Emmerdale spoilers for next week reveal Ella flips, twice. Once she lashes out at Mandy and the second time it’s Wendy in the firing line – and it’s violent. What’s going on with her?
Elsewhere, Jai takes Caleb’s advice and plays dirty, but Laurel has some tricks of her own. And, Will worries when Dawn delivers upsetting news.
All this coming up in next week’s Emmerdale spoilers.
Emmerdale spoilers – Ella’s outburst
Mandy is desperate to make sure Ella has fun (Credit: ITV)
1. Mandy spoils Ella
It’s Ella’s 30th birthday, but she doesn’t tell anyone. However, Mandy finds out and surprises her with birthday wishes. Ella’s taken aback and a little uncomfortable when Mandy offers her a full beauty makeover with before and after photos.
Rhona shows Ella the photos (Credit: ITV)
2. Ella flips
When Ella sees Mandy has splashed the photos all over the salon socials, she loses it.
There goes’s Ella’s birthday cake (Credit: ITV)
Seeing Mandy with a birthday cake for her, Ella storms over and snatches it out of her hands. Ella smashes the cake to the floor and rushes off to the footbridge.
Dr Liam worries for his ex (Credit: ITV)
3. Liam steps in
Liam witnesses the outburst and follows Ella. He manages to calm her down. Liam says he will accompany her to the surprise party being thrown for her. Ella feels better when she realises the support she has and even tries to enjoy herself.
4. Gary arrives
Ella relaxes and is touched by Liam’s gift: a small star pendant. However, things take a turn when June’s nephew Gary arrives. He’s aggressive and confronts Ella, handing her a photo of Joanne. Shaken, a devastated Ella rushes out. But Gary follows her and fearful Ella falls to the ground in tears.
5. Ella attacks Wendy
Wendy rescues Ella and takes her away from looming Gary. He is full of grief and anger and unable to contain himself as he walks off. Wendy takes Ella to the surgery, but shaky Ella can’t calm down. Wendy is left stunned when Ella flips out and attacks her.
Emmerdale spoilers – Laurel and Jai
Gabby and Laurel are smug as they deliver news to Jai (Credit: ITV)
6. Laurel gets one over on Jai
Laurel has a suggestion for Gabby: She buy into the Hide. Gabby is excited by the idea and agrees. However, Jai is fuming when he finds out what’s happened.
Laurel has no idea how low Jai is going to stoop (Credit: ITV)
7. Jai hits back with more lies
The mediator arrives for the session with Jai and Laurel. But he turns the tables and lies through his teeth that he’s in debt so he’s sold Holdgate and Tenants to pay them off. He therefore claims he has nothing to give Laurel in the divorce.
Every minute that passes Laurel knows she’s done the right thing (Credit: ITV)
Jai later worries whether he’s done the right thing, but Caleb reassures him he owes Laurel nothing.
Emmerdale spoilers – Will and Kim
Is Will’s marriage over? (Credit: ITV)
8. Will can’t get in touch with Kim
Dawn tells Will she’s going to report Rose missing to the police. Things get worse for Will when he tries to get in touch with Kim and she fails to answer. He fears they are definitely over.
Will can’t believe it (Credit: ITV)
9. Dawn gives Will awful news
Dawn then delivers awful news to Will: Evan needs a bone marrow transplant so she has to get in touch with Rose to see if she’s a match. In shock Will can’t believe they need to find Rose.
Will knows what he has to do (Credit: ITV)
He digs out Rose’s phone and after failing to get hold of Kim again, Will composes a message to send from Rose’s phone.
More Emmerdale spoilers
Vinny is a little put out by Charity’s jibes (Credit: ITV)
10. Gabby reassures Vinny
Charity feels guilty when she makes fun of Vinny’s lack of experience compared to Gabby.
Things are hotting up for these two (Credit: ITV)
However Gabby silences his worries when she snogs him in the pub. Vinny and Gabby then push Thomas together on the swings and it’s clear they are growing closer.
A very Dingle day out (Credit: ITV)
11. Sarah has a Dingle experience in Emmerdale spoilers
Charity rushes Sarah out of the house and promises her a proper Dingle experience. They go joyriding in an open-topped car. But is the flash car stolen?
Bear is horrified to realise Mandy is a secret financial dominatrix in tonight’s Emmerdale spoilers. The discovery leaves Bear facing a dilemma over whether to tell Paddy the truth about his bride-to-be.
