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11 best Emmerdale couples – EVER! Robron, Coira and a famous bromance!

Emmerdale have given us some fantastic, and unforgettable couples over the years. From red-hot romances, to toxic marriages, and lifelong friendships, here are our 11 of all time favourite pairings. Let’s see if your favourite has made our list…

Moira and Cain have been married for 10 years (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Cain and Moira Dingle

With 10 years of marriage under their belt, Cain and Moira have achieved iconic couple status. What started as a lusty affair has developed into a deep love, but it’s frankly a miracle Mr and Mrs D are still together given what the last decade has thrown at them.

Coira have overcome terrible tragedy (the loss of Moira’s daughter Holly to a heroin overdose), affairs (on both sides, including Moira’s icky fling with Cain’s long lost son, Nate), a stint in prison (him), and an alcohol addiction (her).

But despite all this they’ve been able to create a life together and have worked hard raising their blended family.

The couple are now faced with an uncertain future since Moira’s brain tumour diagnosis. We’re keeping everything crossed Moira will make a full recovery, and Cain has vowed to be by her side, no matter what.

Emmerdale just wouldn’t be the same without them together.

Emmerdale fans are still praying for a Robron reunion (Credit: ITV)

Best Emmerdale couples: Robert Sugden and Aaron Dingle

Robron definitely win the award for Emmerdale’s most shipped couple. Fans could not get enough of this handsome duo.

Aaron and Robert’s love story started on a country lane back in 2014, where they shared their first kiss. At the time, Aaron was out and proud, but Robert was engaged to heiress Chrissie White and still in the closet.

Their affair quickly turned toxic as Robert refused to leave Chrissie, and ended up killing Katie Sugden to keep his secret safe. Aaron eventually snapped and outed Robert, causing his life to implode.

Even when the couple finally made it official, they were faced with obstacle after obstacle. Robert supported Aaron after he revealed he’d been abused by his father, Gordon. And Aaron forgave Robert for fathering a baby with Rebecca White while he was in prison.

Their wedding in 2018 remains one of the soap’s most memorable occasions. The couple, who looked dapper in their matching suits, wrote their own vows which they exchanged in front of their family, friends and millions of viewers.

But after everything, Aaron and Robert never did get their happy ever after. A year after their nuptials Robert was jailed for murdering his sister Victoria’s rapist, Lee Posner. Instead of expecting Aaron to wait for him, Robert decided to set his husband free and filed for divorce.

Will he come back for Aaron once those 14 years are up? We can only hope!

Cain and Charity go way, way back (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Cain Dingle and Charity Dingle

Before Moira there was only one woman for Cain – his second cousin, Charity. Partners in crime and in the bedroom, Emmerdale fans know these two share a whole lotta history.

They had their first fling when they were just 14 and 13, which resulted in the birth of the daughter, Debbie. Charity and Cain gave her up for adoption and the trio weren’t reunited until Debbie came to the village years later.

Shortly after Debbie’s return, Charity and Cain got back together. They had an on/off relationship and got engaged in 2009. However, the wedding never happened becauseÂ Charity decided she wasn’t ready for marriage.

Despite their red-hot chemistry, Charity and Cain’s romantic union finally ran its course and they split. Over the years they’ve had the odd cheeky bunk-up. In 2016, Cain nearly wrecked his marriage to Moira by getting jiggy with Charity.

But these two have never been able to resist one another, and we reckon they’ve got another affair in them!

Chas and Paddy have decided they’re better off as friends (Credit: ITV)

Paddy Kirk and Chas Dingle

Chas has always had a thing for bad boys, but changed type when she got together with Paddy.

Unlike her previous toxic exes, including the likes of Carl King and killer Cameron Murray, Paddy was a true gent. He treated Chas with care and respect and made her feel secure.

The unlikely duo really were happy for a while. They supported one another through the devastating loss of their daughter Grace in 2018, and the arrival of little Eve the following year gave them reason to smile again.

In 2020, the couple cemented their union with a gorgeous Christmas Day wedding.

But then along came Al Chapman. Chas ended up breaking Paddy’s heart when she strayed with the sleazy businessman. The discovery of his wife’s betrayal drove Paddy into a deep depression and he contemplated taking his own life.

Chas begged for forgiveness, but there was no going back. Post-divorce, Paddy and Chas are back on friendly terms, but she definitely lost a good guy there.

The Tates in happier times (Credit: ITV)

Frank and Kim Tate

Kim and Frank were the ultimate power couple in the days when they were lord and lady of Home Farm.

Frank had made his fortune in haulage, and everyone (including him) probably knew Kim had only married him for the money. Kim had previously worked as Frank’s secretary, but had managed to seduce her way into his bed.

Their marriage was volatile and littered with betrayals. Frank had a drink habit and violent temper, while Kim had an appetite for younger lovers. Her affairs with gamekeeper Neil Kinkaid and farmhand Dave Glover made for addictive viewing.

In 1996, Kim and Frank welcomed a son, James, although there was a question over the tot’s parentage for a while. Kim had hoped James was her lover Dave’s, but he turned out to be Frank’s.

Just months after James’s arrival, Frank tried to have Kim killed. She responded by faking her own death and framing Frank for the ‘murder’. It wasn’t your average tit-for-tat with these two!

When Kim ‘returned from the dead’, the shock of seeing her again caused Frank to suffer a fatal heart attack. Kim stood by and watched as Frank died on the living room floor at Home Farm. Then as a final insult she used her compact mirror to check whether he was still breathing.

With Frank a goner, Kim finally got her greedy mitts on Home Farm. Well, you can’t say she didn’t play the long game.

Val was the love of Eric’s life (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Best Emmerdale couples: Eric Pollard and Val Lambert

Womanising Eric had already been married four times when he hooked up with Val Lambert. But in Val, Eric finally met his match – there was never a dull moment when these two were on screen together.

Clearly fans of mixing business with pleasure, Eric and Val set up their own fabrics company together. That particular venture proved unsuccessful, so the couple decided to try their luck at being hoteliers.

Shortly after their 2008 wedding, they purchased The Grange B&B, and two years later Val and Eric became foster parents when they took in teenage runaway, Amy Wyatt (now Barton).

Their marriage hid the skids after Val cheated on Eric while they were on a break and contracted HIV. Eric left Val after he found out what she’d done, but they found their way back to one another.

By 2015, Val was facing a prison sentence after committing fraud. She and Eric hatched a plan to fake her death so they could run away abroad together. But the scheming duo never got that far when Val became one of the victims of the village helicopter crash.

A few days after her passing, Val appeared as a spirit and bid Eric a final goodbye. It was fitting ending for such an iconic partnership.

It was second time lucky for Seth and Betty (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Seth Armstrong and Betty Eagleton

Emmerdale golden couple Seth and Betty showed us all the joys of good old fashioned romance.

The pair had been sweethearts when they were young, before going their their separate ways. Betty went on to marry Walter, while Seth made a life with his wife, Meg.

Following Wally’s death in 1994, Betty came to the village in search of Seth. He too had also been recently widowed. It was second time lucky for the former lovebirds, who reconciled and threw the locals a 1940s Christmas party.

