Overview
- Robert Sugden, played by Ryan Hawley, is set to return to Emmerdale for a limited stint after his 2019 exit and imprisonment.
- The character's return is linked to ex-husband Aaron Dingle’s upcoming wedding to Robert’s villainous half-brother, John Sugden.
- Producers employed covert measures, including fake scripts and discreet studio access, to keep Hawley’s comeback under wraps.
- Robert Sugden’s 2019 departure followed a dramatic storyline where he accidentally killed his sister’s rapist and was sentenced to 14 years in prison.
- Fans have long speculated about Robert’s return, fueled by recent narrative hints and the introduction of his half-brother, John.