Also in Emmerdale on Tuesday August 13, John is cagey when Victoria presses him about his past. While Nicola and Jimmy receive news about incarcerated Angel.
Emmerdale spoilers: Mandy is caught out
Bear discovers Mandy is a secret sex worker (Credit: ITV)
It’s the day of Mandy’s hen do, but before she can party she’s got a chat scheduled with her next findom client – and a beard trim to do on Bear.
Knowing she can’t be in two places at once, Mandy’s passes over Bear’s appointment to Amelia. She then sneaks off to entertain her admirer in the back room.
But Mandy forgets to turn off her karaoke speakers, meaning Bear overhears every word of her saucy conversation.
Bear overhears Madame Diamante Dales in action (Credit: ITV)
2. Bear reels over Mandy’s betrayal
The sound of his future daughter-in-law flirting with another fella leaves Bear fuming. While not fully understanding the nature of what’s going on, Bear knows Mandy is lying to Paddy. And he’s very troubled by the betrayal – particularly given the couple are set to marry within days!
When Mandy re-enters the salon, Bear struggles to compose himself. He makes a few barbed comments, which leave Mandy feeling uneasy. But will she realise that he’s on to her?
3. Will Bear tell Paddy the truth?
Returning home, Bear gets out his laptop and tries to educate himself about findom.
He wants to know what Mandy is up to, but then Paddy and Marlon interrupt him and it’s all rather awkward.
When the lads decide to throw Paddy an impromptu stag, Bear is left feeling conflicted. Should he keep quiet about what he knows? Or is Bear going to ruin Mandy’s dream wedding day by telling Paddy everything.
Mack attacks John in Emmerdale spoilers
No one messes with John Sugden as Mack is about to find out (Credit: ITV)
4. John shows Mack who’s boss
Mack is on a mission to drive new enemy John Sugden out of the village. Battle lines were drawn after Mack drove John’s beloved campervan into a lake as revenge for him robbing Aaron.
Now Mack decides it’s time to let his fists do the talking. He makes a swing for the newcomer, but is thwarted by John’s professional moves. This guy is ex-army after all!
Cain witnesses the tussle and intervenes before telling Mack he’s given John a job at Butlers whilst he’s in the village. How will Mack react to the news?
Victoria tries to discover more about John’s mysterious past (Credit: ITV)
5. Victoria probes into John’s past
When news of John’s new job reaches Victoria she’s delighted her big brother is staying a little longer. Vic is desperate to get to know the sibling she never knew existed, even if the feeling isn’t mutual.
Meanwhile, Chas urges Aaron to open up to her about what’s going on between him and John. But will he spill the beans?
Later, the mystery surrounding John’s past deepens when Vic returns his army dog tags. She’s keen to know more about his days in the forces, but John is rattled by his sister’’ questions. What exactly is he hiding?
Jimmy and Nicola receive shock news in Emmerdale spoilers
Jimmy and Nicola get a phone call about Angel (Credit: ITV)
6. Nicola and Jimmy get an update on Angel
Also, Nicola and Jimmy receive a worrying call regarding Angelica.
The couple’s daughter is currently serving time in a Young Offender’s Institute for causing the car crash that killed Heath. And they receive the news they’ve been dreading when they learn Angel has been fighting with another inmate.
But who started the violent brawl? Has Angel’s time behind bars turned her into a thug?
In Classic Emmerdale spoilers for episodes airing on ITV3 on Tuesday August 13, Val desperately pleads for sympathy in court, while Steph confronts haunting memories. These episodes originally aired on November 17 and 18 2005.
Classic Emmerdale sees Val in court (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Classic Emmerdale spoilers: Val makes court confession
Val stands in court, portraying herself as a victim to gain sympathy. She shares stories of her harsh upbringing, including her father’s abuse and raising Paul alone.
Dramatically, Val pulls out cash, intending to return the stolen money. Diane, disgusted, struggles with her loyalty as Val manipulates her way through the situation. Val’s actions leave Diane torn between supporting her sister and maintaining her own integrity.
Classic Emmerdale spoilers: Diane’s dilemma
At The Woolpack, Jack urges Diane to forgive Val, reminding her of Val’s support during her cancer scare. Despite her anger, Diane softens and offers Val a place to stay.
However, Val refuses, choosing independence over reconciliation. This decision surprises Diane, who thought Val might accept her offer as a step toward mending their relationship.