Betty definitely was the boss in their relationship, but Seth was her rock. When her no-good ex Reggie Wilkie came to the village looking to cause trouble, Seth saw him off. Shortly afterwards, Seth was the victim of a mugging and Betty nursed him back to health.

Yes, they had their fallings out – who remembers when Betty dumped Seth after discovering he was broadcasting her to the village via a secret webcam – but their love always won over.

Seth and Betty left the Dales together to start a new life in Australia. Homesick Betty soon returned and Seth was set to join her, but died on his flight home.

Lisa and Zak were blissfully happy together until tragedy struck (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Zak Dingle and Lisa Clegg

Soulmates Zak and Lisa were the heart of the show for many years.

She was brave enough to take on his crazy family, and Zak worshipped the ground she walked on. The couple survived an attempt by Lisa’s ex-husband, Barry Clegg to split them up, and went on to marry on January 28, 1998.

Eleven months later, the couple experienced their very own Christmas miracle when Lisa gave birth to daughter, Belle, in a pigsty. Belle’s shock arrival made Zak faint, which is hardly surprising given he and Lisa didn’t even know she was expecting.

There were ups and down in the marriage, but Zak and Lisa always found a way to work through things. But in 2015, the Emmerdale writers caused uproar by making Zak have an affair with their lodger, Joanie Wright. Fans were aghast over Zak’s betrayal and felt the show had destroyed its strongest marriage.

Zak divorced Lisa and married Joanie, but it didn’t last. After Joanie was killed off, Zak and Lisa fell in love again. When Lisa became terminally ill, she and Zak decided to remarry. The couple exchanged vows in a tearjerking ceremony, but just hours later Zak returned home to find Lisa had peacefully slipped away on the sofa. Sob!

Jack and Diane made a great team (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Best Emmerdale couples: Jack and Diane Sugden

Jack and Diane were a refreshingly normal couple, whose stable partnership we really miss.

The pair had been friends for many years before romance blossomed after Woolpack landlady Diane supported Jack through the death of his second wife, Sarah. They married on September 21 2004, but the day was bittersweet as Diane was undergoing treatment for cancer.

She went on to make a full recovery, but life was rather stressful dealing with Sugden kids, Robert, Andy and Victoria. Their constant drama drove a wedge between Jack and Diane and caused them to break up for a bit.

The couple did reconcile and were happy again, but their life together was about to be cut short. In 2009, Jack died while in Spain visiting his elderly mum, Annie. The character was written out of the soap after the passing of real-life actor Clive Hornby.

Diane was devastated at the sudden loss of her husband, but soldiered on in her usual stoic way. She remained living in the village for another 13 years before leaving for a new life.

Katie and Andy on their second wedding day (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Andy Sugden and Katie Addyman

Andy and Katie first locked eyes during a detention session at school. The teens fell hard and fast for one another, and at 16 decided they were mature enough to start a family. Katie fell pregnant, but sadly lost the baby. When Andy took over the tenancy at Butlers, farming started to take over his life. Katie was left feeling neglected and started a secret affair with Andy’s brother, Robert.

The love triangle kept viewers gripped. Katie went ahead and married Andy, but couldn’t deny her love for Robert. When Andy found out about their betrayal he tried to kill Robert, then divorced Katie. It was no surprise that Katie and Robert’s relationship also ended very badly.

In the years that followed Andy and Katie both married again – he to Jo Stiles, her to Declan Macey, but they never forget their first love.

In 2014, a decade after their first trip down the aisle, Andy and Katie said I do again. But sadly they never even made it to their one year anniversary. Katie reignited her bitter feud with Robert and threatened to out his affair with Aaron Dingle. Robert responded by pushing Katie to her death through the floor of a derelict barn, leaving poor Andy a widower.

Paddy and Marlon are the ultimate double act (Credit: ITV)

Best Emmerdale bromance: Marlon Dingle and Paddy Kirk

Okay, so Paddy and Marlon aren’t a romantic couple, but they are inseparable.

The Dales double act have one of the most enduring friendships in all of soap – 27 years and still going strong. These two have shared everything – including the ladies – yes, Rhona, we’re looking at you!

There have been plenty of laughs and comedy capers, but also darker times. When Marlon suffered a stroke, Paddy was instrumental in his recovery, and the chef returned the favour when his best mate battled depression.

But whatever life throws at them, we know these guys have always got each others’ backs. Long live their bromance.

Read more: A history of Paddy Kirk’s troubled love lifeÂ

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16th November 2024
Emmerdale kids gone bad: Angel confesses she thinks she’s evil, but she’s not the only one – from Lachlan White to Tom King

Emmerdale kids have been getting into trouble as long as the show has been on the air!

Right now, Angelica King is struggling with the reality of being back in the village after serving her sentence for killing Heath in the car accident.

In Monday’s episode her mum Nicola discovered the teen is worried that she is evil.

Angelica killed Heath (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale kids gone bad!

While Angel wrestles with the guilt of what happened, we were thinking that she’s definitely not the first Emmerdale teenager to go bad. Here’s a round-up of the other youngsters who went right off the rails…

Nice boy Robert Sugden turned moody and aggressive by his teens (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Robert Sugden

Robert Sugden had lost two mums by the time he reached his teens, and caught his dad cheating, so in some ways it’s no surprise that all that heartbreak made him cold and manipulative.

As a younger teen, Robert was involved in the car accident that left a teacher dead – more on that later. He didn’t learn his lesson, though, as just a couple of years later he crashed his car and scarpered, leaving girlfriend Elaine unconscious. Then he lied about it! He even had a romance with much older Nicola Blackstock (now King). URGH.

Teenage Robert had a feud with his adopted brother Andy, that led to all sorts of trouble over the years. He seduced Andy’s fiancÃ©e Katie, and they began an affair. Later, Katie and Robert got engaged, but he cheated on her. And when his feud with Andy led to Max King’s death in – you guessed it – another car accident, Robert left the village and didn’t return properly for another nine years.

Andy’s arson attack caused all sorts of trouble (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Andy Sugden

Andy and Robert were once best friends – that’s why the Sugden family took Andy in as a troubled youngster. But Robert’s jealousy made things tricky as Andy tried his best to prove he was a proper member of the family.

Unfortunately for Andy and his adopted mum Sarah, that meant him torching the barn in a misguided attempt to solve the family’s financial troubles. Unbeknownst to Andy, Sarah was inside the barn. She died and though Jack got the blame at first, it was Andy who eventually ‘fessed up. Robert never really forgave him.

Lachlan sexually assaulted Alicia (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Lachlan White

Troubled and troublesome teen Lachlan was the son of Chrissie White and Robert Sugden’s stepson.

Lachlan was awkward and odd, but when he first came to the village he was sweetly supportive to Belle Dingle and encouraged her to get help for her mental health issues.

But it was when he befriended Jacob Gallagher that things took a turn. Lachlan became overly interested in Jacob’s mum, Alicia, and even bought her an expensive handbag as a present, which Alicia returned. Lachlan sexually assaulted Alicia, and eventually his mum Chrissie reported him to the police.

