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Perdita

07-05-2010, 10:38

Emmerdale's Aaron Livesy takes the stand next week as he appears in court for his apparent 'homophobic attack' on Jackson.

Realising that the only way to save himself is to come out in court and admit that he, too, is gay, Aaron's faced with the toughest decision he's ever had to make.

But what will he do?

I recently gave Danny a call between scenes to chat about the trial episodes, which air next week...

How does trial week start?
"At the beginning of the week, Aaron's starting to worry about the fact he could be going to prison. He realises that he has to admit that he's gay otherwise he'll be given a custodial sentence. The police and courts think that it's a homophobic attack, so Aaron coming out would prove that it wasn't. The idea of Aaron admitting that he's gay freaks him out too much, though. Paddy, Chas and Adam are all on at him throughout the week to be true to himself and save ensure he doesn't get sent down. It's a case of, 'will he admit it or not?'"

How does Adam try to help?
"Adam brings Jackson around in the hope that Aaron will apologise but he blows his chances as usual..."

What happens in court?
"He's panicking like mad and he knows it's his last chance. But then he eventually plucks up the courage and forces himself to admit that he's gay in court. I didn't want to play it too stereotypical with big pauses - he just says it, as if he's finally accepting the words himself."

What was it like to hear Aaron saying those words you've wanted him to say for so long?
"We had to do a couple of shots beforehand, so the director told me to keep my performance until the actual take. But when I eventually said the words, it genuinely felt like it was a weight off my shoulders, too."

There have been a lot of scenes between Aaron and Chas recently - when will Aaron start being a little nicer to his mother?
"Funnily enough, he does eventually start to soften towards her. It's about four or five weeks after the trial. We don't want it to happen too much, though, otherwise he'll be changing just because he's come out as gay. We don't want to change his character - he'll always be the same person he is, it just so happens he's gay. I think it's working really well."

How come we've not seen Aaron and Victoria together? She was all over him and since he tried to kill himself, she's not been to visit...
"Victoria's basically creeped out by it all - it's got to the point whereby because she slept with him, she wonders if he's gay because of her. Instead of visiting him and talking about, she's avoiding him and the conversation."

What happens beyond the trial? Will Aaron be pushed onto the back burner for a while?
"He won't be pushed aside, that's for sure. I'm filming scenes that will air around five weeks after the trial and I'm still hectically busy. Eventually, though, he will take a bit of a back seat as there are other storylines that need to be explored. Aaron does become involved in another big storyline, which is nice because it's great to be part of someone else's story."

Have you been watching the gay storyline in EastEnders?
"Yeah I have. Funnily enough, I was speaking to a taxi driver about it who picked me up from the village the other day. He's an Asian guy and he was telling me how much he's enjoying watching Aaron's journey because he's gay, too. It's a completely different storyline and it's great that EastEnders is exploring the religion issue, too."

Is Marc Silcock - who plays Jackson - sticking around?
"I don't know. It would be too convenient for Aaron to settle down and be happy with the first guy he meets, though. It'd be too unlike Aaron to be all lovey dovey with someone and change the way he is. The key to Aaron's journey is that he'll be staying the way he is - bringing people close and pushing people away."

How's life not smoking? You gave up recently, didn't you?
"I tried and failed miserably. Two days I lasted. On the first, I was adamant that smoking was the worst thing in the world. But by day two, Adam [Thomas] started smoking and that was it. So thanks for your support, Adam!"

What do you think Emmerdale's chances are at this year's Soap Awards?
"I genuinely don't think that any other soap has improved as much as Emmerdale has this year. It'd be nice to get some acknowledgement for the hard work we've put in, so yeah, I think we have a good chance. And it's incredible that we've managed to get nominations in every single category - we're the only soap that has.

"Hopefully we will win something this year. Eventually, it'll become a bit boring EastEnders and Coronation Street winning all the time. It's almost like we're extras!"

alan45

07-05-2010, 12:05

alan45

07-05-2010, 15:39

Video about the trial

http://www.itv.com/soaps/emmerdale/videospecials/

alan45

09-05-2010, 18:02

Emmerdale star Danny Miller has said that viewers should not expect to see his character Aaron Livesy undergoing any dramatic personality changes over the coming months.

Aaron's current gay storyline will reach a climax next week as a court appearance sees him speaking openly about his sexuality in a bid to avoid a custodial sentence after being accused of a homophobic attack.

Despite Aaron reaching the turning point following weeks of self-doubt, Miller told DS that there will be no overnight solution to his other personal problems.

Speaking of Aaron's relationship with mum Chas (Lucy Pargeter), the actor explained: "Funnily enough, he does eventually start to soften towards her. It's about four or five weeks after the trial.

"We don't want it to happen too much, though, otherwise he'll be changing just because he's come out as gay. We don't want to change his character - he'll always be the same person he is, it just so happens he's gay. I think it's working really well."