Steph’s past resurfaces
Steph feels anxious about visiting her father, Alan, especially after learning that Dr Adam questioned him about their past. When Steph confronts Adam at the B&B, she demands answers about his conversation with Alan.
Adam claims good intentions, but Steph rejects his interference, making her feelings clear. Steph’s anxiety grows as she contemplates what Adam might uncover, deepening her mistrust of those around her.
Adam gets to the bottom of Steph’s dark past (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Classic Emmerdale spoilers: A dark secret revealed
Frustrated, Adam locks Steph in a bedroom, forcing her to talk. Panicked, Steph recalls being locked in a cellar.
As tension rises, Steph reveals her brother sexually abused her as a child. This shocking confession finally gives us an insight into her troubled character, and leaves Adam stunned by the revelation.
Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.
Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.
Amelia Spencer left Noah Dingle devastated when she ended their relationship for good in Emmerdale. She even insisted he could no longer be a part of her daughter Esther’s life, despite Noah having been a father figure to her.
It’s clear Noah has struggled with being rejected by Amelia, having continuously tried to please her. He even reported Samson to the police in order to try and keep their relationship working without his interference.
In the past, Noah hasn’t handled rejection from love interests well. So, could being dumped by Amelia send him off the rails?
Amelia told Noah their relationship was over for good (Credit: ITV)
Amelia rejects Noah
In tonight’s episode of Emmerdale (Monday August 12), Noah expressed his concerns about not being a part of Esther’s life during a chat with Chas. She encouraged him to speak to Amelia about being present in Esther’s life.
Later, Noah and Amelia were left alone to chat about their split. Visibly emotional, Noah asked if he could still see Esther despite him and Amelia being over. She told him it wouldn’t be a good idea and felt they needed to completely cut ties with each other in a bid to move forward.
Noah was left devastated by Amelia’s words and could be seen breaking down after she left.
Noah previously stalked Chloe (Credit: ITV)
Noah’s chequered past
Before dating Amelia, Noah once had a crush on Gabby Thomas. He developed feelings for Gabby after being hired by Jamie Tate to spy on her. However, Noah let his feelings cloud his judgement while spying on Gabby and he began acting strangely.
One scene many fans fail to forget is Noah feeling Gabby’s underwear in a washing basket. Noah was caught by Will, who then told Gabby what he had saw. This led to Gabby telling Noah to leave her alone. He then followed her home one evening, causing a confrontation between the pair.
When Liv was attacked while drunk, Gabby concluded that Noah must have been behind the attack. Eventually he was proven to be innocent, but Gabby did tell everyone what Noah had done to her.
After the drama with Gabby, Noah began seeing Chloe Harris and it wasn’t long until he began acting strangely. The duo were on and off for a while, and eventually Noah set out to win Chloe back. This sparked a stalking and harassment storyline, which saw Noah secretly install a tracker on Chloe’s phone, film her using a drone and break into her home.
He also stole her diary and planted a microphone in her bedroom. Eventually, Chloe figured out what Noah was up to after finding a file titled with her initials on the laptop. Noah ended up serving three months in prison after his mum Charity reported him.
Noah reporting Samson was the final straw (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale fans predict Noah could resort to his old tricks
Emmerdale fans have predicted Noah could resort to his old ways following his split from Amelia. He has been left devastated by their break-up and struggled to accept the relationship is over.
Taking to social media, one person said: “I hope Noah doesn’t start being a pervy little [bleep] again.” A second fan shared a similar comment, adding: “All this stuff might return Noah to his old knicker sniffing ways.”
Others have slammed Amelia for rejecting Noah after everything he’s done for her and Esther.
“I never thought I’d say this but you can do better than misery guts Amelia, Noah,” one fan said, while a second added: “I can’t believe I’m saying this but I feel sorry for Noah. Incredibly dramatic from Amelia.”
But, will Noah soon return to his old ways now that Amelia’s cut him out of both her and Esther’s lives?
Emmerdale tonight saw John Sugden left furious after discovering his van had been stolen. It didn’t take him long to figure out who was behind the stunt, having already made an enemy of Mackenzie during his brief time in the village.
Elsewhere, Mandy’s findomination work started to pay off and Noah was left devastated when Amelia insisted they need to cut all ties with one another.
Here’s everything that happened in Emmerdale on Monday August 12.