That was only the start for Lachlan. He went on to shoot his grandfather Lawrence, kill his mum and Lawrence in a car crash he caused, murder fan fave Gerry and a conman who was posing as Gerry’s uncle, and kidnap his aunt Rebecca and hold her hostage!

Thankfully, Lachlan’s now behind bars!

Marc was driving but the teenagers were all involved (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Emmerdale kids gone back: The teens in 2002

In 2002, the village teens – Robert and Andy Sugden, Ollie and Marc Reynolds, Donna Windsor, Katie Addyman and Eve Birch – planned a night out in Hotten.

When they missed the last bus home, Andy tried to impress his mates by stealing a car. Marc got behind the wheel and they set off for home, only to hit someone walking in the road.

Horrified, the joyriders realised they had hit and killed their headteacher, Miss Strickland!

They torched the car and covered up what they’d done, as the village mourned the loss. But Marc’s conscience got the better of him and despite the others trying to stop him, he went to the police.

He tried to take the full blame but his friends admitted they were also involved.

Marc was sent to Young Offenders, just like Angelica, while the other teens got community service.

Thomas King had an outburst at Carl’s funeral and tormented Chas (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Tom King

Back in 2013, Tom King was known as Thomas and he had a vendetta against his dad Carl’s ex, Chas Dingle.

Chas had recently been found not guilty of murdering Carl. She didn’t kill him – that had been Dales serial killer, Cameron Murray – though she had believed she’d committed the crime for a while.

But even after Chas was let off, Thomas still thought she was guilty. He began a campaign of harassment against Chas, sending her creepy photos with the eyes scratched out, throwing bottles at her, trashing the pub living room and generally making her life a misery. And it looks like he hasn’t changed a bit!

No, we’re not sure why she didn’t bring this up when Belle got together with him, either!

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm, with an early release on ITVX at 7am.

Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.

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12th November 2024
‘Fake’ Sugden John is Robert’s former cell mate, new fan theory predicts

A new Emmerdale fan theory has suggested that John Sugden isn’t entirely who he’s claiming to be – with one idea predicting that he could be Robert’s former cell mate… and lover.

This comes following last night’s episode (Wednesday, November 6), in which John tried to get Aaron to open up about his relationship with Robert. The typically bull-headed Robert was having none of it, leaving John frustrated.

“What are you, jealous?” Aaron asked as John demanded to know whether he still had feelings for his ex-husband.

“Why would I be jealous of someone like him?” John responded.

A curious comment to some – with one viewer predicting that John’s remark could hint at a surprising shared history between the pair.

Aaron and John had a heart-to-heart, but it didn’t go too well (Credit: ITV)

Does John know Robert on Emmerdale?

Writing on X last night, one fan shared this intriguing theory, saying: “Yep this new Sugden is a FAKE Sugden. Him and Aaron talking about Robert and he says a man like him… Scorned lover AKA Robert’s cell mate.”

“I think John isn’t the real John and he’s been in jail with Robert, remember the name on the dog tagsâ€¦something is not right,” said another.

Could ‘John Sugden’ actually be a former cell mate of Robert’s – and a scorned lover too, at that?

This isn’t the first time that viewers have been left wondering whether there’s more to John’s past than meets the eye. John holding on to a pair of dog tags engraved with the name ‘Aidan Moore’ had some theorising that he might have stolen a former army mate’s identity – although the soap seems to have quashed that one more recently.

Is John hiding something?

Read more:Â Who’s leaving, joining and returning to Emmerdale?

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm, with an early release on ITVX at 7am.

Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.

Visit our Facebook pageÂ @emmerdaleinsiderÂ for all the latest Emmerdale news, gossip and spoilers and let us know what you think! Or find us on TwitterÂ @emmerdaleinside

7th November 2024
Robert Sugden: Relationship with Aaron, why he’s in prison and whether he will ever return

Robert Sugden in Emmerdale is one of the soap’s ‘legacy’ characters. Born on-screen to one of the show’s most iconic families, he was at the heart of all sorts of drama during his years on Emmerdale.

Here’s the lowdown on what he’s been doing and where he is now.

A Robert comeback would through Aaron’s world upside down (Credit: ITV)

Robert Sugden in Emmerdale: The early years

Robert’s dad was Jack Sugden and his mum was Jack’s first wife, Pat. He has an older brother, Jackie Merrick, as well as two half siblings, sister Sandie and brother Tommy.

Robert’s mum was killed in a car accident when he was only four months old. When Jack remarried – to Sarah – she brought him up as her own, along with new baby Victoria and eventually adopted brother, Andy.

Sarah Sugden’s death

Sarah Sugden died in a barn fire set by Andy who thought he was helping the family finances – he thought they could claim on the insurance. When Robert found out Andy was responsible for his mum’s death, it started a feud between the brothers.

Robert cheated on Katie with Sadie King (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Andy, Katie and Robert love triangle in Emmerdale

Andy and his childhood sweetheart Katie Addyman were happy – or so Andy thought – but she started an affair with Robert! When Andy found out he was devastated. Katie and Robert got engaged but he cheated with Sadie King and that was the end of their engagement!

With Robert’s feud with Andy at boiling point, the pair embarked on a lethal game of chicken. Except Max King had asked Andy for a lift and was in his Land Rover as he took on Robert. Andy crashed into a wall and though he escaped, Max was killed when the car blew up.

Wanting to avoid prison, Robert legged it and only returned to watch his dad Jack’s funeral from a distance.

Robert returns to Emmerdale

Nine years after Max’s death, Robert returned to Emmerdale engaged to Chrissie White. By this time, Andy and Katie had rekindled their romance and were planning a wedding but Robert immediately began meddling.

He had offensive messages engraved on the pair’s wedding rings, leaving the newlyweds fuming!

Katie caught Robert and Aaron together (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Killing Katie!

Desperate for revenge, Katie was convinced that Robert was cheating on Chrissie. She threw herself into finding out who he was having an affair with and was shocked to discover it was Aaron Dingle.

Robert and Katie had a furious argument ending with him shoving her and sending her plummeting through some rotten floorboards. Aaron and Robert covered it up and let Andy find his new wife, and assume it was a tragic accident.

When Paddy found out the truth, Robert tried to kill him in a grain silo.

Who shot Robert in Emmerdale?

Andy was devastated and furious and wanted to get rid of Robert for good. He made a Strangers on a Train style deal with Ross Barton, each agreeing to kill the other’s brother.

When Robert was shot, there were a whole list of suspects, but Ross wasn’t among them! When Robert found out Andy had been involved there was another game of chicken (do they never learn?!). Andy crashed his car, but this time Robert pulled him from the wreckage and they called a truce.

Robert and Aaron eventually tied the knot (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Robron

Robert and Aaron’s romance was one of fans’ favourite Emmerdale storylines of all time. During theÂ drama of the Hotton by-pass crash, the pair got engaged and planned a huge wedding!

But of course nothing is that easy in Emmerdale! Aaron went back to prison for a bit, he had a brief drug addiction, and then Robert slept with his sister-in-law Rebecca White – mum to Seb who’s being mentioned on screen a lot at the moment. But finally Robron made it down the aisle!

However, their happiness – and fans’ pleasure at their union – wasn’t too last…

Emmerdale: Why is Robert in prison?

