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The Irish Sun
20 hours ago
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- The Irish Sun
Shock Emmerdale exit as soap legend leaves just days after returning
THERE was yet another shock in Emmerdale with an exit as a soap legend left the dales again just days after making a dramatic return. Viewers tuned into the long-running ITV soap to see Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller) tie the knot with John Sugden ( Advertisement 7 Robert Sugden was sent back to prison just days after his return Credit: ITV 7 He tried to stop the wedding of John Sugden and Aaron Dingle Credit: ITV Aaron's ex-husband Robert ( He was previously seen on-screen when he was sent down for the murder of Lee, who raped his sister Victoria ( The character was sentenced to fourteen years without parole and he was transferred to a different prison that was far away from the village. However, Robert was released early and he found out about Aaron's wedding on social media. Advertisement READ MORE ON EMMERDALE He admitted that he still loved Aaron and the pair kissed on the bridge, before he got into a fight with John. On tonight's episode that was uploaded to ITVX, Robert will make another exit. After Aaron chooses to go through with the wedding to John, Robert is arrested for breaking the terms of his licence. Suspecting that John reported his half-brother to the police for missing his first probation meeting, he soon gets dragged back to prison. Advertisement Most read in Soaps Exclusive Spoiler He calls Victoria who is celebrating the wedding of her other brother from the Woolpack. Although Robert reminds her that he and Aaron once took their vows in front of the village residents, she urges him to admit defeat. Emmerdale shock return as Aaron's wedding to serial killer is gatecrashed by ex She tells him that ultimately, Aaron chose John, but Robert was not having it, as he replied: "For now maybe." Victoria then asks how long he will remain behind bars, to which he says: "For a while maybe. Advertisement "I guess you should use this time to put it all behind you, admit that you've lost and move on." Robert then put the phone down and disgruntledly made his way back to his cell. Aaron Dingle's biggest storylines The character Aaron Dingle (formerly Livesy) made his Emmerdale debut all the way back in 2003. Current actor Danny Miller took on the role in 2008. Here are some of Aaron's biggest soap storylines over the years. McFarlane family: After Aaron returns to the village in 2008, he is arrested by Ross Kirk (Samuel Anderson) for possession of drugs. His mother Coming to terms with his homosexuality: Initially, Aaron Romantic advance towards Adam Barton: At one point, Aaron begins dating Holly Barton (Sophie Powles) and befriends Child sexual abuse: In 2015, it was revealed Aaron had been sexually abused by his father Gordon (Gary Mavers) when he was from the age of 8 before Gordon kicked him out. Ultimately, Gordon was imprisoned years later - but took his own life while in prison. Relationship with Jackson Walsh: Aaron and Jackson Walsh (Marc Silcock) started dating after a tumultuous start to knowing each other. Their story ultimately ended in heartbreak, as Jackson died by assisted suicide. Suicide attempt: A harrowing storyline from 2010 saw a then-teenage Aaron attempt to take his own life. Relationship with Robert Sugden: Aaron and long-standing character Robert Sugden were romantically linked following the latter's return in 2014. Nicknamed "Robron", the pair married in 2018, however, Robert exited the soap in 2019. This is sure to be a shock to viewers as it was previously revealed that A source said: "It will soon become clear that Robert's freedom isn't all that it seems and he will end up back behind bars for a little while. Advertisement "His full-time return will come later in the summer and it's set to be explosive." The 7 Robert was last seen being sent down for murder Credit: ITV 7 After getting into a fight with John, Robert was left defeated after he failed to stop the wedding Credit: ITV Advertisement 7 He was then arrested for breaking the terms of his liscence Credit: ITV 7 Victoria spoke to her brother over the phone as she urged him to take time to reflect Credit: ITV 7 Robert was left disgruntled in prison as his sibling told him to accept defeat Credit: ITV Emmerdale continues on ITV1 and you can stream the soap on ITVX. Advertisement