John was furious to find his van missing (Credit: ITV)
John’s van was stolen
Arriving at the garage in the morning, John was left furious as his van was nowhere to be seen. He approached Sarah and demanded she tell him where his van was, but Sarah had no idea. She suggested ringing the police, but John was not keen on the idea and insisted he could figure out who the thief was himself.
John soon came to the conclusion that Aaron had stolen his van and headed out trying to find him. At the cafe, John angrily confronted Mack and Aaron, with the pair eventually agreeing to take him to find his van. John lost his cool after he found his van in a lake, with Aaron and Mack continuing to taunt him and make jokes.
In the Woolpack, Victoria told Mack and Aaron that the van was actually John’s home, leaving the duo feeling very guilty. John later found Aaron alone and convinced him he’s still interested in him. When Aaron tried to go in for a kiss, John pulled away, leaving Aaron humiliated. Super awks…
Tracy wasn’t impressed with Mandy (Credit: ITV)
Mandy gets hen do ready – and continues with her findom work in Emmerdale tonight
Tracy arrived at the salon to find Mandy mid-phone call, leading her to presume she was with a findom client. However, Mandy revealed she was actually chatting to a credit card company as she continues trying to settle her debts. Mandy happily told Tracy how she’d managed to clear one of her smaller credit card bills thanks to her new venture. Tracy was still concerned about Mandy taking on findomination work, despite Mandy reassuring her she had taken safety measures to mask her identity.
Later, Amelia headed to the salon to gift Mandy a karaoke set. She revealed she’d been busy planning Mandy a surprise hen do ahead of her wedding to Paddy. Mandy’s next client then called, prompting her to cancel Amelia’s shift at the salon and tell her to leave.
Paddy headed round to the salon to check on Mandy and after snooping on her laptop, he found out she’d booked a romantic boat trip in Venice for their honeymoon (nice for some!) The pair shared a special moment as they celebrated their upcoming nuptials.
Amelia left Noah upset (Credit: ITV)
Noah was left devastated
Chas gave Noah some advice in the Woolpack, telling him to speak to Amelia about being a part of Esther’s life going forward. Despite being unsure, Noah later sat down for a chat with Amelia.
Amelia told Noah that she didn’t think it would be a good idea if he is still a part of Esther’s life. She insisted they need to end things for good. Noah then broke down as Amelia left.
Also in Emmerdale tonight…
Jimmy and Nicola received a call to confirm the date of Angelica’s day release, leaving them delighted. Nicola then vowed to help Jimmy with his problems at the haulage yard. She then insisted Will should be doing more to help.
Jimmy later headed round to see Will and tell him the bad news about the contract. After a few tense words, Jimmy and Will ended up confiding in one another. Jimmy revealed he can’t stop thinking about Angel and confessed his worries about her being released. Will and Jimmy then spoke about their business and vowed to try everything to make it work going forward. Will they make a good team?
In Emmerdale spoilers for tonight John is on the warpath after Mack trashes his van. Out for revenge, John then leads Aaron on and cruelly rejects his advances.
Also in Emmerdale on Monday August 12, Tracy catches financial dominatrix Mandy in the act. And Noah is heartbroken when Amelia bans him from seeing Esther.
Emmerdale spoilers: Mack steals John’s van
Mack is out for revenge on newcomer John (Credit: ITV)
1. Mack teaches John a lesson
John Sugden has only been in the village five minutes, but he’s already made an enemy of Mack.
Determined to take cocky John down a peg or two, Mack vows to teach the newcomer a lesson. An idea soon forms while he’s busy fixing John’s broken down van. But what exactly does Mack have in mind?
2. John swears his revenge
Later, John is fuming to discover his van has been stolen from the garage. Aaron’s worried when it becomes clear Mack is responsible for the missing vehicle.
When the van is found half submerged in the lake, John is absolutely fuming. He knows that Mack was behind the act of vandalism and sees red.
As enraged John swears revenge, Victoria reveals the van was more than a set of wheels. It was actually her brother’s home. This leaves both Mack and Aaron feeling guilty as they realise they’ve taken things too far. Will John find a way to get his own back?
John leads Aaron on then rejects his offer of a kiss (Credit: ITV)
3. John leads Aaron on
On a mission to get even, John decides to toy with Aaron’s affections.
Aaron made it pretty clear he wanted more after their lusty encounter in the layby, so John decides to use this to his advantage. He turns on the charm and flirts with Aaron to make him think he’s interested. But it’s all just part of John’s latest game.
