{"id":25916,"date":"2025-02-02T07:00:53","date_gmt":"2025-02-02T07:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emmerdale-insider.com\/?p=25916"},"modified":"2025-01-31T15:51:20","modified_gmt":"2025-01-31T15:51:20","slug":"john-proves-his-commitment-aaron-emmerdale-i-think-its-time-to-move-on-from-the-past-and-let-robron-go-opinion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/characters\/john-proves-his-commitment-aaron-emmerdale-i-think-its-time-to-move-on-from-the-past-and-let-robron-go-opinion\/","title":{"rendered":"As John proves his commitment to Aaron, I think it&#8217;s time to move on from the past and let Robron go &#8211; OPINION"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A complicated, explosive, highly toxic mess; the marriage of Robert Sugden and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/tag\/aaron-dingle\/\">Aaron Dingle<\/a> (or \u2018Robron,\u2019 for short) is perhaps the most talked-about Emmerdale relationship of all time. Well of course it is \u2013 the shippers won\u2019t stop talking about Robron.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle-1st\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>But before we go into why this writer thinks Robert and Aaron should stay in the past \u2013 first, some context.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25951\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25951\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-25951\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Robert-and-Aaron-1024x535.jpg\" alt=\"Robert and Aaron lie next to each other, post-coitus \" width=\"1024\" height=\"535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Robert-and-Aaron-1024x535.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Robert-and-Aaron-1300x679.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Robert-and-Aaron-768x401.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Robert-and-Aaron.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25951\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Robert and Aaron rolled in the hay soon after meeting (Credit: ITV\/YouTube)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Robron: A history of a toxic relationship on Emmerdale<\/h2>\n<p>The union of the second-worst Sugden (lest we forget Andy\u2019s wife-beating phase) and the least entertaining Dingle, the relationship of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/tag\/robert-sugden\/\">Robert<\/a> and Aaron was toxic from the start, with Rob initially blackmailing \u2018ron into robbing Home Farm.<\/p>\n<p>Learning that Aaron was gay, Robert\u2019s interest was piqued, and the pair hooked up. After realising that Robert was cheating on bride-to-be Chrissie, Katie snapped the pair mid-kiss and threatened to tell all. As a scuffle broke out, Robron claimed its first victim, and Katie fell to her death.<\/p>\n<p>With Katie silenced, Robert and Chrissie married. However, he carried on seeing Aaron. Their toxic dance continued even as more people learned about the affair. This led to Robert almost killing and then blackmailing Paddy \u2013 subsequently holding a bound-and-gagged Aaron at gunpoint when he sought revenge. Truly, a match made in the stars.<\/p><section class=\"widget block-30 widget_block mb-4\"><div class=\"mb-3 stories-slider-container overflow-hidden w-[100%] max-sm:w-[108%] max-sm:ml-[-15px]\" data-items-visible=\"2\">\n  <h3 class=\"w-full text-center mb-5 uppercase\">article continues below<\/h3>  <div class=\"grid md:grid-cols-5 grid-cols-6\">\n          <a class=\"!no-underline col-span-4 mr-5 cursor-pointer mb-3 hover:!bg-[var(--color-v-white)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] block [-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent] uppercase\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/category\/spoilers\/\">\n        <h2 class=\"font-[var(--font-v-font)] text-[var(--color-v-primary)] font-bold !text-2xl flex flex-row place-content-baseline !mb-0 max-sm:ml-[10px]\">\n          <span class=\"flex-initial mr-2 transition-all duration-300 hover:-translate-y-1 ease-in-out !leading-[var(--title-line-height)]\">Read all the latest spoilers<\/span>\n          <span 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                                <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\"> Wed, May 6<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Jacob trapped by Dr Todd and Mandy makes a big confession<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">18 hours ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" 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class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">1 day ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/bear-could-blow-everything-as-he-takes-to-the-stand\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DATE-standard-2026-05-01T163329.213.jpg\" alt=\"Bear could blow everything as he takes to the stand\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\"> Tue, May 5<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Bear could blow everything as he takes to the stand<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">2 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/paddy-bear-dylan-face-jury-on-trial\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Emm-Banners-ExclusiveOp-Templates-11.jpg\" alt=\"Paddy, Bear and Dylan face the jury as they go on trial\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\"> Mon, May 4<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Paddy, Bear and Dylan face the jury as they go on trial<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">5 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/kevs-comeback-dawn-exit-return-sadie-king\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/News-split-2026-04-10T172033.421.jpg\" alt=\"Kev's