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Emmerdale Fans 'Rumble' Robert Sugden's Reason for Return

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Robert Sugden's upcoming return to Emmerdale has left fans speculating about the circumstances of his character's return, six years after he was locked up for murder. Fans believe that Robert's brief return could be a result of his character being released early from prison, where he may have been triggered by a letter from Aaron or news of his impending wedding. However, others think he may only appear in one of John's nightmares, or that he may be released early to "shoot his last shot" with Aaron. The return is shrouded in secrecy, with bosses using fake names on scripts and smuggling Ryan Hawley, the actor who played Robert, in and out of the studios.

Key Takeaways:

  • Fans believe Robert Sugden's return could be a result of his character being released early from prison.
  • Some fans think Robert may only appear in one of John's nightmares, while others believe he may be released early to "shoot his last shot" with Aaron.
  • The return is reportedly brief and will coincide with John's wedding to Aaron's ex, Robert's ex Aaron Dingle.
  • Bosses have gone to great lengths to keep the return a secret, using fake names on scripts and smuggling Ryan Hawley, the actor who played Robert, in and out of the studios.
  • Robert's character was jailed for life with a minimum of 14 years, but fans think he may have been released early due to the time period mentioned.
  • Fans have been fearing for Aaron's safety, as John was revealed to be responsible for multiple worrying incidents in the village.

Statistics:

  • 14 years: The minimum sentence Robert Sugden received for his crime.
  • 6 years: The time period since Robert was locked up.
  • 2019: The year Robert's character was locked up for murder.
  • 2019-2020: The time period during which Emmerdale aired during Robert's imprisonment.

Sources:

  • The Sun: "Robert Sugden's shock Emmerdale return revealed: 'It's going to be huge surprise for fans'". [1]
  • The Sun: "Emmerdale's Robert Sugden to make shock return to ITV soap after six years away". [1]
  • Twitter: @Emmerdale [2]
  • ITV: Emmerdale official website [3]

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