And when Aaron moves in for a kiss, the savage Sugden rejects him. But John better watch himself, because no one humiliates Aaron – twice – and gets away with it!
Mandy is in hot water in Emmerdale spoilers
Tracy is not impressed when she realises what Mandy has been up to (Credit:ITV)
4. Mandy is in trouble with Tracy
Mandy gets what for from Tracy when her friend catches her in action as Madame Diamante Dales.
The broke salon owner has been masquerading as a financial dominatrix in a desperate bid to make money. But Tracy is appalled and points out the potential dangers of Mandy’s side hustle.
Mandy tries to placate Tracy by explaining the safety measures she’s taking.
But will Tracy be convinced? Or is she going to tell Paddy what his bride-to-be is doing?
5. Madame Diamante Dales is back in action
Mandy’s attention briefly turns back to her upcoming wedding when Amelia announces she’s organised a surprise hen do. The excited teen also gifts her boss with a Karaoke headset.
But Mandy’s soon back in money-making mode when she gets into character to engage with a new client.
Noah is left crushed in Emmerdale spoilers
Noah is heartbroken when Amelia bans him from seeing Esther (Credit: ITV)
6. There’s heartbreak for Noah
Elsewhere, Noah is still down in the dumps over his split from Amelia. She called time on their relationship after discovering he was the one who shopped Samson to the police.
But even though they’re finished, Noah still wants to be part of little Esther’s life. He pleads with his ex to let him carry on seeing her. But Amelia doesn’t think it’s a good idea and tells Noah he can’t be around her daughter any more.
Noah is left heartbroken. Can he find a way to change Amelia’s mind?
In Classic Emmerdale spoilers for episodes airing on ITV3 on Monday August 12, Steph spirals out of control, leading to a series of dramatic events. These episodes originally aired on November 15 and 16 2005.
Classic Emmerdale spoilers: Steph is more possessive than ever
Steph’s obsession with Adam hits a breaking point when she locks him in his room. She wants to prevent him from giving Val a lift to Hotten.
Adam bangs and shouts to be let out. Realising the gravity of what she’s done, Steph retreats in humiliation. She later returns to quietly unlock the door.
Adam’s patience pays off as he gets Steph to open up about her past. She reveals her treatment of her father and her jealousy over his relationship with Shelley.
Alan starts feeling pain as he’s questioned by Adam (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Classic Emmerdale spoilers: Steph causes Alan health scare
The next day, Adam tries to help Steph open up about her issues with Alan. This leads to an explosive confrontation. Alan, unable to handle Adam’s probing, clutches his chest in pain. He is rushed to the hospital.
Classic Emmerdale spoilers: Steph reaches breaking point
In a poignant moment, Steph chooses to stay alone rather than seek solace with Alan. Adam’s support only infuriates her more. She lashes out and mocks him, declaring she feels nothing for him.
After Adam leaves, Steph crumples to the floor in tears, revealing the depth of her inner turmoil.
Simon has a word with Rodney about Leslie (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Lesley’s heartbreak
Lesley feels heartbroken over Rodney’s rejection and his new relationship with Kelly. Her son Simon threatens Rodney, but it doesn’t change anything. Rodney opts for a civil conversation instead.
Meanwhile, Ivan tries to boost Lesley’s morale. Nicola notices Ivan’s efforts as he flirts with both Toni and Paul, causing a stir.
Diane’s furious return
Diane returns from her cruise to find her sister Val staying at The Woolpack. Furious, she insists Val leaves. Val spends her last night of freedom on the factory floor before her court appearance. This family feud adds more fuel to the village’s already smouldering tensions.
Dawn and Danny’s interrupted kiss
Jo plays Cupid for Dawn and Danny, leaving them alone over lunch. Just as things heat up and Danny makes a move, a phone call from Scott interrupts.
Dawn feels frustrated. Danny insists that she needs to resolve things with Scott before they can proceed, adding another layer of tension.
Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.
Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.
Emmerdale tonight saw John Sugden stranded in the village. And if we thought we might learn a bit more about him, we were wrong. All we know is he’s still moody and he’s still miserable.
Elsewhere, Mandy became a findom and Moira displayed yet more personalities.
Here’s everything that happened in Emmerdale on Friday August 9.
