ITV Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Carena Crawford 22 May 2026, 20:05 By Carena Crawford 22 May 2026, 20:05 'Best thing I've seen in weeks': Emmerdale fans insist soap 'does get it right' with Ross and Sam scenes Ross and Sam were a breath of fresh air Aaron Dingle Robert Sugden Ross Barton Sam Dingle Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Carena Crawford 22 May 2026, 20:05 By Carena Crawford 22 May 2026, 20:05 After weeks of dark and dismal storylines, Emmerdale gave us something light-hearted and warm tonight as Ross and Sam’s secret was exposed to Robert and Aaron. And fans were lapping it up, calling the “best thing I’ve seen in weeks” and “just what we needed”. Sam and Ross are dancing partners (Credit: ITV) Emmerdale exposed Ross and Sam’s secret tonight For the last week the soap has been laying the suspects out for who is starting the fires at Emmerdale Farm. Joe was initially under suspicion, but then Robert pointed out he had the power the kick him out so why would he bother setting fires? Robert’s ex-husband Kev, who has a history of starting fires, was also discussed. But then it was confirmed he’s back in prison, so it couldn’t have been him. The focus then turned to Sam and Ross. They had both been acting suspiciously up near the barns and Ross had even been seen giving Sam a lighter telling him to: “Do the honours.” article continues below Read all the latest spoilers Ross had got himself a cover story by persuading Robert to pay him to find the arsonist. But Aaron was suspicious. So they followed Ross and found him and Sam were in on this together. However, up at the barn, Robert and Aaron stumbled across what Ross and Sam were really up to – and it wasn’t firestarting at all… In fact, Ross is teaching Sam how to dance, so he can impress Lydia. The lighter was to set the atmosphere with candles!Don't miss a single story! Add us as a Preferred Source in Google for all your Emmerdale newsIt's important to us that you never miss our articles when searching for stories! We have all the latest TV news & schedules to share with our community of loyal readers. Click here and tick TVGuide.co.uk to ensure you see stories from us first in Google Search. As Aaron and Robert watched them perform their routine through a gap in the door, they were giggling away. And then when Ross realised they’d been caught out, his macho man routine and Aaron and Robert’s comebacks were hilarious. Robert and Aaron were laughing their heads off in Emmerdale tonight (Credit: ITV) Fans declare it ‘just what we needed’ The scenes, on top of all the misery lately, were a hit with fans. “Seeing Robert and Aaron laughing in today’s episode was so special,” shared one on social media. “We haven’t seen them smiling for a long time now and we need more of this.” Another added: “This was great! Not only Ross and Sam dancing but seeing our boys smiling and giggling together. It was just what we needed.” “This brings me so much joy! Just what I needed today,” agreed a third. They added: “Emmerdale can do it right sometimes.” A fourth credited some great writing – at last! “These two work so well together. The looks, the laughs, the impeccable timing. Thanks also go to Chris Gill for writing great episodes these last two days. Show’s at its best when great writing is involved.” “What a great episode of Emmerdale for all the right reasons, while a bunch of stories move forward. No one story was overbearing, a good pace. Now the hilarious part. That was a belter. I was trying not to laugh out like Robron as I was on public bus watching it, great episode!” said a fifth. A sixth wholeheartedly agreed: “Best thing I’ve seen in weeks. Hands down. Thank you Ryan, Danny, Michael and James.” Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google Good to Know Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Carena Crawford 22 May 2026, 20:05 By Carena Crawford 22 May 2026, 20:05 Next Story
