Robert in Emmerdale Share By Jade Brown Nov 11 2025 By Jade Brown Nov 11 2025 Fresh heartbreak for Robert as he learns of major tragedy in early ITVX release The stage is set for Robert's standalone episode. Kev Townsend Robert Sugden Share By Jade Brown Nov 11 2025 By Jade Brown Nov 11 2025 WARNING: This article contains Emmerdale spoilers regarding Robert Sugden from tonight’s episode. The episode has not yet aired on TV, but is available to watch on ITVX and YouTube now. Ahead of his standalone episode on Wednesday, Robert Sugden received some devastating news in the latest episode to air on ITVX. Robert was released from prison earlier this year, with his secret prison husband soon following him to the Dales. Robert hasn’t shared too much information about his life behind bars, but today’s episode gave us a glimpse, with more to follow. Kev has bad news for Robert (Credit: ITV) Robert receives devastating news In today’s episode (November 11), Robert and Kev returned from their mini-moon in London after renewing their vows. Robert shared with Victoria that Kev was eager to move in with them. While they debated how to say no, Kev showed up with some upsetting news. article continues below Read all the latest spoilers “I’ve got something to tell you,” he told Robert. “It’s Jez. He’s killed someone in prison.” The news hit Robert hard and he got emotional as he spoke to Victoria and Kev about how Jez had being bullying him in prison until Kev stepped in. Jez had moved on to target another – and had subsequently killed them. This left Robert feeling that Kev had saved his life. Victoria later revealed to Aaron that Robert had received some bad news, with Robert deciding it was high time he told Aaron everything. He started off by admitting he hadn’t been in prison on the Isle of Wight the whole time, but had actually been transferred back to Hotten. Robert’s time with Kev in prison will be explored (Credit: ITV) Emmerdale to air special standalone Robert prison episode During Tuesday’s episode Robert told Aaron: “There’s so much I haven’t told you about my time there that’ll help you understand.” A couple of flashbacks were quickly shown, including one of Robert taking a beating. This sets us up for Robert’s special standalone episode on Wednesday where further flashbacks will explore his time in prison. Last week, Emmerdale aired a special April Windsor episode. While another special episode detailing Bear Wolf’s last 100 days aired on Monday. Now it’s the turn of Robert, with actor Ryan Hawley revealing: “The flashback begins around five years ago. We go through different time periods right up until May of this year, just before Robert is let out and interrupts Aaron and John’s wedding.” He added: “There’s one particularly nice little twist. Something happened in prison that is massively pivotal.” Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns Share Good to Know Share By Jade Brown Nov 11 2025 By Jade Brown Nov 11 2025 Previous Story Next Story