Emmerdale has plunged Aaron Dingle into fresh heartbreak and danger as his rekindled romance with Robert Sugden takes a deadly turn. Just when Aaron thought life might finally be offering him peace, he finds himself the target of a violent threat â and at the mercy of Robertâs latest deceit.
Robertâs Double Life Explodes
Aaronâs world shattered after discovering that Robert (Ryan Hawley), the man he thought he was rebuilding a future with, is already married â to Kev Townsend (Chris Coghill), a man recently released from prison on compassionate grounds after being diagnosed with terminal cancer.
Robertâs plan had been simple, if cruel: keep his marriage a secret, let Kevâs illness take its course, and inherit his money â all while reigniting his affair with Aaron. But Kevâs sudden freedom threw everything into chaos.
Determined not to be replaced, Kev made a public claim on Robert with a shocking kiss outside The Woolpack, humiliating Aaron and leaving the village stunned.
Aaronâs Breaking Point
The betrayal cut Aaron deeply. Having already endured trauma from his husband John Sugdenâs murderous double life, Aaron had begun to let his guard down again â only to realise Robert had been lying to him all over.
To make matters worse, Robertâs betrayal runs even deeper. Itâs revealed he shared Aaronâs most private pain â details about his abuse at the hands of his father Gordon â with Kev. When Aaron discovers this, it destroys what little trust remained between them.
Chas (Lucy Pargeter) steps in to support her devastated son, but Aaron spirals into despair, retreating to his flat â where his nightmare only intensifies.
Kevâs Chilling Warning
In one of the weekâs most gripping scenes, Kev confronts Aaron alone, his voice cold and venomous. He warns Aaron to back off and leave Robert alone, making it clear that heâs capable of violence if pushed.
Actor Chris Coghill teased the darkness behind Kevâs behaviour: âHeâs an incredibly dangerous person. Kev wouldnât have any qualms about physically attacking anybody, apart from possibly Robert.â
Viewers have already seen Kev under police scrutiny, questioned by DS Carter in connection with a violent assault â proof that his criminal past is far from over.
Mack Steps In as Aaronâs Protector
Unable to keep silent, Aaron confides in Mackenzie Boyd, who immediately takes action. Mackâs fierce loyalty could be Aaronâs only line of defence, setting up a dangerous rivalry between him and Kev that threatens to spiral out of control.
Meanwhile, Robert tries to contain the fallout, torn between his toxic loyalty to Kev and his unresolved feelings for Aaron. But Kevâs possessiveness and rage make it clear that heâll stop at nothing to hold onto his husband â even if it means silencing Aaron for good.

Has Aaron Met His Match?
As tensions reach boiling point, Aaron finds himself trapped between two dangerous men â one who betrayed him, and one who could destroy him. With Kevâs temper growing more unstable and his health fading, heâs a man with nothing to lose.
Will Aaronâs attempt to stand his ground end in tragedy? Or could this confrontation finally expose Robert and Kevâs web of deceit once and for all?
One thingâs certain â Emmerdale is heading into one of its most explosive storylines yet.


