Emmerdale First Look: Robert Told to Confess to Aaron as Kev’s Shock Claim Exposes His Lies
The walls are closing in on Robert Sugden next week in Emmerdale as his tangled web of secrets begins to unravel in dramatic fashion. With his secret husband Kev back in the village and his sister Victoria demanding answers, Robert’s double life is on the brink of being exposed — and this time, there’s nowhere left to hide.
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Robert and Kev Reunite — But It’s Far From a Happy Reunion
New preview clips released by ITV show the moment Robert (Ryan Hawley) reunites with Kev after his release from prison. The pair embrace, their chemistry still evident, but Robert’s relief quickly turns to dread. He’s still living with Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller), who has no idea about Robert’s marriage to Kev.
For now, Robert continues the dangerous act of juggling both men — sneaking time with Aaron under the guise of “farm work,” while telling Kev he’s been caring for his sister. But the cracks begin to show almost immediately when Kev drops a bombshell that leaves Victoria blindsided.
Kev’s Bombshell Comment Stuns Victoria
During an awkward catch-up, Kev warmly tells Victoria she’s “looking well for someone who’s had brain surgery.” The problem? Victoria has never had any operation — let alone on her brain.
Shocked and confused, Victoria demands an explanation from her brother, and Robert is forced to admit his lie. He’d told Kev that she’d been seriously ill and needed him at home, using the fabricated story as a cover for why he hadn’t visited.
As Kev chats with Victoria, checking on her “recovery,” Robert can only watch in mortified silence as the lie unravels before his eyes.
Victoria’s Ultimatum: Tell Aaron the Truth
When Kev steps out of the room, Victoria wastes no time confronting Robert. Furious at being dragged into his deception, she lays it out plainly: he must tell Aaron the truth about Kev before someone else does.
She reminds Robert that now Kev is living in the village — staying with Charles and Claudette Anderson as part of his outreach programme — it’s only a matter of time before Aaron finds out everything.
Robert, realising the game is up, buries his face in his hands as Victoria warns him: “You have to confess before this blows up in your face.”
A Collision Course of Secrets and Heartbreak
Spoilers for the week confirm that Victoria’s fears are justified. Before long, Aaron spots Robert and Kev kissing, uncovering the truth in the most painful way possible.
But before that devastating moment, Robert continues trying to reassure both men that “they have nothing to worry about.” It’s a line that fans already know will come back to haunt him as his carefully built lies implode.
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What Happens Next?
Next week’s episodes are expected to lead directly into Robert’s highly anticipated standalone special, revealing the truth about his six years in prison and how his relationship with Kev began.
But as the fallout spreads, the question remains — when Aaron finally confronts Robert, will there be any way back from the betrayal?