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Full details of Robert Sugden's Emmerdale return as Ryan Hawley reprises role permanently
EMMERDALE dropped a bombshell tonight with the return of Robert Sugden. The scheming murderer - who is played by actor Advertisement 3 Robert is out of prison - for now - but his freedom isn't as straight forward Credit: ITV 3 He returned just in time to interrupt Aaron's wedding to his half brother John Credit: ITV 3 Robert will be back in prison by the end of the week Credit: ITV Now it can be revealed that Ryan will be back permanently - after his initial short stint ends. A source said: 'It will soon become clear that Robert's freedom isn't all that it seems and he will end up back behind bars for a little while. 'His full-time return will come later in the summer and it's set to be explosive. 'Bosses at the Advertisement Read more on Emmerdale Actor Ryan, who quit the show in 2019, had hoped to spread his wings acting-wise while away from the show. And despite landing roles in some major television shows, he had now admitted that it was a struggle at times. It even led him to move to Brazil with his wife Daisy Prestes de Oliveira and their children for a life away from the spotlight. 'I've got to do things like All Creatures Great and Small, Miss Scarlet, Casualty and Silent Witness,' he told the Advertisement Most read in Soaps Exclusive 'I wasn't as busy as I would have liked, but that meant I got to be around my kids a lot, so I was very lucky.' And it was a call from co-star Danny Miller that convinced him to make a full-time return. Robert Sugden dumps Aaron Dingle from prison in Ryan Hawley's final Emmerdale scenes He added: 'I have had a few calls over the past six years to see how I would feel about reprising the role, but it never felt quite right. 'Recently, while I was living in Brazil with my family, where we had been for the past year, Danny texted to see how I would feel. Advertisement 'We've always kept in touch, and after a lot of thought, I told him, 'Yeah, I am up for it. ' I then got a call swiftly from the producers, and it went from there.'
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Full details of Robert Sugden's Emmerdale return as Ryan Hawley reprises role permanently
EMMERDALE dropped a bombshell tonight with the return of Robert Sugden. The scheming murderer - who is played by actor Ryan Hawley in the ITV soap - made an entrance just in time to stop his ex-husband Aaron Dingle marrying Robert's murdering half brother John Sugden. 3 Robert is out of prison - for now - but his freedom isn't as straight forward Credit: ITV 3 He returned just in time to interrupt Aaron's wedding to his half brother John Credit: ITV 3 Robert will be back in prison by the end of the week Credit: ITV Now it can be revealed that Ryan will be back permanently - after his initial short stint ends. A source said: 'It will soon become clear that Robert's freedom isn't all that it seems and he will end up back behind bars for a little while. 'His full-time return will come later in the summer and it's set to be explosive. 'Bosses at the cash-strapped soap have pulled out all the stops to get him back so there's a lot of crossed fingers hoping it works.' Actor Ryan, who quit the show in 2019, had hoped to spread his wings acting-wise while away from the show. And despite landing roles in some major television shows, he had now admitted that it was a struggle at times. It even led him to move to Brazil with his wife Daisy Prestes de Oliveira and their children for a life away from the spotlight. 'I've got to do things like All Creatures Great and Small, Miss Scarlet, Casualty and Silent Witness,' he told the Mirror. 'I wasn't as busy as I would have liked, but that meant I got to be around my kids a lot, so I was very lucky.' And it was a call from co-star Danny Miller that convinced him to make a full-time return. Robert Sugden dumps Aaron Dingle from prison in Ryan Hawley's final Emmerdale scenes He added: 'I have had a few calls over the past six years to see how I would feel about reprising the role, but it never felt quite right. 'Recently, while I was living in Brazil with my family, where we had been for the past year, Danny texted to see how I would feel. 'We've always kept in touch, and after a lot of thought, I told him, 'Yeah, I am up for it. ' I then got a call swiftly from the producers, and it went from there.'
