EMMERDALE has been pulled from its usual schedule at the last minute ahead of Robert Sugden’s big return.

Normally, the soap is available to watch at 7am on ITVX ahead of its weekdays evening airings.

However, fans will have to wait a little longer to see the next instalment.

The show’s X account shared: “FYI: Emmerdale will not be available to stream tomorrow (Wed 28th) at 7am on ITVX.

“So we’ll see you all at 7.30pm on ITV1 instead, yeah? You bring the biscuits and we’ll make the brews (we’ll try to not spill any tea).”

A major storyline sees Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller) preparing to marry the village’s secret killer John Sugden (Oliver Farnworth).

John’s desire to be seen as a hero has taken over his life – and he now has a murderous secret.

But after the latest shocking twist, will he and Aaron even make it to the altar?

The Sun previously revealed Ryan Hawley would be making a shock return as Robert Sugden.

Robert – who is Aaron’s ex-husband – will be back on screens imminently for a short stint.

The character is also John’s half-brother although the two have yet to meet.

A source said previously: “It’s the biggest secret in soapland but Robert is returning to Emmerdale.

“Ryan has a lot of respect for the show and its fans and he really wanted to give them a treat so he agreed to come back for a brief stint.

“It’s going to be a huge surprise for fans especially the Robron fans who have missed Robert desperately since Ryan quit.

“Nothing was seen as being too extreme to keep the secret with fake names on scripts, smuggling him in and out of the studios and keeping everything very tight.”

Emmerdale had no comment when contacted by The Sun.

The Sun revealed back in 2019 that actor Ryan had quit the show to take on other roles.

He was written out in an explosive storyline that saw him kill his sister Victoria’s rapist Lee Posner accidentally.

Robert pleaded guilty to the crime and was sentenced to 14 years in prison for murder.

However it later emerged that Lee’s death could have been caused by a brutal fight he had with his brother Luke the day of his death, leaving the door open for a potential release for Robert.

Meanwhile, it was recently revealed that viewers will experience a major format shake-up during the wedding period.

Cast members have filmed multiple endings which are expected to be screened across the week before the main event takes centre stage.

Will Aaron and John live happily ever after – or will everything finally come to light?