Robert Sugden is back on Emmerdale and is desperate to bring down killer John Sugden – but there’s a certain distraction in the form of Aaron Dingle to deal with first
Robert has revealed all about the upcoming scenes with Aaron(Image: ITV)
Robert Sugden star Ryan Hawley has revealed all about Robert and Aaron Dingle’s first love scene as the pair finally reunite on Emmerdale next week.
On the ITV soap, in scenes set to air in just a few days time, both Robert and Aaron give in to their desire for one another. With Aaron left feeling guilty, Robert is convinced this is just what they need to get back together – and Aaron has finally chosen him.
Speaking about the big scenes, and admitting things have been tough for Robert, Ryan explained to The Mirror and other press: “He just kind of breaks down in Aaron’s arms and then they’re kind of talking amongst each other, and Robert says it’s time for him to go, and he needs to move on. It comes after a Coronation Street and Mrs Brown’s Boys actor dies after short illness.
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Aaron and Robert finally give into their desire(Image: ITV)
“He shouldn’t have come back. And then Aaron convinces him not to – and to stay and he’s been fighting feelings the whole time as well. And we get our first Aaron Robert love scene!”
Following their emotional reunion, Robert is convinced Aaron doesn’t want to get back together. He explained: “I don’t think he does. It’s kind of a take it as it is – just this moment kind of thing. They say they don’t want to think about that now, because of the circumstances that they’ve got, it’s complicated. It is what it is right now.”
With John struggling over what he’s done, and all the hurt he has caused, he is clearly close to cracking – and a worried Aaron, not knowing what John is really hiding, thinks getting away will save them both. But will Robert lose his one love?
For fans hoping that there will be a reunion for Aaron and Robert, Ryan gave hope as he teased things weren’t over just yet. He said: “We’ll see from there and it kind of leads into the next phase of the story – which I won’t be talking about. They kind of just take it for what it is and it’s more as a starting point for the next storyline …
Robert is onto John – but can he convince anyone else?(Image: ITV)
“I’m genuinely excited about the year that we’ve got ahead. I think the show’s in a great place at the moment. I think the next year, the kind of the story arc that I’ve been told, I’m really interested in and really excited about.”
However, John’s presence is still putting a spanner in the works for Aaron and Robert, and and with their plan to move out of the village, how will Robert react when he finds out their plan to say goodbye to the Dales?
“He will be devastated, obviously. Robert came back to the village for Aaron, really. He’d be devastated – it was his reason to come back. He will be very worried about Aaron’s safety, but at the same time, I think at this point, maybe he’s starting to doubt whether or not he’s right about John. Maybe John’s gaslighting and manipulation’s got through to him. Because everyone’s saying the same things to Robert, that he’s wrong about John and that he’s just jealous,” he said.
It’s clear there’s still a strong love between Robert and Aaron, with his ex willing to do all he can to keep him safe.
Asked if his character could kill to keep his soulmate safe, Ryan shared: “I think he could. He’s killed people before, but it was always as an accident. The motive wasn’t to kill the person. Could he? Yeah. But I don’t think he wants to.”
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