Aaron Dingle and John Sugden make big decision in Emmerdale – but what is John hiding?
AARON Dingle and John Sugden make a big decision in Emmerdale - but what is John hiding?
The handsome character - played by Oliver Farnworth - arrived in the village earlier this year.
John soon caught the eye of Aaron Dingle, and the two men have been casually dating.
But things are about to be taken up a notch in upcoming episodes, when John suggests a camping trip to Aaron (Danny Miller).
Aaron’s unimpressed with John's surprise, but during the camping trip, John begins to open up.
Despite his many months in Emmerdale, there is still a lot that Aaron - and viewers - don't know about the enigmatic character.
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But as they talk on the trip, the pair deepen their emotional connection.
And in a major step, Aaron and John confess that they love each other.
But will Aaron feel the same when he finds out more about John?
Actor Oliver previously teased how complex and shrouded in mystery his character is.
He told : "I think he's enigmatic, really.
"There's a lot to him, and there was a lot of stuff in the initial character breakdown that was hinted at but wasn't necessarily revealed.
"Obviously, they don't like to give too much away too quickly. I'm still finding stuff out about him.
"He is very much a lone wolf. I think over the years, he's really put walls up and not let anyone in."
Emmerdale viewers will have to wait and see if John finally reveals why.
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.
Emmerdale airs on ITV1 and is available on ITVX.