EMMERDALE fans have predicted a show legend could return to take down killer John Sugden.
The medic – who is played by actor Oliver Farnworth – made his first appearance in the ITV soap last year.
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John has since bonded with half-sister Victoria (Isabelle Hodgins) and gotten engaged to Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller).
Recent flashbacks gave viewers an insight into John’s sinister secrets and unstable nature.
He accidentally caused Nate Robinson’s (Jurell Carter) death and then disposed of his body.
John also drugged Chas (Lucy Pargeter), his future mother-in-law, as well as frame Ella Forster (Paula Lane).
With wedding bells ringing for John and Aaron, viewers predicted Aaron’s ex-husband Robert Sugden (Ryan Hawley) could return.
Posting on a Facebook page dedicated to Emmerdale, a fan penned: “Aaron and John getting married next month.
“Calling it now this is when Robert comes back.”
Another agreed, writing: “I’ve said this since they got engaged, perfect timing.”
While a third chimed in: “Yup, he can return and stop the wedding!”
In the storyline, Chas decided she will not marry Liam (Jonny McPherson) next month – following recent drama with his ex Ella.
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Having to put her wedding on hold, she unfortunately wouldn’t be able to get her deposit back.
Aaron offered a solution – for him and John, who are already engaged, to take over her original date.
Although John was far from enthusiastic when presented with this idea.
Meanwhile, Robert left in 2019, when he was sentenced to a minimum of 14 years in prison.
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.
He pleaded guilty for murdering rapist Lee Posner who had previously sexually assaulted Victoria.
Robert and John are half-brothers, sharing dad Jack, although the two have yet to appear together.
Could fan favourite Robert be back on viewers’ screens soon?
Emmerdale airs on ITV1 and ITVX.
