Emmerdale – and Robron – fans were floored last week when The Sun Online revealed Ryan Hawley was quitting his role as Robert Sugden.
But what everyone wants to know is when is he leaving? And what will his exit storyline be? Here’s what we know…
When is Ryan Hawley leaving Emmerdale?
It was revealed in June 2019 that Ryan Hawley was leaving ITV soap Emmerdale after five years playing Robert Sugden.
The news devastated fans of Robron – their affectionate nickname for Robert and hubby Aaron Dingle.
Robron fans have watched the much-loved couple go through everything soap could possibly throw at a couple including cheating, murder and a stint in jail. They finally married – officially – last year, so how can Robert possibly leave without breaking Aaron’s heart?
Their romance will seemingly come to an end, at least for a while, later this year when Ryan quits.
An ITV source said: “Emmerdale fans have loved every minute of RobRon’s story, and what Ryan has brought to playing Robert.
“But he has decided to take a break from the show for the foreseeable future and try other projects.
“He will leave later this year, but fans can expect to see him on screen right up until the end of the year. He will be sorely missed.”
What will Robert Sugden’s exit storyline be?
There hasn’t been any official word from Emmerdale yet about how Robert will leave the village, but with a huge star like Ryan bowing out, it’s sure to be dramatic.
It’s possible that Emmerdale could follow in the footsteps of Coronation Street when Bhavna Limbachia who played Rana Habeeb decided to leave and kill Robert off.