John is no one’s friend, apparently (Credit: ITV)
John was mean
Despite his stand-offish nature, it didn’t stop Tracy, Chas and Nicola ogling John while he was out for a run. Aaron came along and was snippy about him, meaning Chas immediately worked out something had happened. So Aaron confessed and told his mum it brought everything that happened with Robert back and he couldn’t go there again.
Meanwhile, Victoria was still playing hostess with the mostess, determined to kill John with kindness. But snappy, moody John wasn’t interested in playing happy families. Especially when Sarah turned up wanting to meet her newfound uncle. John then confessed his mum had written a letter to Jack, but he never replied. Victoria was insistent that Jack can’t ever have got the letter.
John stomped off. He then had another encounter with Aaron. He called Aaron “paranoid and a bit of a whiner” – he does have a point. But Aaron didn’t like it and tried to hit him again. However, John once again came out on top. Probably time for a new tactic other than violence.
So, so far we know John has the Sugden moodiness down, but definitely none of the charm.
Mack and Aaron then plotted to wipe the smile off John’s face. Which doesn’t sound sensible at all. But when has that ever stopped them?
Loving Moira displaying kindness for once (Credit: ITV)
Moira was also mean – and then flirty in Emmerdale tonight
Moira was stressed again – this time because Cain had tidied up rather than done nothing. It’s no wonder he can’t keep up.
She then came home later and was all lovey-dovey and kissy. She told him there weren’t many men this “useful and sexy” leaving Cain very confused again. Us to. Is she drunk? Is that what this is? Or is something else going on here?
Mandy was ready to go (Credit: ITV)
Mandy is a findom
Desperate to solve her money worries, Mandy was caught by Tracy signing up for her findom website. And she was not impressed. She insisted Mandy needed to find another way, but Mandy was adamant she was going ahead with it.
Meanwhile, Chas gave Paddy a pre-wedding present that included his and hers slippers and bride and groom rubber ducks. She then let slip they’d been given to them for their wedding. Because that’s not weird. After they shared a moment, Chas told him she was happy for him.
Back at home Mandy chose a mask for her profile pic and soon had her first client ready and waiting. Madame Diamante Dales was born. There’s no way this can go wrong for Mandy, right? Right? We’ll find out next week…
Jimmy is Caleb’s latest victim (Credit: ITV)
Also in Emmerdale tonight…
Caleb paid Jimmy a visit and discovered his plan had worked and Jimmy had lost a big client. Part one complete.
Then, conveniently, a inspector turned up to check the vehicles at Home James Haulage… And Jimmy was fined for exceeding his legal driving limits. Did Caleb have something to do with it? Yes, of course he did! Round two to Caleb.
We don’t know about you, but the whole Caleb ruining someone’s life storyline feels a bit, well, boring and dry. Change the record.
Aaron Dingle thought with his pants in this week’s Emmerdale when he bedded his internet date on the side of the road without even finding out his name. The guy then drove off with Aaron’s keys, wallet and beloved hoodie.
As if all that wasn’t bad enough, when Aaron did find out his name, it turned out to be John Sugden. And yes, he’s a real Sugden, half-brother of Aaron’s ex, Robert. Oops.
But it’s not the first time Aaron’s love-life has been complicated. Let’s take a look at his romantic history.
Victoria was Aaron’s first girlfriend (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Aaron and Victoria Sugden
Turns out, Robert and John aren’t the only Sugdens Aaron’s been with – he actually lost his virginity to Victoria. When Aaron first arrived in Emmerdale he hadn’t yet realised he was gay (or at least was trying to pretend he wasn’t). He and Victoria got together and had sex.
But when he found out she’d also slept with her foster brother, Daz Eden, Aaron dumped her.
He then turned his attentions to Holly Barton, but when he tried to blackmail her for sex it really put paid to any chance he might have had!
Aaron’s attraction to men first came to light when he and Adam Barton were involved in a car crash. Adam pulled away and Aaron immediately insisted Aaron had misunderstood and was imagining things. To prove it, he managed to get Holly to be his girlfriend after all.
Adam was not impressed given Holly was his sister. He tried to tell everyone what happened, but no one believed him. Angry Aaron confronted him about spreading rumours, but Adam insisted he wasn’t, he just didn’t want Aaron dating his sister when he’s gay. Holly and Aaron broke up soon after.