During a night out in Hotton, which was filled with drama, Victoria met a man called Lee Posner. He didn’t take no for an answer and raped her in her own house after the night out. Victoria was devastated and locked herself away for a while before she eventually told her shocked family the truth about the rape – and the fact that she was pregnant.

Lee got away with his crime, until Robert took his own revenge. He whacked Lee with a shovel and he died. Robert was sent to jail. He set Aaron free and has subsequently refused to see Victoria. We now also know he has signed his rights away to son Seb following Rebecca’s death.

Later we discovered that it was possibly Lee’s brother, Luke, who’d been responsible for killing him. But Robert remains behind bars.

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Read more: Who’s leaving, joining and returning to Emmerdale?

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm, with an early release on ITVX at 7am.

Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.

Visit our Facebook pageÂ @emmerdaleinsiderÂ for all the latest Emmerdale news, gossip and spoilers and let us know what you think! Or find us on TwitterÂ @emmerdaleinside

6th November 2024
11 Emmerdale characters we want back – Robert Sugden, Meena Jutla and Piper the dog!

Emmerdale know how to give us an iconic comeback. The past few years have seen the return of legendary characters such as Kim Tate, Aaron Dingle and most recently, Ross Barton.

This lot belong in the Dales, and it’s got us thinking about which other former villagers we’d love to see again.

Here is our dream wish list of the 11 people we want to see make a comeback ASAP…

Robert and Aaron were the real deal (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Emmerdale characters we want back: Robert Sugden

Robron fans are still hoping for a reunion, and the only way that’s going to happen is by bringing Robert back.

The scheming Sugden was one of Emmerdale’s most interesting and complex characters. But it was Rob’s addictive romance with Aaron Dingle that made his popularity soar.

The couple’s adoring army of supporters followed their journey, and were gutted when it came to an end in 2019. Robert was sentenced to 14 years in prison for the manslaughter of his sister Victoria’s rapist Lee Posner. It has since transpired Lee’s brother, Luke, may have been to blame for his sibling’s fatal injuries. Now this sounds like an obvious get-out-of-jail card for Aaron’s ex.

So far, four actors have played the role of Robert. But we don’t think the fans would be happy unless Ryan Hawley stepped back into the character’s shoes. His on-screen chemistry with Danny Miller was a major part of Robert’s appeal.

If Robert did make a return, then he’s got a rival for Aaron’s affections – in the form of his own half-brother! Viewers have already speculated that John’s arrival in the village is laying the groundwork for an explosive love triangle. We’d love to watch Robert and John fighting it out over Aaron, and we know who we’d have money on to win. What Robert Sugden wants, he normally gets.

Adam is needed back in the village (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Adam Barton

Shoutout to Adam Barton. Wherever you are, mate, then you’re needed back in Emmerdale.

The character’s name has come up in conversation in recent weeks, amidst Moira’s battle with a non-cancerous brain tumour. After missing her life-saving surgery, Moira has decided to go and spend some time with her eldest son.

But will she return to the village with Adam in tow? We certainly hope so.

Adam was last seen on screen in January 2018 when he went on the run after deciding to take the rap for Moira over Emma Barton’s murder. Opting for a life as a fugitive, Adam fled to France and has been laying low ever since. But this is Soapland, so surely the coast is clear for him to make a comeback? Actor Adam Thomas has always expressed an interest in revisiting the role he played for nine years.

Not only would Adam’s return give Moira a boost, and Matty some much needed sibling support, but it might also give his ex-wife, Victoria a purpose. She’s been like a lost soul since her break-up with Jacob, and aside from interfering in John’s life, what actually does Vic do?

Adam and her were great together – we’d like to see them get a second chance at happiness.

Sorely missed mother of the village (Credit: ITV)

Diane Sugden

Diane was such an amazing, comforting presence, no wonder why all the locals loved her.

As landlady of The Woolpack for 17 years, Diane was the beating heart of the village and a friend to all. The Sugden matriarch also dealt with her fair share of drama – from surviving cancer, to being stabbed in the dark, and ripped off by her conman lover.

Actress Elizabeth Estensen, who played Diane for 22 years, announced her retirement in 2021. In a statement at the time she said: “I now feel the time has come to say goodbye. Emmerdale will always remain special to me.”

It seems highly unlikely we’ll ever see Diane back on a permanent basis, but we’d love her to pop back just for a little catch up. If nothing else, then just to check in with her loved ones. Diane’s bestie Chas has just come off the back of the toughest two years of her life so we’re sure she’d appreciate a visit.

We think Joe Tate has a lot more to give (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Emmerdale characters we want back: Joe Tate

It feels like there’s unfinished business as far as Joe Tate is concerned, which is why we’re in favour of him returning.

The orphaned son of Chris Tate and Rachel Hughes made a huge impact when he came to the village in 2018 under the alias of Tom Waterhouse. With his scheming and womanising ways Joe quickly proved to be a chip off the old block. But just as Chris had done, Joe underestimated Kim Tate – to his peril.

After realising Joe had been fleecing her, Kim ordered Graham Foster to dispose of him. At the same time, Joe was attacked by Cain in revenge for him breaking off his engagement to Debbie.

Joe was presumed dead for five months, until it was revealed he’d escaped with his life and Â£100k of Kim’s cash. As far as we know he’s still living it up in Monte Carlo, but we think it’s time he came back to settle some old scores.

Why has Debbie not been recast? (Credit: ITV)

Debbie Dingle

Debbie was such a major part of the Dingle family that we’d never rule out her return.

Cain and Charity’s feisty daughter relocated to Scotland back in February 2021 with her young son Jack. Debbie had also been living with her grandfather Zak until his recent passing, and was the one who broke the sad news.

Speculation was rife amongst fans that Debbie would accompany Zak’s body back to the village. But when Cain arrived in Scotland to see his daughter she told him she couldn’t face the funeral.

So it seems we’re going to have a wait a while longer to see Debbie again. But we’re sure Cain, Charity and Sarah would all love to have her back. And the return of Debbie’s ex, Ross Barton, throws up even more enticing possibilities.

Sadie King was a master manipulator (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Emmerdale characters we want back: Sadie King

We would always welcome the comeback of superbitch Sadie.

Jimmy King’s former missus was a ruthless, money-hungry seductress, who was played to perfection by the brilliant Patsy Kensit. After wrecking havoc for two years, Sadie left the village in shame when she was double-crossed by Cain Dingle.

Nearly two decades have passed, but can you imagine the scenes if Cain ever saw Sadie again? And what would Charity do if she came face-to-face with her former foe? Even the thought of that showdown is exciting. Then there’s soppy old Jimmy. He was like putty in Sadie’s hands – we’re sure she could get under his skin again and threaten his marriage to Nicola.

We could also see Sadie teaming up with fellow queen, Kim Tate. Together, these two would be a force to be reckoned with!

Andy Sugden was one of Emmerdale’s best-loved characters (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Andy Sugden

If Emmerdale really want to put the Sugdens back on the map, then Andy must come home.

The iconic character, played by Kelvin Fletcher from 1996 to 2016, grew up on our screens and was loved by millions. Andy was at the centre of so many brilliant storylines, and could always be relied on to deliver the drama.