comeback, Dawn's exit and the 'return of Sadie King'\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\">Upcoming<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Kev's comeback, Dawn's exit and the 'return of Sadie King'<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">5 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/joe-exposes-dawn-big-secret-paddy-faces-his-last-night-village\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DATE-split-2026-04-30T131946.383.jpg\" alt=\"Joe exposes Dawn's big secret and Paddy faces his last night in the village\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\"> Fri, May 1<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Joe exposes Dawn's big secret and Paddy faces his last night in the village<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">6 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"story-item mx-auto flex-none md:hidden sm:block w-[300px]\">\n    <div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden dbxgas:mb-0!\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle-mpu\"><\/div><\/div>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>When their affair became public knowledge, you\u2019d think they could put everyone out of their misery and just <em>be\u00a0<\/em>together. But before that could happen, somebody shot Robert. Prime suspect Aaron\u2019s name was cleared when it was revealed that it had been Ross who dunnit \u2013 at the behest of his own adoptive brother, Andy.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25953\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25953\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-25953\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Aaron-and-Robert-1024x535.jpg\" alt=\"Aaron and Robert exchange a simmering look on Emmerdale\" width=\"1024\" height=\"535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Aaron-and-Robert-1024x535.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Aaron-and-Robert-1300x679.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Aaron-and-Robert-768x401.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Aaron-and-Robert.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25953\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The lovers couldn\u2019t keep their mitts off of each other for long (Credit: ITV\/YouTube)<\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div><div data-ad-slot=\"ad-slot2\"><\/div>\n<h2>Robron II: the next level<\/h2>\n<p>In 2016, the pair finally stopped trying to kill each other long enough for an actual conversation. Discovering that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2025\/01\/23\/emmerdale-aaron-dingle-truth-abuse-dad-gordon-suspect-anthony-murder\/\">Aaron\u2019s dad had raped him<\/a> as a child, Robert was there in his time of need. In true Robert fashion, this involved a few major crimes \u2013 paying a neighbour to lie that Gordon had raped him too.<\/p>\n<p>A jury found Gordon guilty in spite of Robert\u2019s meddling, and he eventually took his own life in prison. Always one to make it about himself, Robert then found himself in hot water with Aaron for not passing on a letter from his (now dead) dad.<\/p><div class=\"my-5 boxout\"><div><h2 class=\"!text-2xl p-3 !my-0 bg-[var(--color-v-primary)]\">Don't miss a single story! Add us as a Preferred Source in Google for all your Emmerdale news<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"p-3 bg-[var(--color-v-primary)]\/50 text-base\">It's important to us that you never miss our articles when searching for stories! We have all the latest TV news &amp; schedules to share with our community of loyal readers.\r\n\r\nClick\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=tvguide.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q%3Dtvguide.co.uk&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1771925084739000&amp;usg=AOvVaw26YBpjtwUOaDOV8IYgQAmD\" data-track=\"preferred-source\" data-placement=\"article_body\"><b>here<\/b><\/a>\u00a0and tick\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/tvguide.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/tvguide.co.uk\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1771925084739000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Uu9xte1Ig7bDiZNlkPjpu\">TVGuide.co.uk<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0to ensure you see stories from us first in Google Search.<\/div><\/div>\n<p>They eventually reconciled and things were stable for a while, moving in together and even deciding to marry. When Aaron was sentenced to a year in prison for possession of drugs, he started pushing Robert away. Robert sought comfort in Rebecca White, with whom he fathered Seb.<\/p>\n<p>The pair split when the truth came out, but couldn\u2019t stay away from each other for long.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25624\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25624\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-25624\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Robert-Emmerdale-1024x535.jpg\" alt=\"Robert crying on the dock in Emmerdale\" width=\"1024\" height=\"535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Robert-Emmerdale-1024x535.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Robert-Emmerdale-1300x679.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Robert-Emmerdale-768x401.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Robert-Emmerdale.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25624\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Robert is currently serving time for murdering rapist Lee (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Robron III: Parting is such sweet sorrow as Robert leaves Emmerdale<\/h2>\n<p>After reuniting, Robert and Aaron decided to have a child together, and began the process of looking for a surrogate.