This week’s Emmerdale village exploded when viewers witnessed a twist that left the entire Aaron Dingle fandom breathless.

Just when things seemed to be settling down between Aaron and Robert, a terrible shock occurred:

Aaron caught Robert Sugden kissing another man – none other than Kev Townsend, the “secret husband” that Robert had kept hidden for so long.

The scene made Aaron’s whole world collapse in an instant.

He didn’t scream, didn’t shout, just stood there, eyes red, watching the person he loved with all his life betray him right in front of him. Kev was confused, and Robert was frantically looking for an explanation, but everything was too late. What Aaron saw was undeniable: lies, pain, and the feeling of being made a fool of.

Robert has always been unpredictable and good at hiding his emotions, but his secret marriage – and with another man – has shocked all his friends and relatives. Robert’s sister, Victoria, tries to defend her brother, but she is shocked when she learns the truth. Aaron, who once accepted Robert’s sinful past, now has to face the question: “Was this love ever real?”

The atmosphere in Dales village becomes heavy. The villagers gossip endlessly, all eyes are on Aaron. Some sympathize, some gloat. Aaron tries to keep calm, but the wounds in his heart are bleeding. Robert tries to explain that he only wants to protect Kev – who helped him in the past – but his words only hurt Aaron more.