{"id":41605,"date":"2025-06-18T15:15:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-18T14:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/?p=41605"},"modified":"2025-06-20T12:34:08","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T11:34:08","slug":"robert-sugden-return-is-one-of-the-best-decisions-emmerdale-made-opinion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/news\/robert-sugden-return-is-one-of-the-best-decisions-emmerdale-made-opinion\/","title":{"rendered":" OPINION: Why bringing Robert Sugden back is one of the best decisions Emmerdale has made"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Robert Sugden has made his Emmerdale return. And we think it is one of the best decisions the show has made in a long time.<\/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>Six years ago, we said goodbye to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/tag\/robert-sugden\/\">Robert Sugden<\/a> as he was sent to prison for murder. But now, he\u2019s back. At the end of May Robert made a shock appearance at Aaron and John\u2019s wedding, hoping to win his ex-husband back.<\/p>\n<p>Turns out, he appealed his sentence and won. While Robert ended up back inside for missing his probation meeting, this week he makes his return to Emmerdale village. And we think it is one of the best decisions Emmerdale has made, here\u2019s why.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_40531\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40531\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-40531\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-04-at-15.14.14-1024x531.png\" alt=\"Robert and Aaron talk on the bridge\" width=\"1024\" height=\"531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-04-at-15.14.14-1024x531.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-04-at-15.14.14-768x398.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-04-at-15.14.14.png 1038w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-40531\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Robron\u2019s chemistry has not faded (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:min-h-[300px]\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"ad-slot1\"><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Robert and Aaron reunion \u2013 please Emmerdale!<\/h2>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/tag\/robron\/\">Robron<\/a> reunion seems pretty inevitable. The Emmerdale writers, producers, and everyone involved with the show know that no other couple is adored more than they are.<\/p>\n<p>Their relationship, which began way back in 2015, brought so may amazing storylines, and it captured the hearts of everyone watching.<\/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 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max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DATE-split-2026-05-06T121823.719.jpg\" alt=\"Dr Todd strikes again leaving Jacob distraught\">\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\"> Thu, May 7<\/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\">Dr Todd strikes again leaving Jacob distraught<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">9 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\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/jacob-trapped-dr-todd-mandy-makes-big-confession\/\">\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-split-2026-05-05T124904.081.jpg\" alt=\"Jacob trapped by Dr Todd and Mandy makes a big confession\">\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\"> 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\">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\/cain-sets-out-hammer-revenge-robert-todd-wants-10k-from-charity\/\">\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\/News-split-2026-04-30T115615.768.jpg\" alt=\"Cain sets out with a hammer for revenge on Robert and Todd wants \u00a310k from Charity\">\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\">May 11 - 15<\/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\">Cain sets out with a hammer for revenge on Robert and Todd wants \u00a310k from Charity<\/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\/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>\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>Over the years, we watched their highs and their lows. And even during the periods they weren\u2019t together \u2013 they were very clearly still in love.<\/p>\n<p>So now that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/tag\/aaron-dingle\/\">Aaron Dingle<\/a> is adamant that John is the man for him, it just fuels our ammunition for wanting Robert to get his man back. In the few scenes they have had together since Robert\u2019s return, it\u2019s clear the love and chemistry has not gone away over the six years.<\/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><div data-ad-slot=\"ad-slot2\"><\/div>\n<p>And while we may have a wait to go before they fully let each other back in \u2013 Robron is always worth the wait.<\/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! 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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<figure id=\"attachment_40404\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40404\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-40404\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/05\/19_06_emm_robert_back_01-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Robert is back in the village in Emmerdale\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/05\/19_06_emm_robert_back_01-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/05\/19_06_emm_robert_back_01-1300x731.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/05\/19_06_emm_robert_back_01-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/05\/19_06_emm_robert_back_01-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/05\/19_06_emm_robert_back_01-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-40404\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">We are always team Robert (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Robert is one of the most complex characters<\/h2>\n<p>Away from his relationships, the character of Robert is one of the most complex people. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/tag\/ryan-hawley\/\">Ryan Hawley<\/a> deserves a massive shout-out for how he has picked up perfectly as though he never left!<\/p>\n<p>Rob has always been someone who isn\u2019t afraid to take risks, and would do anything for those he loves. And yes, he messes up from time-to-time, but the emotional depth of the character is why we all choose to forgive 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>The last six years Robert has been in prison, without contact from his family. And that has probably been a very tough time for him. So, while he still has that bad-boy, wind-up charisma, there\u2019s also probably going to be another side to him that we haven\u2019t ever seen \u2013 and that\u2019s very exciting.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_40839\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40839\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-40839\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/25_06_emm_john_robert_03-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Robert is unconscious in the back of John's van in Emmerdale\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/25_06_emm_john_robert_03-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/25_06_emm_john_robert_03-1300x867.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/25_06_emm_john_robert_03-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/25_06_emm_john_robert_03-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/25_06_emm_john_robert_03-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-40839\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">There is so much that can happen now that Robert has returned (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Future Emmerdale storylines from Robert Sugden\u2019s return<\/h2>\n<p>Right now, Robert isn\u2019t exactly loved in the village. But in time we think he\u2019ll be able to work his charm and be forgiven.<\/p>\n<p>But his return brings so many potential storylines. While of course his priority seems to be getting his family back, there are other avenues he could go down too.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/robert-drugging-horror-john-chilling-move-sarah-op-crisis-shock-emmerdale-spoilers-next-week\/\">Spoilers show<\/a> that he is given a job from Caleb \u2013 until John intervenes \u2013 and those two could be a very iconic duo.<\/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>Let\u2019s not forget, Robert never really saw eye-to-eye with Joe Tate (and many others) so could some old feuds be reignited? Or new allies formed?<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_40411\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40411\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-40411\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/20_06_emm_robert_victoria_01-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Victoria is worried about Robert in Emmerdale\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/20_06_emm_robert_victoria_01-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/20_06_emm_robert_victoria_01-1300x867.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/20_06_emm_robert_victoria_01-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/20_06_emm_robert_victoria_01-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/20_06_emm_robert_victoria_01-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-40411\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Welcome home, Robert Sugden (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Social media reaction to Robert Sugden\u2019s Emmerdale return<\/h2>\n<p>Over the last few months, Emmerdale has proved why it is at the top of their game. Not only have they brought Robert back \u2013 but we have also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/news\/whos-leaving-emmerdale-2025-complete-guide-departures-returns-new-arrivals\/\">had the return<\/a> of Ross Barton and Joe Tate (well done Emmerdale).<\/p>\n<p>Yes, there has been a lot of chatter about how men seem to be dominating the soap at the moment. And of course there are a lot of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/news\/11-emmerdale-female-villagers-love-see-return-soap\/\">female returns we would love<\/a>. But Robert\u2019s was a necessity. And that\u2019s not just our opinion \u2013 but it\u2019s proven by the online reaction.<\/p>\n<p>Fans took to X explaining this is the first time in years they have watched the show, with many having stopped after Emmerdale broke Robron up.<\/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 it\u2019s clear that Emmerdale knew they would get this sort of reaction. And that\u2019s why they made the decision to not air Robert\u2019s return early on ITVX. It meant everyone could freak out together online.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s clear that the return of Robert Sugden has got people talking about Emmerdale everywhere. 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