Emmerdale spoilers for next week: Robert is on to John’s big secrets - and vows to bring him down as he returns to the village

Robert is on a mission to expose John's true colours
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John gets an unwanted surprise in next week’s Emmerdale spoilers when Robert returns to the village. As battle lines are drawn between the brothers, Robert realises John is hiding secrets from his past and vows to destroy him!

Aaron and Victoria discuss Robert in Emmerdale
Aaron is left shocked by Victoria’s news about Robert (Credit: ITV)

Aaron betrays John with Robert in Emmerdale spoilers

After his dramatic reappearance at Aaron and John’s wedding, Robert is back behind bars for breaking the terms of his bail. He’s desperate to see Aaron again and makes a call to Victoria asking if she can persuade him.

Aaron decides it’s not a good idea so Vic goes to see Robert alone. But she’s horrified to find her brother has been attacked by his fellow inmates. Victoria reports back to Aaron on Robert’s injuries and he feels awful for snubbing his ex.

While Victoria struggles to think of a way she can help Robert, Aaron’s guilt leads him to have a change of heart. Putting his new marriage at risk, Aaron deceives John and pays Robert a visit…

Aaron goes to see Robert in prison in Emmerdale
Robron are reunited in the prison waiting room (Credit: ITV)

Robron are reunited

Coming face-to-face again in the prison waiting room, Robert confesses his love for Aaron. He’s sure they can move on from the past and make a go of it, but Aaron is adamant John is the only man he wants.

When his pleas continue to fall on deaf ears, Robert is forced to admit defeat. Devastated, Robert agrees he’ll leave Aaron alone from now on – but will he actually stay true to his word? Of course not! Robron belong together!

Meanwhile, John is on the warpath after realising Aaron went to see Robert. He decides to take matters into his own hands and heads off to the prison to confront his half-sibling.

John and Robert exchange threats in Emmerdale
It’s war between Robert and John (Credit: ITV)

John threatens Robert in Emmerdale spoilers

Tensions are high as John and Robert face-off against one another. Rob refuses to be intimidated and spitefully tells John that if their father Jack were still alive then he’d want nothing to do with him.

Robert then drops a bombshell on John, revealing how he kissed Aaron on their wedding day! This shock news leaves John on the edge of explosion and he gets up to leave, before warning Robert he has no idea what he’s capable of.

John threatens Robert in Emmerdale
John makes a mistake by threatening Robert (Credit: ITV)

But John may live to regret issuing such a threat because now Robert is convinced he’s hiding something. Is he onto the secret killer?

Robert returns to the village in Emmerdale
Robert is back and determined to destroy John (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale spoilers: Robert returns to the village

John’s worst fears are soon realised when Robert arrives back in Emmerdale, ready to reclaim his man.

He rocks up at the couple’s home, declaring he’s come home to spend time with his family, but John knows he’s back for Aaron. Realising Robert isn’t going anywhere, John feels like he’s losing control. And an out-of-control John Sugden is a very dangerous thing.

Is Robert in danger of becoming his next victim?

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