Emmerdale favourite's return 'imminent' six years after exit as John's end 'sealed'

Fans believe a character will finally return to after six years, as part of a dark new storyline on the soap.

Amid John Sugden being exposed as a killer and a criminal, behind some seriously sinister acts, fans think one former show resident will be back to bring him down. The character has been rumoured to return to the village on numerous occasions, and recent mentions of him have only encouraged this.

Fans are convinced now the time is right for the character in question to make a comeback, to save his loved ones and bring an end to evil John. Recent months have seen major hints of a comeback for Robert Sugden, with him mentioned, visited in prison by a character and his secret brother John making a debut.

The fact John is now engaged to Robert's ex-husband Aaron Dingle has sparked constant rumours he will return for some sort of love triangle. But following the twists involving John and his killer ways, and have grown convinced there's more to the potential return.

Some fans think Robert will be the one to bring John down and expose him. Fans also think if anyone is going to be tasked with saving Victoria and Aaron from John, it's Robert.

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Fans have been calling for Robert actor Ryan Hawley to reprise his role for years, and Aaron heading back to the village, and mentioning his hubby, left fans wanting a full-time comeback for the current prisoner. To hear Ross Barton had spoken with him only sparked more theories of a comeback being on the cards.

Cast members including Aaron actor Danny Miller and Ross actor Mike Parr sharing their own hopes for Ryan to return as Robert left viewers wondering if finally it might happen. So throw killer John into the mix, his link to Robert and Aaron and the fact a comeuppance has to be on the cards, and now fans think Robert will be on his way back to the Dales.

Taking to social media, fans began to speculate the return was imminent and a definite. The theory sharing led to a number of comments suggesting it was only a matter of time before Robert was back in the village.

One fan said: "Robert is supposed to be coming back so guessing it will be him [who saves Aaron]." Another viewer posted: "Yay go on Robert save the day," as a third added: "It has to be Robert Sugden," in response to who would likely help residents stop John.

With fans asking who they think might come back, another post said: "Robert," as a further comment agreed: "Robert IMO." It comes amid speculation Mackenzie Boyd could face danger after cottoning onto John's dark ways.

Just this week he pointed out how John was always there to save the day, after Liam Cavanagh's attack.

He also tried to get Aaron to leave John for good, telling him he was dodgy and could not be trusted - so will Mack pay the price for figuring it all out?

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