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>That hypothetical child was saved from a life under two people (one a morally bankrupt criminal, the other a tormented criminal with anger issues) who<em> should absolutely not under any circumstances be trusted with a child\u2019s welfare\u00a0<\/em>when Robert killed a man.<\/p>\n<p>Robert was sentenced to fourteen years without parole. While behind bars, he learned that he was being transferred to The Isle of Wight, apparently putting an end to the saga of Robert and Aaron once and for all. If only!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25958\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25958\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-25958\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Aaron-ROb-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Aaron glares at Mack on Emmerdale\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Aaron-ROb-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Aaron-ROb-1300x731.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Aaron-ROb-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Aaron-ROb.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25958\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Aaron returned to the soap in 2023 (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Let Robron go, Emmerdale fans<\/h2>\n<p>Fast-forward four years later, and fans are still talking about Robron. It\u2019s hard to engage in any discussion about Aaron (still in the soap) without someone loudly bringing up Robert (hasn\u2019t been in the soap since 2019) and bashing everyone and everything else.<\/p>\n<p>No sooner did Aaron return to screens in 2023 than fans began <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/08\/08\/robert-sugden-return-emmerdale-fans-predict-convinced-worked-out-future-aaron\/\">demanding his other half follow<\/a>. Aaron is currently at the heart of one of Emmerdale\u2019s biggest stories, but once again, fans have found a way to make that all about Robron too.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>And while I can take or leave Aaron, it does a disservice to the character \u2013 and Danny Miller \u2013 to have him constantly defined by the man in his life. Or the lack of him, as it were.<\/p>\n<p>With Aaron currently holding the bag for Anthony\u2019s murder, Robron shippers are wondering whether this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2025\/01\/27\/aaron-to-go-to-prison-and-reunite-with-robert-in-there-a-new-fan-theory-predicts\/\">might mean they reunite behind bars<\/a>. As long as the cameras don\u2019t follow them there, I wouldn\u2019t be opposed.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17582\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17582\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-17582\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/18_12_emm_aaron_john_02-1024x784.jpg\" alt=\"John and Aaron on Emmerdale\" width=\"1024\" height=\"784\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17582\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Aaron\u2019s moved on\u2026 but his fans haven\u2019t (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Aaron\u2019s new man<\/h2>\n<p>Pity poor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/tag\/john-sugden\/\">John Sugden<\/a> in all of this. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2025\/01\/24\/serial-killer-john-murdered-anthony-nate-now-fans-fear-aaron-emmerdale-fan-theory-explored\/\">While the jury\u2019s still out on that one<\/a> (serial killer? conman? weirdo?) he never really stood a chance with Robron fans. While he\u2019s raising a few red flags of his own, one suspects that much of the hate he gets online is for not being Robert.<\/p>\n<p>This writer personally finds John to be an intriguing figure \u2013 and his relationship with Aaron rather sweet. Why not give it time to breathe before declaring it a failure? Can Aaron not have some fun and stability in his miserable little life before forcing him into another agonising dilemma? Would we really rather see him behind bars with Robert than without?<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Time will tell how Johron (Aarjohn?) plays out, but to pretend that he and Robert were ever the height of romance is, frankly, a bit deluded.<\/p>\n<h2>Robron IV: Robron\u2019s revenge?<\/h2>\n<p>What all this comes down to, ultimately, is a personal vendetta. Mine, against Robert and Aaron. I\u2019ll be the first to admit that I never enjoyed Robert as a character (in any iteration), nor any of the actors who portrayed him.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Whatever the case, the return of Robert is inevitable \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/12\/19\/emmerdale-fans-beg-robert-sugden-return-2025-comeback-possible\/\">fan demand is too high<\/a>, the possibilities too juicy (his ex is currently with his long-lost relative!)<\/p>\n<p>The Sudgen name is too important to Emmerdale\u2019s legacy for him to stay away forever. And, for better and worse, the name Aaron will be forever linked with Robert Sugden.<\/p>\n<p>What I\u2019m saying is, Robron is inevitable.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2025\/01\/26\/carl-king-son-tom-9-emmerdale-characters-comeuppance\/\">From Carl King to son Tom, Emmerdale characters that finally got their comeuppance<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"6 dramatic Emmerdale spoilers for next week (Jan 27th-31st)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src-consent=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/f_i1RNcxn1w?feature=oembed\" data-consent-required=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>What do you think of our story? 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