Emmerdale fans worried sick for Aaron's life after ITVX episode reveals how he took Robert’s marriage news

This is not the Aaron we know and love
Carena Crawford

*WARNING: this article contains Emmerdale spoilers about Aaron Dingle and Robert Sugden from the episode airing on Thursday October 23. It has not been on ITV yet, but is already available to watch on ITVX and YouTube.

The ITVX early release of Emmerdale has confirmed Aaron now knows the truth about Robert and Kev’s marriage. But his reaction to the news has fans seriously concerned for his welfare.

Robert has been trying to juggle his secret prison husband and his renewed relationship with Aaron. With them both in the village it was only a matter of time before they found out about each other.

But instead of Robert telling the truth, he was caught out. We would have expected Aaron to fly off the handle. But he didn’t. Not really. And that has fans very worried indeed.

Kev and Robert share a moment in Emmerdale
Kev and Robert share a moment (Credit: ITV)

Aaron finds out everything about Robert and Kev in Emmerdale

After Robert is gifted an expensive watch from Kev in tonight’s episode, he is shocked that Kev then kisses him in public. After all, Kev hadn’t wanted to come out just yet, which worked very well for Robert!

But the kiss is witnessed by Aaron who can’t believe his eyes. The ITVX early release reveals that rather than rage at Robert, Aaron simply gave him a few choice words and said they were done.

Robert desperately tried to appease Aaron. He explained why he was married to Kev, that he only had five months left to live and that Robert would inherit a fortune. He also said Kev is dangerous and keeping him onside is the only way to keep everyone he loves safe.

But Aaron wasn’t interested. He told Robert to end things with Kev or they were over. Robert agreed Aaron was more important than money and went to visit Kev and break the news.

However, Kev was in a state and raging. Robert tried to calm him down and tried to confess – but then Kev had a heart attack. Robert rushed him to hospital, but will he be okay? And what does this now mean for Robron’s future?

Aaron sees Robert and Kev kiss
Aaron saw everything, but didn’t rage (Credit: ITV)

Aaron’s reaction has fans concerned for his life

Despite Aaron’s ultimatum, his overall reaction was not what fans were expecting. They thought he would rage and shout and hit out. But in fact he was just numb. And that has viewers on high alert.

“If there’s one thing we know about Aaron – he’s a cryer,” shared one on social media. “The fact he didn’t show a sliver of upset or emotion in that episode…major red flag, we should be very worried about him.”

Another agreed: “I mean it in the best way possible when I say we need to see Aaron crying…I am so worried for him he’s been through so much lately it’s as if he just expects things to go wrong.”

“It’s sad because Aaron doesn’t even seem surprised to see Robert and Kev kissing,” added a third. “Like he expected to be disappointed again by Robert even thought the situation is so much stronger and scary then he realises.”

A fourth said: “It wasn’t as bad as I expected but then Aaron’s reaction was way calmer than I think we thought it would be… He’s that numb he’s not feeling anything?”

John pulls Aaron over the edge of the gorge in Emmerdale

Aaron has suffered a lot of trauma lately Credit: ITV

Should we be worried?

Fans were already concerned about Aaron after he jumped straight back into a relationship with Robert days after John Sugden escaped. The feeling was he hadn’t dealt with the trauma of all John had done – including killing his cousin, Nate, kidnapping Mack and then trying to kill Aaron too.

He moved on waaaaay too quickly and fans knew it. So the fact he hasn’t reacted in the usual Aaron way to Robert’s betrayal is defintely cause for concern.

Aaron will often lash out violently or hurt himself when things go badly. But this time he seems to be a bit blasé about it all. Has he just been hurt too much to even feel it anymore?

Or is he secretly dealing with this in an even more devastating way? Is Aaron’s life in danger not just from Kev, but from himself too?

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