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Emmerdale's Ryan Hawley reveals real reason he's returned to the soap after secretly moving abroad
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) EMMERDALE star Ryan Hawley has revealed the real reason for his soap return - after secretly moving abroad. The actor has reprised his popular role as Robert Sugden for the first time since 2019. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Ryan Hawley has revealed why he has returned to Emmerdale Credit: ITV 4 Aaron was stunned by his ex-husband's sudden reappearance Credit: ITV 4 Robert was last seen on the soap in 2019 Credit: ITV His dramatic return to the soap came amid his ex Aaron about to get married. Speaking to press, Ryan has shared the real reason behind his big Emmerdale comeback. The actor said: "I have been able to do some cool stuff while I have been away. "I've got to do things like All Creatures Great and Small, Miss Scarlet, Casualty and Silent Witness. 'I wasn't as busy as I would have liked, but that meant I got to be around my kids a lot, so I was very lucky.' Meanwhile, he had also moved to Brazil with his wife and young children. Ryan added: 'It was great and such a nice life experience." The Sun exclusively revealed Ryan would be reprising his role as Robert for a brief stint. A source speaking at the time said: 'Ryan has a lot of respect for the show and its fans and he really wanted to give them a treat so he agreed to come back for a brief stint. 'It's going to be a huge surprise for fans especially the Robron fans who have missed Robert desperately since Ryan quit. Emmerdale fans work out explosive twist as John Sugden arrives in the village - and they aren't happy 'Nothing was seen as being too extreme to keep the secret with fake names on scripts, smuggling him in and out of the studios and keeping everything very tight.' Aaron Dingle's biggest storylines The character Aaron Dingle (formerly Livesy) made his Emmerdale debut all the way back in 2003. Current actor Danny Miller took on the role in 2008. Here are some of Aaron's biggest soap storylines over the years. McFarlane family: After Aaron returns to the village in 2008, he is arrested by Ross Kirk (Samuel Anderson) for possession of drugs. His mother Chas' (Lucy Pargeter) family later learn he is a drug courier for the McFarlanes. After Aaron returns to the village in 2008, he is arrested by Ross Kirk (Samuel Anderson) for possession of drugs. His mother Chas' (Lucy Pargeter) family later learn he is a drug courier for the McFarlanes. Coming to terms with his homosexuality: Initially, Aaron questioned and struggled to come to terms with his homosexuality. He ultimately confided in friend and guardian Paddy Kirk (Dominic Brunt). Initially, Aaron questioned and struggled to come to terms with his homosexuality. He ultimately confided in friend and guardian Paddy Kirk (Dominic Brunt). Romantic advance towards Adam Barton: At one point, Aaron begins dating Holly Barton (Sophie Powles) and befriends her brother Adam (Adam Thomas). Aaron tries to kiss Adam after they are involved in a run-off road collision. Embarrassed, he tells Adam that he misunderstood the situation. Aaron sleeps with Holly, however, Adam informs his family that he thinks Aaron is gay. Aaron denies it but Holly ends the relationship. At one point, Aaron begins dating Holly Barton (Sophie Powles) and befriends her brother Adam (Adam Thomas). Aaron tries to kiss Adam after they are involved in a run-off road collision. Embarrassed, he tells Adam that he misunderstood the situation. Aaron sleeps with Holly, however, Adam informs his family that he thinks Aaron is gay. Aaron denies it but Holly ends the relationship. Child sexual abuse: In 2015, it was revealed Aaron had been sexually abused by his father Gordon (Gary Mavers) when he was from the age of 8 before Gordon kicked him out. Ultimately, Gordon was imprisoned years later - but took his own life while in prison. In 2015, it was revealed Aaron had been sexually abused by his father Gordon (Gary Mavers) when he was from the age of 8 before Gordon kicked him out. Ultimately, Gordon was imprisoned years later - but took his own life while in prison. Relationship with Jackson Walsh: Aaron and Jackson Walsh (Marc Silcock) started dating after a tumultuous start to knowing each other. Their story ultimately ended in heartbreak, as Jackson died by assisted suicide. Aaron and Jackson Walsh (Marc Silcock) started dating after a tumultuous start to knowing each other. Their story ultimately ended in heartbreak, as Jackson died by assisted suicide. Suicide attempt: A harrowing storyline from 2010 saw a then-teenage Aaron attempt to take his own life. A harrowing storyline from 2010 saw a then-teenage Aaron attempt to take his own life. Relationship with Robert Sugden: Aaron and long-standing character Robert Sugden were romantically linked following the latter's return in 2014. Nicknamed "Robron", the pair married in 2018, however, Robert exited the soap in 2019. The star - who played scheming Robert between 2014 and 2019 in the ITV soap - agreed to return as a one-off treat for fans as ex-husband Aaron Dingle prepares to marry Robert's killer brother John Sugden. ITV pulled the episode from its streaming service ITVX ahead of its usual 7am broadcast in an effort to maintain the surprise for fans. Which Sugden brother will Aaron choose to be with? Emmerdale airs on ITV1 and ITVX.