Jackson’s story ended tragically (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Jackson Walsh: Aaron’s first love in Emmerdale
Jackson was Aaron’s first true love. The pair met at a gay bar in Hotten but Aaron was still struggling with his sexuality. When Paddy worked out what was really going on between Aaron and Jackson Aaron beat him to a pulp.
Still, Paddy stood by him and encouraged him to accept his sexuality. But Aaron would not. However he continued to see Jackson.
Aaron then violently punched Jackson and got charged with assault when he thought Jackson was about to out him to the village. Aaron was sentenced to community service and eventually revealed he was gay. He and Jackson then got together properly.
Tragedy struck when Jackson told Aaron he loved him and then drove off, upset, when Aaron didn’t say it back. Aaron called him, Jackson tried to answer his phone and crashed. He got stuck on a railway line. He was horribly injured when a train hit a van which then smashed into his car.
Jackson was paralysed from the neck down. He and Aaron broke up briefly and Aaron went on dates with a man called Flynn Buchanan, but could not forget about Jackson. They reconciled and pledged their love for one another.
However, Jackson could not come to terms with his new state. He made the difficult decision to end his life. Reluctantly, Aaron and Jackson’s mum, Hazel, agreed to help. Hazel brought the drugs to Jackson, but couldn’t give them to her son. So instead, Aaron was the one who handed them over. Jackson took the pills and passed away.
In a video message, played at his funeral, he told the mourners that his death was his own choice. That meant Aaron and Hazel didn’t get into trouble for it.
Romance blossomed with Ed (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Ed Roberts – the man Aaron left Emmerdale with
Rugby player Ed brought a minibus to the garage for Aaron to fix. After confusion over Aaron and Adam’s relationship, Ed and Aaron shared a kiss. However their first date was soured when Ed discovered Aaron helped Jackson to die.
Ed left, but later let Aaron explain himself. Aaron also showed him his self-harming scars. The couple spent the night together.
But things moved very fast for the pair when Ed revealed he was signed to a French rugby team and was leaving in four weeks. He asked Aaron to go with him.
At first Aaron said no, reluctant to leave his family. However after Adam started a fire at the garage, Aaron took the blame for his mate and fled to France with Ed in 2012 to escape prison.
When Aaron returned to Emmerdale in 2014, he and Ed had split up, but remained on good terms. And that’s when he met Robert Sugden.
It was toxic, but fans loved Robron! (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Robert Sugden – Aaron’s true love?
At first, their relationship was horribly toxic. Robert was engaged to Chrissie White when he called Aaron to a layby to fix his car and then kissed him passionately. Robert later visited him at the garage and they had sex. However, Robert then firmly told Aaron he was straight!
Robert refused to leave Chrissie, but continued his affair with Aaron. Katie Sugden then got suspicious and Aaron, angry at Robert’s lack of commitment, engineered it so she would catch them kissing. However, the set-up led to Katie’s death.
Things got incredibly difficult between them after that. They were off and then on again and then off and then on, Aaron began over-exercising, running himself into the ground, and at one point Robert held him hostage and pointed a gun at him.
But after Robert was shot by Ross Barton things changed. It was Robert who got Aaron to confess his sexual abuse from his dad as a child. And Robert stood by him during the trial. He also helped Aaron get to know half-sister Liv Flaherty.
Though the pair still had their ups and downs – not least Aaron going to prison and Robert having a one-night stand with Rebecca White which resulted in him becoming a dad to little Seb – they married and settled down.
But their life together came to an end when Robert’s sister Victoria was raped by Lee Posner. Robert attacked her rapist, who died. Robert was sentenced to 14 years in prison in 2019 and divorced Aaron to ‘set him free’. Robron were no more.
Lee’s brother Luke later confessed that he also attacked Lee on the same day he died, and Victoria thought that would be enough to see Robert free. But sadly, Rob decided not to pursue the case and he’s still in prison.
Ben was easily forgiving (Credit: ITV)
Aaron’s next love: Ben Tucker
Aaron began hooking up with random guys on dating apps in order to blot out the pain of the split. But by late 2020 Aaron was almost ready to move on. Coincidentally that’s when he reconnected with old school friend Ben Tucker. We say ‘friend’ but actually Aaron had bullied Ben and waged a campaign of homophobic abuse against him, so they weren’t really friends.
However, Ben forgave his former bully and the pair started a romance.
Liv – Aaron’s sister – caused a few troubles for the couple. Ben’s dad was an alcoholic and when Liv was struggling with drink, Ben didn’t want to be around her.
