EMMERDALE has been pulled from its usual schedule at the last minute ahead of Robert Sugden’s big return.
Normally, the soap is available to watch at 7am on ITVX ahead of its weekdays evening airings.
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However, fans will have to wait a little longer to see the next instalment.
The show’s X account shared: “FYI: Emmerdale will not be available to stream tomorrow (Wed 28th) at 7am on ITVX.
“So we’ll see you all at 7.30pm on ITV1 instead, yeah? You bring the biscuits and we’ll make the brews (we’ll try to not spill any tea).”
A major storyline sees Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller) preparing to marry the village’s secret killer John Sugden (Oliver Farnworth).
John’s desire to be seen as a hero has taken over his life – and he now has a murderous secret.
But after the latest shocking twist, will he and Aaron even make it to the altar?
The Sun previously revealed Ryan Hawley would be making a shock return as Robert Sugden.
Robert – who is Aaron’s ex-husband – will be back on screens imminently for a short stint.
The character is also John’s half-brother although the two have yet to meet.
A source said previously: “It’s the biggest secret in soapland but Robert is returning to Emmerdale.
“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.
“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.”
Emmerdale had no comment when contacted by The Sun.
The Sun revealed back in 2019 that actor Ryan had quit the show to take on other roles.
He was written out in an explosive storyline that saw him kill his sister Victoria’s rapist Lee Posner accidentally.
Robert pleaded guilty to the crime and was sentenced to 14 years in prison for murder.
However it later emerged that Lee’s death could have been caused by a brutal fight he had with his brother Luke the day of his death, leaving the door open for a potential release for Robert.
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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
Meanwhile, it was recently revealed that viewers will experience a major format shake-up during the wedding period.
Cast members have filmed multiple endings which are expected to be screened across the week before the main event takes centre stage.
Will Aaron and John live happily ever after – or will everything finally come to light?
Emmerdale airs on ITV1 and ITVX.
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