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Emmerdale's Ryan Hawley breaks silence on Robert Sugden's shock return
EMMERDALE star Ryan Hawley has broken his silence on Robert Sugden's shock return. The actor has returned to the ITV soap after bowing out from the role in 2019. Advertisement 4 Ryan Hawley has broken his silence on Robert Sugden's shock Emmerdale return Credit: ITV 4 It came as Aaron was tying the knot with Robert's killer brother John Credit: ITV 4 Aaron was stunned to see his ex-husband rock up at the ceremony Credit: ITV Viewers watched on as Robert After the dramatic comeback aired, Ryan has addressed his future on Emmerdale. He told press: "Robert's back after six years! And a lot has happened during this time in the village and for Robert. "Two very different worlds, the village and Robert's reality in prison Advertisement Read more on Emmerdale "And out of the blue, just in the nick of time, Robert turns up at Aaron's wedding to John." Ryan added: "It sets up a fantastic few episodes to finish off the wedding week which shows how the incident of Robert turning up will resolve itself." Continuing, the star addressed how soap bosses worked to keep his return under wraps. The actor explained he'd been given the codename "Marco", used a secret entrance to enter the building and a driver brought him from home to set. Advertisement Most read in Soaps Ryan elaborated further: "There's so much effort that's gone into it. I didn't tell anyone. I didn't tell my family or friends. "Just fairly recently, I said, 'it's Ryan, I play Robert' and the security guard said 'what's your code name.' I said, 'Marco.' And then he let me in!" Emmerdale fans work out explosive twist as John Sugden arrives in the village - and they aren't happy The Sun exclusively revealed how actor Ryan Hawley had returned to the soap for a brief stint. A source speaking at the time said: 'Ryan has a lot of respect for the show and its fans and he really wanted to give them a treat so he agreed to come back for a brief stint. Advertisement 'It's going to be a huge surprise for fans especially the Robron fans who have missed Robert desperately since Ryan quit. 'Nothing was seen as being too extreme to keep the secret with fake names on scripts, smuggling him in and out of the studios and keeping everything very tight.' The star - who played scheming between 2014 and 2019 in the ITV soap - agreed to return as a one-off treat for fans as ex-husband Aaron Dingle prepares to ' . Aaron Dingle's biggest storylines The character Aaron Dingle (formerly Livesy) made his Emmerdale debut all the way back in 2003. Current actor Danny Miller took on the role in 2008. Here are some of Aaron's biggest soap storylines over the years. McFarlane family: After Aaron returns to the village in 2008, he is arrested by Ross Kirk (Samuel Anderson) for possession of drugs. His mother Coming to terms with his homosexuality: Initially, Aaron Romantic advance towards Adam Barton: At one point, Aaron begins dating Holly Barton (Sophie Powles) and befriends Child sexual abuse: In 2015, it was revealed Aaron had been sexually abused by his father Gordon (Gary Mavers) when he was from the age of 8 before Gordon kicked him out. Ultimately, Gordon was imprisoned years later - but took his own life while in prison. Relationship with Jackson Walsh: Aaron and Jackson Walsh (Marc Silcock) started dating after a tumultuous start to knowing each other. Their story ultimately ended in heartbreak, as Jackson died by assisted suicide. Suicide attempt: A harrowing storyline from 2010 saw a then-teenage Aaron attempt to take his own life. Relationship with Robert Sugden: Aaron and long-standing character Robert Sugden were romantically linked following the latter's return in 2014. Nicknamed "Robron", the pair married in 2018, however, Robert exited the soap in 2019. Robert arrived just as John and Aaron were about to make their vows to one another. Advertisement But will which brother will Aaron choose? And what will the rest of the village think about Robert being back? ITV Emmerdale airs on ITV1 and ITVX. 4 The wedding party looked on as Robert arrived Credit: ITV Advertisement
