The wedding bells are ringing in Emmerdale, but not everything is as it seems. Aaron and John, standing on the cusp of forever, are moments away from saying “I do” in front of their closest friends and family. The officiant’s words echo through the venue: if anyone objects, speak now or forever hold their peace. And just like that—John speaks.

In a shocking twist, John halts the wedding by accusing Aaron of being dishonest. He claims Aaron has lied time and again, and even now on their wedding day, he believes Aaron isn’t being truthful. His voice trembles with anger and heartbreak as he declares he can never trust Aaron again—and that he won’t be marrying him.

It’s a gut-punch moment that leaves everyone reeling. The guests are confused. Aaron is devastated. The reason for the drama? Earlier that day, Aaron secretly visited his ex, Aiden, after receiving news that he had briefly regained the ability to speak—uttering Aaron’s name. Although Aaron insists it wasn’t romantic and that he went out of compassion for Aiden’s mother, John sees it as a deep betrayal.

As emotions flare, Aaron tries to explain. He says he knew John wouldn’t understand and that’s why he didn’t tell him. But John is past the point of empathy. To him, the deception—regardless of the reason—is too much to forgive. Despite Aaron’s heartfelt confession that he’s never loved anyone like he loves John, the wedding is effectively cancelled.

Meanwhile, back at the venue, things aren’t going smoothly either. The celebrant is trying to keep things moving, but the delay is getting awkward. Guests start to drink to pass the time, and questions arise about the missing best man. McKenzie is nowhere to be found, and Aaron’s ring has also mysteriously vanished. When Aaron eventually returns, still shaken from the confrontation, he asks Paddy to stand in as best man. Paddy agrees, cementing a touching father-son bond that’s endured through years of turmoil.

Just when it seems the ceremony might be salvaged, a new bombshell drops: Robert Sugden appears.

His entrance is cinematic. As Aaron and John stand together once more, trying to pick up the shattered pieces of their day, Robert walks in with chilling timing and a piercing line—“Hello, Aaron. Miss me?”

Robert’s return throws everything into chaos. Long-time fans know the history: Robert and Aaron were once the power couple of Emmerdale. Their relationship was full of passion, betrayal, and heartbreak. Now, with Robert back in the picture, old wounds are sure to resurface. Is he here to stop the wedding? Reclaim Aaron? Or start trouble just because he can?

Whatever his reasons, one thing is clear: the love triangle has just reignited in the most dramatic fashion possible. As Aaron faces the fallout of a broken engagement and a blast from his past, Emmerdale is gearing up for an emotionally explosive new chapter.