Emmerdale John showdown, Robron twist and Kev's true identity - all the theories

Fans of Emmerdale have been predicting all kinds of chaos that could be on the way on the ITV soap. Given some of the twists and turns currently featuring in the village and the spoilers about what's ahead, some of it could well be on the cards.

Nothing has been revealed yet about what's ahead past the next couple of weeks. There has of course been teasers of twistson the way, including another flashforward still to air, weddings and a mystery storyline with Bear.

It comes as fans became convinced thatRobert Sugden would be involved in the inevitable downfall of killer John Sugden. With Robert and ex Aaron Dingle, John's husband, clearing the air it's left fans hoping, praying, for a Robron reunion.

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But this isn't the only thing people are hoping for, and it certainly isn't the only twist fans think could be on the way. We asked viewers what they thought may be in the pipeline on their favourite soap, and they did not disappoint with their theories.

One of the main hopes from fans was a Robron reconciliation, while plenty of fans believed this could be a catalyst for the downfall of killer John. It's known John will face a comeuppance at some point, that much is clear - while there are no details on how or when it will happen.

But with John's lies constantly unraveling and Robert hot on his heels, while currently claiming he plans to back off (we highly doubt that Robert), surely some day soon it's all going to come crashing down. When it does, fans think it will be Robert or even Aaron that brings him to justice.

Amid this, they think a reunion is likely. One fan posted: "Robron back together," as another added: "Robron reunion and hopefully a return for Seb." Some fans thought a reunion would not happen, for now, while another fan begged: "I defo just need Aaron and Robert back together before this year is over."

As for the downfall and his exit, fans think John will feature heavily with Aaron and Robert. One theory read: "Robert & Aaron can’t help themselves & affair 2.0 commences. Big Bad John finds out. Kidnaps one of them, the other tries to rescue & he ends up with them both locked up. Convinces the stupid villagers they ran off together without saying goodbye & John still isn’t caught yet."

And what if John accidentally exposes his crimes to Aaron, sending it all crashing down? One fan theorised: "Aaron hears Robert talking/pleading in his sleep on the laptop (John's hidden listening device) - Aaron not only understands Roberts struggle but the fact his current husband is spying on his ex husband!! The penny drops!!"

We also still don't know where on Earth the body of murdered Anthony Fox is, and only John, who buried it, knows. Some fans think he will use this against Aaron, while others think Anthony will show up alive and expose John.

A fan said: "Anthony is still alive potentially! Or if not then John will use it against Aaron, Ruby etc when things start to go sideways for him!" Fans certainly believe the crimes, Anthony's body, the stuff with Robert and even Mackenzie Boyd's unaired flashforward all tie together some how.

They also all believe that the confirmed big episodes in September will be when this plot either concludes, or takes a big turn. Others think October will be the moment John is rumbled and everything kicks off.

Theories of how it will end include a dramatic showdown, hostage situations, and plenty of danger. As we say, nothing at all has been confirmed by the soap with no plans shared, this is all purely speculation.

Plenty of fans are still convinced Mack's flashforward will involve new villain Ray, while this is thought to be airing around a big plot with Mack and Aaron. Another couple fans want back together are Vanity, AKA Charity Dingle and Vanessa Woodfield. Amid more scenes of them together recently and affair predictions swirling, one fan said: "Charity and Vanessa Reunion," as their theory for the year ahead.

Another agreed: "Vanity have an affair," as a third said: "Vanity getting back together again." A further fan confessed: "Obviously also hoping Charity and Vanessa find their way back to each other but honestly I think everyone is."

As far as romance twists are concerned , some viewers speculated a love triangle between Dylan, April and Arthur, while others are guessing Gabby and Vinny's wedding will end in "chaos" amid scenes involving the pair. Viewers also called for a romance for Mary, with one fan also hoping Eric would find someone... even naming Manpreet as that new flame!

Next up, the identity of newcomer Kev has been predicted too with fans sure he's one of two people. The first theory is that he will be confirmed as Lewis Barton's real dad, while another theory saw fans convinced he's linked to Robert's time in prison.

One fan said: "Chris Coghill's character is Lewis Barton's dad," as another viewer wrote: "The new villain that’s coming in at some point being part of Robert's prison backstory (I hope I’m wrong about that)." Another post read: "Kev is Robert’s Ex cellmate."

There's plenty more theories too, with fans questioning if Kim Tate and Joe Tate are about to turn against each other. Could Kim kick Joe out of Home Farm, amid another theory he will leave after his chaotic actions?

Fans are predicting some returns could be on the way too, with one character wanted back being Kathy Glover. Bernice Blackstock's return could lead to a bombshell according to one fan's theory.

As for newcomer Celia, fans want her to join forces with Kim Tate, while another theory was that she could be setting up Moira. Fans are just going to have to wait and see whether any of their hopes for the show come true, and what exactly will go down.

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