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Robert Sugden's Return to Emmerdale Confirmed After Six-Year Absence

Ryan Hawley has filmed a brief comeback for June 2025 tied to ex-husband Aaron Dingle’s wedding in a storyline shrouded in secrecy.

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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.