After quitting the show, Kelvin went on to win the 2019 series of Strictly Come Dancing. The actor is now enjoying life on a different farm, starring in reality series, Fletchers’ Family Farm, alongside wife Liz Marsland and their four children.

Every year, rumours start swirling about Andy coming back to the village. There’s definitely still a place for him there, with old friends and family ties. Might we see him back in 2025?

Serial killer Meena would come back with a bang (Credit: ITV)

Meena Jutla

Serial killer Meena is safely behind bars, serving life for multiple murders. But is it wrong we wish she’d stage a prison break?

Soap villains don’t get much better than this mad lass. During her reign of terror in the Dales, Meena killed Leanna Cavanagh, Andrea Tate and Ben Tucker. And she’d already claimed the lives of her best mate Nadine and her own dad. Yikes!

Meena was different from a lot of baddies in that she was so unhinged and psychotic it was actually entertaining to watch. She stalked her prey with pleasure and made her own playlist of murder karaoke! Actress Paige Sandhu also did an incredible job of playing such a crackers character.

So as ludicrous as the plot would have to be, we’d relish the return of the village’s answer to Villanelle. And there’s one or two locals we wouldn’t mind Meena adding to her body count. No names mentioned…

We want Nicky back in the Miligan family fold (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Emmerdale characters we want back: Nicky Miligan

One of the biggest mistakes Emmerdale made this year was getting rid of Nicky Miligan.

Things were just starting to get interesting for the character what with Ruby’s arrival and watching him referee her and Caleb’s toxic spats. But after discovering his parents had conspired to cover up Ruby running over Ethan Anderson, Nicky disowned them and left for new life overseas with boyfriend, Sonny. To be fair, we can’t blame him on that one.

Nicky hasn’t spoken to his folks since, and Ruby is desperate for a reconciliation. Caleb would also surely welcome his son’s assistance as he continues his bid for Dales domination. And Nicky has already shown he can be useful right hand man – he certainly did a very good job of conning poor Gabby Thomas.

Ruby has gone to visit him now, but he still won’t forgive dad Caleb. And with news of daughter Stephanie’s arrival incoming, it’s surely a great time to reunite the Miligan family and put them on top of Emmerdale.

There was never a dull moment with Bernice (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Bernice Blackstock

Bernice brought her own brand of ridiculous, camp entertainment and the village is definitely less fun without her in it.

The legendary former landlady had been causing chaos since her arrival 1998. But given her brilliance, we think Emmerdale did Bernice dirty by giving her such a rushed – and frankly rubbish – exit. Viewers will remember Bernice was forced to flee to Spain after wracking up a fraudulent debt. She sold her B&B shares to sister Nicola, and with that she was off.

Gabby gave Paddy a recent update on Bernice, saying she’s ‘causing carnage on the Costa’ and ‘falling out of love every five minutes’. She also admitted how much she misses her mum. We do too, Gabs.

Wouldn’t it be great to see Bernice back?

We’d love nothing more than a Belle and Piper reunion (Credit: ITV)

Piper the dog

Our comeback wish list wouldn’t be complete without a certain fur baby. The adorable Piper.

Belle was left heartbroken earlier this year after Tom led her to believe her beloved pet had been run over and killed. The evil vet watched his wife grieve for Piper as he orchestrated a fake funeral. But then it was revealed Piper was alive and well and had been secretly re-homed with another couple.

Tom’s wicked web of deceit is finally starting to unravel, and we’re hoping the writers are going to find a way to bring Piper back into Belle’s life. After all the hell she’s been through, she deserves a happy ending with her four-legged friend.

Read more: 13 creepy things Tom King has done

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3rd November 2024
Robert Sugden to return for Seb? Renewed hope from fans

Emmerdale fans have made no secret of their hopes for Robert Sugden to finally return to the soap, following his exit in 2019. Robert was a fan favourite on the soap, but exited after killing Victoria’s rapist Lee Posner.

However, some fans believe a Robert return is now looking likelier than ever. Ross has revealed that Rebecca, who shares son Seb with Robert, has died, with Seb heading to stay with distant relatives.

Could we see Robert return to seek custody of his son following the news of Rebecca’s death?

Ross told Charity Rebecca is dead (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale: Ross reveals Rebecca’s dead

Ross informed Charity that Rebecca died, although he did not specify when. He revealed he and Rebecca had split up at the time of her death, which occurred during routine surgery.

“Rebecca’s dead. Me and Rebecca, we’d been split up a while. Pretty amicable in the end as it goes, I was still getting to see Seb,” he told Charity. “Then one day she called me, saying she had to go into hospital for a routine operation. Nothing serious but could I look after Seb. No problem.”

He also added: “We were both having a pizza when we got the call. Turns out I was still listed as her next of kin. They said it was a one in a thousand chance, her heart just stopped and that was it.”

Ross then said Seb had been taken to Bristol to live with Rebecca‘s aunt rather than stay with him.

Aaron was devastated when Robert was given 14 years in prison (Credit: ITV)

Where is Robert?

Robert Sugden is currently serving a 14-year prison sentence for murdering Lee Posner, who raped his half-sister Victoria. Robert went on the run following the murder but police eventually caught up with him.

Lee’s death was accidental and occurred during a confrontation between him and Robert. However, Lee was also hit by his brother Luke, leaving fans uncertain whether Robert is solely to blame for him dying.

Robert and Rebecca shared son Seb (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Fans predict Robert is returning

Emmerdale fans are convinced that Rebecca’s death will spark the return of Robert, despite him currently being in prison.Â With plenty of drama going on amongst the Sugdens at the moment, it seems like a perfect time for Robert to be released.

Taking to social media, one person said: “It does have a feeling they are setting things up for a Robert return, they’ve brought his brother in, who they’ve paired with his (ex) husband and the love of his life, so a tug a war/love triangle there, now his son has lost his mother, a tug of war there too?”

Another added: “So Rebecca is dead and Seb was sent to some random relative in Bristol with Robert’s blessing? No way,” while somebody else said: “Surely, social services would’ve reached out to Robert’s side of the family before dumping Seb into the system..?”

Other shared their hopes for Robert to be returning sooner rather than later. One fan said:Â “Definitely think Robert will be the Christmas return,” and another wrote: “Robert is coming back, isn’t he?”

Read more:Â Complete Emmerdale cast list 2024

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31st October 2024
The White family in Emmerdale: From Lawrence and Chrissie’s deaths to serial killer Lachlan and tragic Rebecca

The White family in Emmerdale appeared on screen between 2014 and 2018 and they certainly made their mark in the village during those years!

With Lawrence White at its head, the family took over Home Farm. Daughter Chrissie was engaged to Robert Sugden and her son from a previous relationship, Lachlan, came too. Younger sister, Rebecca landed in 2016.

Tragedy seemed to follow them around, so it hardly seems surprising that the death of Rebecca White has just been announced on screen. Her dad and sister are already gone and her nephew is in prison for multiple murders. Let’s just hope young Seb can escape the family curse!

Here’s what happened to the Whites – and where the actors are now.

Emmerdale: What happened to the White Family?

