Emmerdale, Aaron followed Kev into the village church as part of his ongoing scheme with Robert Sugden to recover a bag of stolen jewellery. But instead of staying one step ahead, Aaron made a potentially game-ending mistake.

He touched the loot. Bare-handed.

The Loot That Could Take Him Down

Aaron’s goal was simple: uncover Kev’s hidden stash and expose him. But when he found the bag of stolen items, viewers watched in disbelief as he handled the contents without gloves, leaving his fingerprints all over the evidence.

And it wasn’t just Aaron. Robert also previously handled the loot, linking both men directly to Kev’s crimes—at least in the eyes of the law.

Now fans believe it’s only a matter of time before that evidence is used against them.

Fans Erupt Online: “WHY DID YOU TOUCH IT?”

Social media exploded with frustration as viewers reacted in real time.

• @hasunah wrote: “So that makes Aaron’s fingerprints on Kev’s loot. And Robert already touched it. They really are stupid.”

• @KittyKat3801 yelled: “AARON WHY DID YOU TOUCH IT?”

• @Bobbyfet21 sarcastically added: “Yes Aaron, put your fingerprints all over the bag.”

• @topgooner100 joked: “Would be hilarious if Aaron gets done for it.”

And perhaps most pointedly:

• @its0l_ quipped: “This wouldn’t be a big deal around here—a bag of nicked jewellery is probably just someone’s weekly shop.”

Will Aaron Go Down for Kev’s Crime?

With police already circling Emmerdale’s darker characters, it’s not hard to imagine a twist where Aaron is blamed for the stolen goods. Kev, slippery and manipulative, may use this opportunity to vanish—leaving Aaron and Robert to face the fallout.

The love triangle between the three men has already caused emotional chaos. But now, it could cost Aaron his freedom.