ITV Share By Tamzin Meyer 13th June 2025 By Tamzin Meyer 13th June 2025 Fans predict devastating reason Robert Sugden was really released from prison on Aaron’s wedding day Is there something Robert's hiding? Share By Tamzin Meyer 13th June 2025 By Tamzin Meyer 13th June 2025 With Robert Sugden returning to Emmerdale and being released from prison, fans have now expressed major concerns. Robert returned to the village last month in a bid to stop Aaron marrying John (and we all wished he’d succeeded). But, now he’s banged up again. Not for long though, thank goodness. Robert missed his probation meeting (Credit: ITV) Robert’s release from prison in Emmerdale Robert Sugden made an unwelcome return to the village last month (well, unwelcome for the Emmerdale villagers but a very much welcome returned for viewers at home). He interrupted Aaron and John’s wedding and begged Aaron not to ‘make the biggest mistake of his life.’ article continues below Read all the latest spoilers But, he wasn’t expecting to be punched in the face by his former husband. While Aaron did kiss him better, he ultimately chose to continue with the wedding and marry John. Wrong choice, Aaron, wrong choice. And with that, Robert sat at the bus stop contemplating his life choices before PC Swirling turned up to arrest him for missing his probation meeting. Breaching the conditions of his prison release, Robert was then sent back behind bars… Is there something wrong with Robert? (Credit: ITV) Emmerdale fans ‘work out’ real reason for Robert prison release With Robert being initially released from prison unexpectedly, fans are now worried as to the reason why. They’ve now predicted that Robert’s actually ill and is hiding a huge health secret from his loved ones. One fan wrote: “I kept noticing how they focused on his face. I have a theory that his early release could have been the unsafe conviction plus compassionate release for illness.” Another agreed: “Was it discussed why he was released early? Because his health being bad could be a reason why?” A third person suggested: “I thought I was the only person to notice after the punch something seemed off. I feel this big secret is a health issue.” But, when Robert is released from prison once again next week, will he open up more on why he’s now a free man? Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale in 2025? A complete guide to departures, returns and new arrivals in the Dales 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 Tamzin Meyer 13th June 2025 By Tamzin Meyer 13th June 2025