Things had been difficult for Lawrence in the past (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Lawrence White in Emmerdale played by John Bowe

Head of the family Lawrence White was born in Emmerdale (then known as Beckindale) in 1943. Lawrence was gay and had an affair with Edna Birch’s husband. She reported them to the police and Lawrence was put in prison where he was subjected to brutal aversion therapy that changed him forever.

He later met and married a woman named Ellen and they had two children, Chrissie and Rebecca. He built up a fortune with a farm machinery business. Lawrence first returned to the village when he was tracked down by Paddy and Sandy wanting to help Edna move on.

Lawrence then bought Home Farm and moved in with his family. He struck up a friendship with Bernice Blackstock and eventually they got engaged.

Although they married, it was a sexless union and Lawrence gave his blessing for her to have affairs to satisfy that side of things. Chrissie was disgusted when she found out and even more so when it led to the revelation Lawrence was not her biological dad. Chrissie tracked down a man named Ronnie Hale who she believed to be her father, but was in fact, Lawrence’s old lover.

By January 2018 Lawrence had had enough of life in the village and decided to emigrate to Australia. However, he never made it that far.

Events in Chrissie’s life affected her deeply (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Chrissie White played by Louise Marwood

Robert’s fiancÃ©e was smitten with her man, but had no idea what a conniving and double-crossing schemer he really was. He was also having an affair with Aaron Dingle behind her back and killed Katie Sugden on his and Chrissie’s wedding day to protect his secret.

The wedding went ahead and Chrissie and Robert settled into married life. But soon Chrissie discovered not only had Robert set-up a robbery at Home Farm, he was also cheating on her.

When he refused to sign the divorce papers, Chrissie poured petrol everywhere and set fire to his car. But as Robert put the fire out to rescue Adam Barton who was sleeping nearby, they had no idea the fire had spread to some gas cannisters which then exploded. The explosion hit a helicopter which then crashed into the town hall where Debbie Dingle and Pete Barton were getting married. The explosion resulted in the deaths of Ruby Haswell and Val Pollard and Chrissie became a village pariah.

After receiving a suspended sentence, Chrissie began a fling with Robert’s brother Andy Sugden. She later found out Lawrence was not her real dad and her and Lachlan were thrown out of Home Farm. Fuming Lachlan shot his grandad in the stomach and Chrissie scrambled to cover up the crime. She framed Andy after discovering him cheating with Bernice Blackstock.

In 2018, Chrissie planned to move to Australia with her family, but tragedy struck…

Evil Lachlan ruled the village (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Lachlan White played by Thomas Atkinson

Lachlan, nicknamed ‘Lucky’ by his mum proved to be an extremely disturbed young man. This first became apparent when he befriended Jacob Gallagher and grew close to his mum, Alicia. Lachlan then sexually assaulted Alicia who called the police.

Lawrence and Chrissie immediately defended him, but then Chrissie found evidence and realised he was guilty. She called the police herself and Lachlan went to prison.

Lachlan then continued to show psychopathic tendencies when he shot Lawrence in the stomach. They family covered it up and framed Andy for it. But his worst crimes were yet to come…

Robron fans never forgave Rebecca! (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Rebecca White played by Emily Head

Rebecca White arrived in Emmerdale in 2016 unannounced and in a helicopter. She promptly slapped Robert round the face! But it turned out she and Robert were working together to find outÂ if Rebecca was Lawrence’s biological child.

Rebecca made a move on Robert – who was involved with Aaron Dingle – and their affair was revealed by twisted Lachlan in the pub on Rebecca’s 30th birthday. But Rebecca knew that Lachlan had shot Lawrence and framed Andy Sugden and she soon manipulated Lachlan into admitting it.

With Lachlan behind bars and Chrissie furious because she had been the one to cover it up, the sisters’ feud intensified. Rebecca then had a fling with Ross Barton and Robert Sugden. She fell pregnant with Robert’s baby.

When baby Seb arrived, Rebecca and the rest of the Whites decided the only way to keep Robert out of their lives was to leave for Australia.

The deaths of Lawrence and Chrissie White in Emmerdale

Lachlan did not want to leave so he told Robert about it, who kidnapped Seb. The White family gave chase, but Lachlan grabbed the wheel and steered the car to hit a lorry head-on. Lawrence was sitting in the back seat with no seatbelt on and was catapulted through the back windshield. Chrissie was also killed.

Lachlan tried to control Rebecca (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

What happened to the rest of the White family in Emmerdale, Rebecca and Lachlan?

Rebecca suffered permanent brain damage after the accident. And for Lachlan it was the start of his road to becoming a serial killer.

His best mateÂ Gerry knew the truth about what had happened in the car, so Lachlan killed him. He also murdered a conman posing as Gerry’s uncle.

Lachlan then kidnapped Rebecca after she found Liv Flaherty and Robert unconscious in Mill Cottage following Lachlan’s attempt to gas them. He kept her in a deserted chalet and also told her the truth about the car crash.

It looked like he had killed Rebecca when he strangled her. But it was eventually revealed to viewers that Rebecca was alive and in aÂ remote cottage, being kept by a retired nurse. Rebecca got free and managed to find Aaron, Victoria and Robert.

After Lachlan tried to get Belle to run away with him, she managed to get away and was accidentally run over by Robert. Lachlan was arrested and taken to prison, where he currently remains.

Rebecca was held captive by Lachlan (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Rebecca White’s death

After rekindling things with Ross Barton, Rebecca went to live with him and Seb in Liverpool. Not much else has been said about them since other than the odd mention when his son Moses goes to visit.

However now Ross is back in town and has revealed the shocking news that Rebecca is dead. She apparently went in for routine surgery and her heart stopped. Seb has gone to live with Rebecca’s aunt in Bristol and we are all totally shocked.

What are the White family cast members up to now?

Camilla stirred up trouble on Corrie in 2022 (Credit: ITV)

Louise Marwood

Louise, who played Chrissie, is currently still acting and in 2022 appeared in Coronation Street as Camilla. She has also been open and honest about a cocaine addiction that “completely decimated my life”.

According to MailOnline, Louise endured four different rehab stints after leaving Emmerdale. She turned her experience into one-woman show, Rita Lynn: Lifecoach, for which she started a GoFundMe page.

She told the tabloid outlet: “Having completely decimated my life, this appeal is asking for the opportunity to put my life back together again.

“I want to carry a story of strength and hope to the addict that still suffers while busting wide open the chaos that addiction causes to your life and everybody that you drag down with it.

“I was very unwell for a very long time and because of that I want to use my platform to help other people and that’s what I’m asking for the opportunity to do, really.”

She added she is “much better” but “not perfect” and still progressing.

Rebecca actress Emily is still in the business (Credit: SplashNews.com)

Emily Head

Emily Head, who played Rebecca, is also still acting. Since leaving Emmerdale, Emily appeared in The Inbetweeners: Fwends Reunited TV special. She famously played Carli D’Amato in The Inbetweeners from 2008 until 2010 and in the subsequent movie.

In 2020 she appeared in an episode of Life and in 2021 she played Colette Andrews in The Syndicate. Emily also starred in Acorn TV show Whitstable Pearl in 2022.

