{"id":48322,"date":"2025-10-16T11:20:23","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T10:20:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.emmerdale-insider.com\/?p=48322"},"modified":"2025-10-16T11:20:23","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T10:20:23","slug":"itvx-emmerdale-early-release-reveals-kevs-big-bombshell-and-its-not-good-news-at-all-for-robert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/news\/itvx-emmerdale-early-release-reveals-kevs-big-bombshell-and-its-not-good-news-at-all-for-robert\/","title":{"rendered":" ITVX Emmerdale early release reveals Kev&#8217;s big bombshell &#8211; and it&#8217;s not good news at all for Robert"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>*WARNING: This Emmerdale article contains Robert and Kev spoilers for the episode airing on Thursday October 16, which is already available to watch on ITVX and YouTube, but has not yet aired on ITV.\u00a0<\/strong><\/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>Robert Sugden visits prison husband <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emmerdale-insider.com\/news\/absolute-gold-emmerdale-fans-loving-kev-twist\/\">Kev Townsend<\/a> in Emmerdale tonight (Thursday October 16) and the early release of the episode on ITVX has confirmed that Kev has some huge news for him \u2013 and what it is.<\/p>\n<p>It leaves Robert, who is juggling double lives, almost speechless. How will he get out of this mess?<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_46557\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-46557\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-46557\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/29_09_emm_robert_kev_01-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Robert and Kev hold hands\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/29_09_emm_robert_kev_01-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/29_09_emm_robert_kev_01-1300x867.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/29_09_emm_robert_kev_01-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/29_09_emm_robert_kev_01-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/29_09_emm_robert_kev_01-180x120.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/29_09_emm_robert_kev_01-96x64.jpg 96w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/29_09_emm_robert_kev_01-512x341.jpg 512w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/29_09_emm_robert_kev_01-192x128.jpg 192w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/29_09_emm_robert_kev_01.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-46557\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Robert and Kev are closer than close! (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 visits prison husband Kev in Emmerdale<\/h2>\n<p>Just as Robert and Aaron Dingle edged closer to a reunion once John Sugden was out of the picture <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emmerdale-insider.com\/news\/dont-worry-not-how-john-sugden-storyline-will-end-emmerdale-opinion\/\">(for now),<\/a> a surprise visit from Kev threatened everything. It was revealed Kev and Robert had been close in prison. Very close. So close, in fact, they got married.<\/p>\n<p>Kev had been Robert\u2019s protection from the beatings and the awful treatment. Robert insists he has a lot of love for Kev, but fans are convinced he <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emmerdale-insider.com\/news\/emmerdale-fans-work-out-real-reason-robert-married-kev\/\">married him to keep himself safe<\/a>.<\/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 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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       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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>Whatever their reaasons for getting hitched, Kev is now firmly committed to a life with Robert. That was something Robert thought he could offer, given Kev <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emmerdale-insider.com\/news\/emmerdale-does-robert-secret-husband-kev-really-have-six-months-left-to-live\/\">only has six months<\/a> to live and is set to be banged up for all of them. A weekly visit and some loving words were all Rob thought he would have to do\u2026<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, he grew closer and closer to Aaron and they finally agreed to get back together \u2013 although are keeping it on the downlow for now.<\/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>Fans were <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emmerdale-insider.com\/news\/major-robert-aaron-twist-airsitvx-early-release-emmerdale-fans-arent-happy\/\">not overly happy<\/a> with the reunion. Despite the fact it\u2019s all they\u2019ve wanted since Robert returned, they felt it was too soon and would all end in tears.<\/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>It now looks like they weren\u2019t wrong\u2026<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_47402\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-47402\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-47402 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/16_10_emm_kev_robert-1024x676.jpg\" alt=\"Kev and Robert meet at prison\" width=\"1024\" height=\"676\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/16_10_emm_kev_robert-1024x676.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/16_10_emm_kev_robert-1300x858.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/16_10_emm_kev_robert-768x507.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/16_10_emm_kev_robert-1536x1014.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/16_10_emm_kev_robert-180x119.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/16_10_emm_kev_robert-96x63.jpg 96w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/16_10_emm_kev_robert-512x338.jpg 512w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/16_10_emm_kev_robert-192x127.jpg 192w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/16_10_emm_kev_robert.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-47402\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kev\u2019s news leaves Robert stunned (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Kev\u2019s bombshell in Emmerdale on ITVX<\/h2>\n<p>When Robert goes to see Kev on Thursday Kev has some news that sends him spiralling. With great excitement Kev tells Robert he is being released.<\/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>Uh oh\u2026<\/p>\n<p>Robert\u2019s face is a picture as he tries to appear happy and excited. But inside he\u2019s clearly filled with dread. How will he lead this double life now?<\/p>\n<p>Kev is not allowed to live with Robert though, he has to stay with Claudette and Charles. So he\u2019ll be close, but not too close.<\/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_47812\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-47812\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-47812 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/10\/23_10_emm_kev_robert_aaron_01-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Kev and Robert are in an intimate moment when Aaron catches them (Credit: ITV)\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/10\/23_10_emm_kev_robert_aaron_01-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/10\/23_10_emm_kev_robert_aaron_01-1300x731.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/10\/23_10_emm_kev_robert_aaron_01-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/10\/23_10_emm_kev_robert_aaron_01-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/10\/23_10_emm_kev_robert_aaron_01-180x101.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/10\/23_10_emm_kev_robert_aaron_01-96x54.jpg 96w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/10\/23_10_emm_kev_robert_aaron_01-512x288.jpg 512w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/10\/23_10_emm_kev_robert_aaron_01-192x108.jpg 192w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/10\/23_10_emm_kev_robert_aaron_01.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-47812\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kev and Robert are in an intimate moment when Aaron catches them (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Next week on the ITV soap<\/h2>\n<p>Spoilers for next week reveal Kev is released on Monday (October 20). He meets Claudette and Charles and then in the cafe he sees Aaron. Robert is horrified and desperately tries to downplay his past with Kev to Aaron.<\/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>Robert then keeps them apart as much as he can. He is blindsided when Aaron tells the whole Woolpack they are back together. Victoria meanwhile presses her brother to be honest.<\/p>\n<p>Robert resolves to end things with Kev. But when Kev gifts him a expensive watch and kisses him in public, it\u2019s too late because <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emmerdale-insider.com\/spoilers\/emmerdale-spoilers-for-next-week-aaron-catches-robert-kev-joe-runs-jimmy-over-gabby-drops-bombshell\/\">Aaron has seen everything.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>How will Robert get out of this one? 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