US EditionITV Emmerdale Confirm Robert Sugden's Return After Six Years in Wedding Shake-up - Liverpool Echo
- Robert Sugden, played by Ryan Hawley, made an explosive return on May 28, 2025, by crashing Aaron Dingle and John Sugden's wedding in Emmerdale.
- Robert's return follows a six-year prison sentence for killing rapist Lee Posner, which had kept the character away since 2019.
- The return creates a major dilemma for Aaron, who must choose between his ex-husband Robert and his fiancé John amid questions about Robert's motives and knowledge of John's past.
- Actor Ryan Hawley expressed excitement about Robert Sugden’s unexpected return after a six-year absence, describing the upcoming episodes as thrilling and hinting at a tense conclusion to the wedding week storyline.
- Robert's comeback promises significant storyline developments in Emmerdale, with the character confirmed to return permanently, sparking strong viewer reactions.
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Emmerdale's Ryan Hawley confirms Robert Sugden future on soap after dramatic return
Emmerdale’s Ryan Hawley has confirmed that he’s back “for good” after his character Robert Sugden’s dramatic return earlier this week.The actor had been absent from the ITV soap since Robert was sent to prison in 2019 after killing his sister Victoria's (Isabel Hodgins) rapist, Lee Posner. But on Wednesday’s episode (28th May) the ITV soap delivered a huge twist as Robert made a comeback to the Dales after six years away – and crashed the weddin…
Emmerdale’s fan favourite Robert Sugden makes shock return after six years
Emmerdale character Robert Sugden is back in the Yorkshire Dales! The fan-favourite gay character has made a shocking return for the first time in six years. Warning: Emmerdale spoilers ahead. The award-winning British soap has been praised for its LGBTQ+ representation and inclusion of important issues, including transphobia and queer joy. And making a return to the series is none other than actor Ryan Hawley, who plays Robert. Wednesday’s (2…
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