Thomas has continued acting (Credit: SplashNews.com)

Tom Atkinson

Tom Atkinson, who played Lachlan has since been seen playing Nick in Netflix show Sex Education.

He has also appeared in a series of shorts since his Emmerdale departure, as well as a number of theatre productions. Most recently he was in an episode of Hulu mystery series Black Cake in 2023.

John Bowe has retired from acting (Credit: SplashNews.com)

John Bowe

Lawrence actor John Bowe was also still acting until 2021. Since Emmerdale John has appeared in the 2019 film Remember Me and TV series The Singapore Grip.

However, in November 2021 he put out a series of tweets announcing his retirement from acting. He also became an outspoken critic of the ongoing restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite initially supporting the measures and also ‘nearly dying’ of the illness himself.

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Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.

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31st October 2024
Rebecca White in Emmerdale: Kidnap ordeal, romance with Ross Barton, and tragic death

Rebecca White arrived in Emmerdale in 2016 to catch up with her sister Chrissie, nephew Lachlan and dad Lawrence.

But she most definitely stayed for the drama! Which, to be fair, was mostly caused by Rebecca herself.

And now we’ve found out – via a newly returned Ross Barton – that Rebecca has tragically died.

Here’s the lowdown on everything that happened during her time in the Dales.

Rebecca White was played by Emily Head in Emmerdale (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Rebecca White arrives in Emmerdale

Always a fan of making an entrance, Rebecca arrived in Emmerdale unannounced and in a helicopter and promptly slapped Chrissie’s ex-husband Robert Sugden round the face.

But it was all a big act! Because Rebecca and Robert were in cahoots, aiming to find out if Rebecca was Lawrence’s biological child.

Secret romance

With that mischief done and dusted, Rebecca made a move on Robert – who was involved with Aaron Dingle by then – and he responded.

Rebecca and Robert’s affair was revealed by twisted nephew Lachlan in the pub on Rebecca’s 30th birthday. But Rebecca knew that Lachlan was the one who’d shot Lawrence and framed Andy Sugden for the crime and she was soon manipulating Lachlan into admitting it.

With Lachlan behind bars and Chrissie furious about it, the sisters’ feud intensified.

Rebecca seduced Robert (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Who’s the daddy?

But Rebecca was busy elsewhere, having a fling with Ross Barton and Robert Sugden. When she found out she was pregnant, she wasn’t sure who the dad was.

With Robert confirmed as her baby daddy, Rebecca tried to build a mature co-parenting relationship with him.

Totally failed, of course, but she tried.

Car accident

When baby Seb arrived, Rebecca and the rest of the Whites decided the only way to keep Robert out of their lives was to leave for Australia.

So off they went, but Lachlan was annoyed about having to leave so he told Robert, who gave chase.

Lachlan grabbed the wheel and the car hit a lorry head-on, killing both Chrissie and Lawrence, and leaving Rebecca with permanent brain damage.

Lachlan held Rebecca captive with the help of a creepy nurse (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Lachlan’s reign of terror

It was the start of Lachlan’s reign of terror in the village. He went on to kill best mate Gerry, tried to gas Liv and Robert – only to be discovered red-handed by Rebecca.

He murdered a conman posing as Gerry’s uncle, and for a while viewers thought he had killed Rebecca too!

But actually he had kidnapped poor Rebecca. He held her hostage in a remote cottage, complete with a creepy nurse in attendance.

Eventually Rebecca got free, with some help from Belle, and Lachlan went to prison. Phew!

It seemed that Rebecca and Ross had found their happy ever after. But perhaps not? (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

What happened between Ross and Rebecca White in Emmerdale?

With Ross Barton recovering from his acid attack, and Rebecca rebuilding her life with her brain injury, the pair began to grow close.

Eventually, Ross decided to leave Emmerdale and go to live in Liverpool, and Rebecca went too with little Seb.

And that was the last we’d heard of them – until Ross showed up at Billy’s dodgy bare-knuckle fight this week.

Now we know that Rebecca died suddenly during an operation, and that her son Seb has gone to live with Rebecca’s aunt in Bristol. Ross seems pretty cut up about it, but is trying to put on a brave face. Will more come out about her demise in the coming days?

Who played Rebecca White?

Rebecca was played by Emily Head. She was known for her role as Carli in The Inbetweeners among other things. Since then she’s been in TV dramas including The Syndicate and Whitstable Pearl.

Her dad is Buffy star Anthony Head and her sister is fellow actress Daisy Head.

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.

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30th October 2024
Katie Sugden in Emmerdale: Marriage to Andy, affair with Robert and her untimely death

Katie Sugden arrived in Emmerdale in 2001 and quickly caused trouble between brothers Andy and Robert Sugden.

Her relationship with Andy was a major focus point for most of her time in the village, until her untimely death in 2015.

As Katie takes centre stage in Classic Emmerdale episodes following the car crash that killed her father, we take a look at her time in the Dales.

Andy and Katie got serious quickly (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

The arrival of Katie in Emmerdale and her teen romance with Andy

Katie Addyman, as she was then known, was brought into the soap as a love interest for Andy Sugden. She met Andy when they were in detention together at school and they soon started dating.

Despite Robert trying to come between them, Katie and Andy’s relationship became serious really quickly. While their friends were out enjoying their youth, Katie and Andy decided they wanted to settle down and have a baby. Katie fell pregnant, but later had a miscarriage.

Andy proposed to Katie when they were both just 16 and she accepted. When Andy turned 17, he took over Butler’s Farm and he and Katie moved in together. The couple broke up and reunited several times during her time in Emmerdale.

Robert was jealous of his brother’s relationship (Credit:ITV/Shutterstock)

Affair with Robert

After feeling neglected due to Andy spending his time on the farm or caring for half-brother Daz, Katie started an affair with Andy’s brother Robert. They were seen by Daz, who told Andy. However, Katie told Andy that Daz was lying and persuaded him to put Daz back into care.

Katie ended her affair with Robert and married Andy in 2004. But she grew jealous when Robert started dating her friend Donna so the affair soon started up again. This time they were caught by Andy and Robert’s little sister Victoria. Eventually, Katie and Robert came clean to Andy, who was understandably devastated.

Katie and Robert got engaged, but it was short lived due to him having an affair with Sadie King. Following this, Katie and Andy had a one night stand before she left the village for a while.

Katie ended up in hospital following a car crash (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Car accident and dad’s death

In 2006, as Katie’s next of kin, Andy received the news that Katie had been involved in a car crash. Despite their history, Andy chose to be at Katie’s bedside.

When she woke from her coma, Andy had to deliver the news that her dad had died in the car accident. Katie was devastated and leaned on Andy during her recovery.

Andy and Katie reconciled and decided to give their marriage another go, much to the annoyance of Daz, who in a desperate bid to split them up, even tried to seduce her. But he needn’t have worried, as Andy started an affair with Jo Stiles and he and Katie separated â€“ again â€“ in 2007.

She gave birth in the back of Matthew’s car (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Surrogacy and being held at gunpoint

Katie offered to be a surrogate for business partner Perdita, who couldn’t have children, despite having feelings for Perdita’s husband Grayson. She got pregnant, but then threatened to have an abortion after Perdita went off with Matthew King.

