Emmerdale fans rage as Aaron Dingle recreates Robron’s roadside romp with hunky newcomer
EMMERDALE fans have furiously blasted the soap after it attempted to recreate Robron’s infamous beginnings with a roadside romp between Aaron Dingle and John Sugden.
The mechanic – who is played by actor Danny Miller in the ITV soap – spent tonight’s episode romping with hunky newcomer John not realising he is a secret Sugden.
Driving along in Eric’s borrowed car, Aaron was flagged down by newcomer John Sugden after his van had broken down.
The pair finally recognised each other from the dating app – or at least John recognised Aaron’s face and Aaron agreed.
As Aaron took a look under John’s bonnet, the pair began flirting and soon began kissing up against John’s van.
After finishing their roadside romp, Aaron tried to get to know John better but he didn’t want to answer any questions.
Agreeing to round two, Aaron went outside to use a tree for a toilet but while he was gone, John drove off and left him by the side of the road without his keys or wallet.
Mackenzie was called to fetch him and the pair ended up rowing over Aaron losing Eric’s keys but Victoria turned up with his own lost keys.
As Mackenzie demanded the guy’s name to track him down, Aaron admitted he didn’t have it.
“It didn’t seem relevant,” he said.
“And now he’s blocked me. And I called the hotel and he cancelled his reservation. In my defence, he was pretty fit.”
However despite all the drama, the roadside location and passionate first meeting reminded fans a bit too much of the beginnings of Aaron’s relationship with Robert.
The pair also ended up kissing on the roadside – a kiss that sparked a passionate affair and a doomed marriage.
And the recreation has left fans furious.
One wrote: “OK you want Aaron with a new interest but at least try to do new things instead we have to see Aaron have sex with a Sugden who is not Robert in #Robron layby f*** you Emmerdale.”
A second said: “Do you really think that because John is a Sugden and Aaron is a Dingle and they copy and paste an iconic scene from Robron,are they going to have the same popularity as them?
Aaron Dingle's biggest storylines
The character Aaron Dingle (formerly Livesy) made his Emmerdale debut all the way back in 2003. Current actor Danny Miller took on the role in 2008. Here are some of Aaron's biggest soap storylines over the years.
- McFarlane family: After Aaron returns to the village in 2008, he is arrested by Ross Kirk (Samuel Anderson) for possession of drugs. His mother Chas‘ (Lucy Pargeter) family later learn he is a drug courier for the McFarlanes.
- Coming to terms with his homosexuality: Initially, Aaron questioned and struggled to come to terms with his homosexuality. He ultimately confided in friend and guardian Paddy Kirk (Dominic Brunt).
- Romantic advance towards Adam Barton: At one point, Aaron begins dating Holly Barton (Sophie Powles) and befriends her brother Adam (Adam Thomas). Aaron tries to kiss Adam after they are involved in a run-off road collision. Embarrassed, he tells Adam that he misunderstood the situation. Aaron sleeps with Holly, however, Adam informs his family that he thinks Aaron is gay. Aaron denies it but Holly ends the relationship.
- Child sexual abuse: In 2015, it was revealed Aaron had been sexually abused by his father Gordon (Gary Mavers) when he was from the age of 8 before Gordon kicked him out. Ultimately, Gordon was imprisoned years later – but took his own life while in prison.
- Relationship with Jackson Walsh: Aaron and Jackson Walsh (Marc Silcock) started dating after a tumultuous start to knowing each other. Their story ultimately ended in heartbreak, as Jackson died by assisted suicide.
- Suicide attempt: A harrowing storyline from 2010 saw a then-teenage Aaron attempt to take his own life.
- Relationship with Robert Sugden: Aaron and long-standing character Robert Sugden were romantically linked following the latter’s return in 2014. Nicknamed “Robron“, the pair married in 2018, however, Robert exited the soap in 2019.
“If so, dedicate yourselves to something else, you didn’t understand anything #Emmerdale”
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