And the romance ended in tragedy when Ben became a victim of Emmerdale serial killer Meena.
John and Aaron wasted no time (Credit: ITV)
Aaron and John Sugden in Emmerdale – a replacement Robert?
On Wednesday (August 7), Aaron went off to meet an internet date. But he was stopped in a layby – incidentally the same layby he first hooked up with Robert in – by a man with a broken down van.
Talk about coincidence, the guy was only Aaron’s date! So rather than go to the hotel, the pair just got down and dirty in the van by the side of the road, without even knowing each other’s name.
He certainly seems to be Aaron’s type – moody, brooding, somewhat aggressive, oh, and he’s also a Sugden! That’s Aaron completing the Sugden hattrick then!
John Sugden is the half-brother of Victoria and Robert – and this makes things really rather awkward indeed.
However, even when Aaron confronted John and asked what he was playing at, and then got a punch in the stomach for it, it seemed pretty clear there was plenty of sexual tension between them. So how long before they can’t fight that attraction any more – and this becomes very complicated indeed?
Emmerdale fans have been treated to the arrival of John Sugden this week and after a pretty busy first few episodes they think they already have his card marked.
Sure his arrival and hook-up with Aaron was not a coincidence, one has now suggested this is all to do with Aaron’s ex, and John’s half-brother, Robert.
So how does it all work?
Aaron was immediately attracted to John – and then robbed by him! (Credit: ITV)
John Sugden arrives in Emmerdale
On Wednesday night (August 7) Aaron had a date at a hotel, but was flagged down on his way by a breakdown. It was John Sugden, but Aaron didn’t know him – nor did he know John was actually his date. Aaron had never seen his face and didn’t know his name either.
As Aaron fixed his van, it wasn’t long before the pair started kissing. Then they fell into the back and did the deed. Afterwards Aaron wanted an immediate repeat performance, but while he went for a wee in a bush John drove off – with Aaron’s keys, wallet and hoodie in the back of his van!
Then on Thursday August 8 Victoria kindly drove Pollard to a funeral. They were chatting to the son of the deceased and he introduced himself as John Sugden. Vic looked shocked and Pollard confirmed he could well be her half-brother.
When Vic introduced herself to John, he said he knew Jack was his dad and made it clear he wanted nothing to do with the Sugdens. He left and Victoria was totally baffled.
John later broke down again and Mack was called to tow him back to Emmerdale – where Aaron was waiting. Turned out John hadn’t officially robbed him, he’d just driven off without giving his things back.
Victoria was thrilled to see him again. She immediately revealed Aaron was Robert’s ex-husband and took her new sibling to her place for the night.
But, Aaron was convinced John was up to something. “You’re not telling me this happened by chance?” he questioned. And he got a punch in the stomach for his trouble.
John made it clear he wasn’t a man to be messed with (Credit: ITV)
What is John up to in Emmerdale?
Well, fans agree with Aaron, something is going on. In an exchange about the character on social media, several viewers started to discuss exactly what.
“Awkward, more to this John character than he is letting on. Mmm seems coincidence that a secret Sugden suddenly springs up. Something about him, can’t figure out yet,”mused one.
A second replied: “I have a theory that he’s actually been to prison and knew Robert. Robert shared his entire life story to John and Robert somehow [bleeped] John off and now he’s going to go after everyone Robert loves as revenge.”
Someone else agreed: “I was thinking the exact same thing, maybe Robert’s revenge?”
“My thinking is that John is going to take out his revenge on Robert by hurting the people Robert loves. Aaron and Victoria. But the only way this story could work is if they intend to bring Robert back at some point. So maybe recast the role if Ryan Hawley doesn’t want to return?!?!? With that said, I’m probably way off, but it would be a cool storyline if that’s the direction,” said one more.
Aaron was devastated when Robert was given 14 years in prison (Credit: ITV)
Is Robert returning to Emmerdale?
There are no current plans to bring Robert Sugden back to the Dales. He’s currently serving 14 years in prison for killing Victoria’s rapist. Meanwhile, actor Ryan Hawley is starring in Casualty right now.
Danny Miller, who plays Aaron, has previously said he was trying to persuade Ryan to return.
He told Inside Soap: “Every day I still get messages from people saying, ‘Bring back Robron!’
“I’d love to work with Ryan again but it’s just a case of whether I can talk him round…”