Katie begun an intimate relationship with Grayson, but when she discovered he had been lying to her, she conned money out of him.

She gave birth to the baby in the back of Matthew’s car. Katie then signed parental rights over to Perdita and also gave her the money she’d got from Grayson, so that Perdita could start a new life in London.

Grayson was furious when he found out. He held Katie at gunpoint and demanded she tell him where Perdita was. Katie refused to tell him, so he took the King brothers hostage too and ended up shooting Carl.

This wasn’t the only time Katie was held at gunpoint. It happened again when dodgy copper Nick Henshall became obsessed with her. After starting the fire that killed Terry Woods and Viv Hope, he tried to frame Katie’s ex, Andy, to get him out the way. With the net closing in, he took Katie hostage, but ended up killing himself instead.

She almost died following a quad bike accident (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Emmerdale: Katie Sugden and her marriage to Declan Macey and quad bike crash

Declan proposed to Katie three times before she accepted. Their marriage didn’t get off to the best start when Declan’s half-sister Megan, who disapproved of Katie, pushed Katie’s face into the wedding cake.

Following their wedding, Declan discovered that Katie set Megan’s son Robbie up to attack her. He rode off on a quad bike, with Katie following behind. She accused him of changing her for the worst. Katie rode off in anger and fell down a disused mine shaft.

A full scale rescue mission took place and Katie was eventually found days later in a critical condition. In hospital she went into cardiac arrest before being resuscitated. She was eventually able to return home. However, she collapsed and returned to hospital where she discovered she had damaged her ovaries due to injuring her pelvis during the accident. She was left infertile and unable to have children.

Declan told Katie that it didn’t matter, but secretly he had wanted a son to inherit his fortune. Declan cheated on Katie with Charity, causing Katie and Declan to temporarily break up. They later got back together, but the relationship was tempestuous and Katie eventually moved back in with Andy.

She fell through the floor to her death (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Katie’s death

Katie remarried Andy on Christmas Day in 2014, but she was angered to discover that Robert had sabotaged their wedding rings. He engraved insults on the rings, referring to Andy as “village idiot” and Katie as “village bike”.

She was determined to get revenge on Robert and she thought she had her chance when she discovered flirty text messages on his phone from “A”, despite being in a relationship with Chrissy.

Following an invitation from Aaron Dingle, Katie arrived at Wylie’s Farm and caught him kissing Robert, thus discovering who the mysterious A was. Katie took a picture of the two of them as evidence.

Aaron left and Katie confronted Robert over the affair. He turned aggressive and snatched her phone. Robert then refused to let Katie leave unless she promised not to tell Chrissy. Katie charged at Robert and he pushed her to the ground. The floor gave way causing Katie to fall to her death. Andy later went to the farm to look for Katie and discovered her body. He broke down in tears as he cradled her in his arms.

Who played Katie Sugden in Emmerdale?

Katie was played by actress Sammy Winward. She was only a teenager when she landed the role in Emmerdale.

Sammy was engaged to footballer David Dunn and the pair had a daughter together, Mia, in 2005. They split soon after and she went on to marry Martyn Hardy in 2017, who she has known since her school days.

Since leaving Emmerdale, Sammy has appeared in some ITV dramas, most notably Prey, Fearless and The Long Shadow â€“ which also starred Sammy’s Emmerdale co-star Charley Webb.

READ MORE:Â Emmerdale Sarah Sugden: The war between the Sugdens and the Dingles

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16th October 2024
Guess who’s coming home for Christmas: All the theories as Iain MacLeod teases ‘huge’ arrival

Emmerdale boss Iain MacLeod has teased a shock arrival is on the way this Christmas – and is sure to shake things up for the village residents.

Speaking to The Sun at the National Television Awards this week, the head honcho revealed that big plans were underway for this Christmas in the Dales.

“This Christmas there is a huge surprise arrival on Christmas Day. As well as some life or death jeopardy on Christmas Day but obviously there will be festive brilliance as we do every year but I think it is one of the most exciting Christmases that I can remember on Emmerdale this year!” he announced.

But who is on their way to set the cat among the pigeons? Writing on a Reddit thread, viewers had their theories.

Here’s who’s likely to be headed to the Dales this year.

How might Robert react to the news that Aaron has moved on… to his brother (Credit: ITV/YouTube)

Robert Sugden

“Robert Sugden. He would cause a lot of trouble for his brother and ex partner,” one fan theorised. With Robert currently in prison, his now-ex husband Aaron is currently in a steamy situationship with Robert’s apparent half-brother, John Sudgen.

A surprise return from Robert would certainly throw their fledgling relationship into chaos.

Fans have been eagerly awaiting Andy’s return (Credit: ITV/YouTube)Â

Andy Sugden

With John recently having arrived in the village, the Sugden name is on everyone’s lips at the moment. And, if the soap were looking to build the ranks of the once-mighty family again, they could do far worse than bringing back Jack’s adoptive son, Andy.

“I would love for it to be a Sudgen or Merrick returning. Robert would be my choice, but I would be happy with Andy, Diane or even Kathy. It would tie in well with John’s entrance and help establish the Sugdens back into the show,” another viewer suggested.

Debbie’s currently in Scotland (Credit: ITV/YouTube)

Debbie Dingle

In a sad real-life twist, last year saw the death of Emmerdale legend Steve Haliwell, who played Zak Dingle on the soap. With news of the character’s death yet to pass, there’s a Dingle funeral on the cards – leading many to think that Debbie Dingle could make her long-awaited return.

“Debbie Dingle? Maybe for Zak’s funeral. Who knows,” a third wondered.

“For some odd reason I have a sinking feeling Debbie is coming back,” concurred another.

Who’s Caleb and Ruby’s other child? (Credit: ITV/YouTube)

Caleb and Ruby’s daughter

Upon their arrival, it was briefly alluded to that Caleb and Ruby had not one but two children together – son Nicky, and a daughter too. With this news hanging over everyone’s heads, it’s only a matter of time before she shows up looking for mum and dad.

“Maybe it’s the once mentioned sister of Nicky that was never mentioned again,” theorised one viewer.

Piper’s alive! (Credit: ITV/YouTube)

Piper

Terrible Tom made Belle think that her beloved pup Piper had been killed when he euthanised her after deliberately running her over. However, it was revealed that he’d actually faked her death and given her away.

“I hope Piper comes back – Tom forgot to change the details on the microchip and another vet calls Belle,” a fan suggested.

Amelia is among the names mooted for a possible pregnancy (Credit: ITV/YouTube)

Surprise baby!

Many have theorised that this so-called ‘arrival’ could actually be a baby. Although no-one is expecting at the moment, we wouldn’t put it past the soap to spring a surprise pregnancy on one of the characters.

But who?

“Could be a surprise pregnancy, maybe Charity or Leyla?” wondered one fan.

“Or Belle… just when it’s all over and Tom sods off, Belle realises she’s having a hidden pregnancy,” said another.

“Maybe Amelia finds out she’s expecting it with Tom and announces it at Christmas,” a third theorised.

Who would you like to see make a Christmassy appearance this year?

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13th September 2024