ITV Share By Jade Brown Jul 2 2025 By Jade Brown Jul 2 2025 Kim and Robert form a dangerous alliance – but Emmerdale spoilers reveal Ross is already is about to uncover the truth Secrets don't stay secrets for long Kim Tate Robert Sugden Ross Barton Share By Jade Brown Jul 2 2025 By Jade Brown Jul 2 2025 Emmerdale fans got a shock during Wednesday’s episode (July 2) when it was revealed that Robert Sugden has teamed up with Kim Tate – but how long can they keep this alliance a secret? During Tuesday’s episode (July 1), drug dealer Ray was introduced to the fold. He was interested in buying Lewis’s stash of marijuana – in a deal set up by Mackenzie. However, when Lewis refused, Ross Barton insisted Mack back out of the deal. But they later discovered the barn was empty and someone had taken their entire stash. Ray was obviously a suspect, but they didn’t realise Robert had been the one to sell it to him. In tonight’s episode, another twist was aired when Robert was shown forming a dangerous alliance with Kim, but how long until Ross is on their trail? What do Kim and Robert have planned? (Credit: ITV) Robert and Kim team up With the money from the drugs deal burning a hole in Robert’s pocket, he headed to the Butlers Farm with a proposition for Moira. article continues below Read all the latest spoilers Knowing she is strapped for cash since the slurry tank disaster, he offered to buy back his family’s old land. He claimed that being back working at the farm has brought back lots of memories of his family’s time there. He said he thought he might ‘put up a barn, buy a few cows, start small.’ Robert said he had an old investment he could cash in and showed Moira how much he could afford. Despite the offer being lower than what Moira believes the fields to be worth, she decided to accept the offer as she could see ‘how much it means’ to Robert. If viewers thought Robert was being a sentimental chap, they needn’t have worried. It was soon revealed that the scheming Robert Sugden of old is still there. As Kim Tate opened a bottle of champagne at Home Farm, her guest was shown to be Robert. Robert revelled in a successful day’s work as he relayed to Kim that he had told Moira a lot of rubbish about wanting to live up to the Sugden name and his dad’s legacy. Kim then informed Robert: “You do know I’m only willing to pay the market rate for that field?” Robert insisted that would still give him a healthy profit. As Kim praised Robert, telling him she was impressed with how he operates, Robert smiled as he said he is only just getting warmed up. What else does he have planned? Ross becomes suspicious of Robert (Credit: ITV) Will Ross discover what Robert is up to? So far, Robert has avoided suspicion over the missing weed, but with his new found cashflow, it seems it’ll only be a matter of time… In spoilers for next week, Victoria is delighted when Robert informs her that he has bought back Annie’s field. Victoria originally sold the fields in 2022 to help David Metcalfe out. Ross is soon suspicious of Robert, and although Robert avoids discussing his plans for the land, Ross soon confronts him. Finding him outside The Hide, Ross asks Robert about the missing weed. Robert threatens to cancel the land deal and thus take away the cash injection Moira desperately needs. Ross is forced to back down temporarily, but we don’t see him letting this one go. What else happened in Emmerdale tonight? In Emmerdale tonight (Wednesday, July 2), Moira Dingle discover the 'grow gear' for Ross, Lewis and Mack's cannabis farm. They looked sorry for themselves as Moira reminded them that her daughter Holly had died from drugs. Elsewhere, Marlon tried to cheer Paddy up following his brutal dog attack and argument with his dad. Moira made a discovery in Emmerdale tonight As Mack and Ross plotted to get the drugs back from Ray, they discovered that the 'grow gear' was also missing. Believing Ray to be responsible, Mack immediately got on the phone and left him a message. As Mack, Ross and Lewis gathered in the kitchen, Moira entered and said she was glad they were all there because it meant she could read them all the riot act in one go. Moira revealed she'd discovered their 'illegal cannabis farm' and had binned the evidence. Mack defended their actions by saying they had good intentions, they wanted to save her farm. But they were soon left feeling sheepish when she reminded them that Holly died from drugs and that there could be another mother out there who could lose a child because of their drugs. Noah dished the dirt on Vinny in Emmerdale tonight Vinny was still acting strangely around Kammy, due to his conflicting feelings about his friend. When Kammy commented that he'd do what he was told if Gabby was his fiancee, Noah shed some light on Vinny's history. Noah told Kammy that Vinny's first wife, Liv, hadn't been like Gabby. He explained that Liv was asexual, so he didn't think Vinny had ever been with a woman before he met Gabby. [caption id="attachment_41510" align="alignnone" width="2560"] Marlon tried to get through to Paddy (Credit: ITV)[/caption] Marlon tried to cheer Paddy up with zombies With Paddy feeling down after the dog attack and argument with his father, Marlon wanted to ensure his mate didn't go down the dark path again, so he turned up with a Zombie game and his special chutney. As Paddy said he suspected Bear was right – that he is pathetic and spineless – Marlon told him it's easier to hurt those you love and says the break apart will do them both good. Sarah accepted her fate Sarah's cancer hasn't spread. She's improving quickly, with the hospital discharging her tomorrow. Despite doctors calling her remarkable, Sarah was still down about her inability to carry her baby. Later, while Jacob was visiting, the IVF clinic called. Sarah took the call, but didn't tell them about her hysterectomy. However, following the phonically she did tell Jacob that it was time to accept she'd never be able to have a baby. Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) Good to Know Share By Jade Brown Jul 2 2025 By Jade Brown Jul 2 2025