Asked whether Aaron's love interest Jackson Walsh (Marc Silcock) will remain in the village, he replied: "I don't know. It would be too convenient for Aaron to settle down and be happy with the first guy he meets, though.

"It'd be too unlike Aaron to be all lovey dovey with someone and change the way he is. The key to Aaron's journey is that he'll be staying the way he is - bringing people close and pushing people away."

michelle439731

17-05-2010, 21:52

I wonder if what they are going to do is have Adams girlfriend think that Adam is cheating on her with Aaron. Adam has mentioned having an issue with her recently and I think she might take offense to Adam keeping Aarons secret from her.

alan45

16-06-2010, 18:19

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Emmerdale actor Danny Miller has admitted that he can find his homosexual on-screen persona difficult to play.

Speaking to Gay Times, the 19-year-old actor was asked about his relationship with his alter ego's love interest Jackson Walsh (Marc Silcock).

Miller said: "It's difficult because you're kissing the same sex and you know you're not attracted to them, you're not a homosexual and you're not attracted to them in that way. So it is hard, yeah."

Silcock added: "But you know, it's got to be done. So the only way of doing that is to sit down and have a chat and just try to make it look as real as possible.

"We don't want it to just look like two straight blokes kissing each other. We want to make it look as real as possible, while getting over the difficulties that are involved in it."

Perdita

06-10-2010, 20:42

Emmerdale's Danny Miller has said that Aaron Livesy will blame himself for causing Jackson Walsh's crash.

In tonight's episode, viewers saw Jackson's (Marc Silcock) life left in jeopardy after he crashed onto a train track in front of an oncoming train.

At a special screening of the episode last week, Miller revealed that Aaron will hold himself responsible for causing Jackson to angrily drive off without him after their row.

"He doesn't cope very well with it," Miller said. "He blames himself, that it is all his fault. The fact that he was ringing him and shouldn't have."

He continued: "He starts to think of different options, like maybe if he hadn't got out of the van; just a few seconds later the train might have gone past and Jackson could probably have got away with a few cuts and bruises.

"Aaron blames himself fully for the fact that if he had said that he loved Jackson, they would not have had the argument and obviously, because he made him drive off through anger and emotion."

He added: "He blames himself solely that this is all his fault."

Chloe O'brien

08-10-2010, 23:21

I think Danny and Marc are playing Aaron and Jackson characters brilliantly. It must be very awkard for two straight guyks to play Gay's but they are doing a blinding job.

kayliee94

14-10-2010, 10:27

interview with danny miller with brief reference to tonights episode

http://aaronlivesy.wordpress.com/

alan45

14-10-2010, 15:53

As teenage tearaway Aaron Livesy, he's spent a lot of time on the wrong side of the law.

But it could have all been very different for Danny Miller.

According to the Mirror, the actor was so fed up with 18 months of fruitless auditions that he planned to quit acting if the Emmerdale job didn't come off (after all, he had reached the ripe age of 17) - and go and retrain as a policeman instead.

He said: "I went for tons of auditions and was getting really angry with myself because I was messing them up as I wanted them so badly.

"It was soul-destroying. I kept wondering what I was doing wrong and eventually I'd had enough.

"I agreed with my agent that the Emmerdale audition was my last before she took me off her books.

"So I think I went into Emmerdale with a different attitude - that I was interested but I had almost given up. And they seemed to like me."

The audience seem to like him too, and he's now been nominated for a whopping 12 TV awards. Not bad for someone who's still only 19...

Perdita

14-10-2010, 17:22

Emmerdale star Danny Miller has revealed that he was offered the chance to turn down his character's gay plot.

Speaking to The Mirror, the actor confirmed that he was given time to consider if he wanted to take on the storyline for Aaron Livesy.

"The producer said I could have a couple of weeks to think and if I didn't want to do it they wouldn't do it," he said. "But I couldn't turn it down - it was too good a story - so I said there and then I was up for it."

He continued: "I suppose at first I couldn't see him as gay. But when they explained the story to me I started to understand."

The 19-year-old confessed that he had been worried about filming his on-screen kiss with co-star Marc Silcock, who plays Aaron's boyfriend Jackson.

"When we saw the first script when we had to kiss we were worried because we didn't know each other very well and didn't want it to look awkward," he said. "But we're both professional actors so we just get on with it.

"It's slightly more difficult than kissing a girl because I'm not attracted to blokes - but on-screen kissing with either sex is awkward. I don't worry about it anymore."

alan45

03-11-2010, 23:56

Emmerdale's Danny Miller has revealed that his alter ego Aaron Livesy will mature over the next few months.

Speaking to Soaplife, the 18-year-old actor explained the long-term aftermath of Jackson's recent train crash accident.

He teased: "The accident and its after-effects are just the beginning of a long storyline involving Aaron and Jackson's (Marc Silcock) relationship. What Aaron goes through over the next few months will really make him grow up.

"There was a very strong possibility that Jackson would die - he flatlined a couple of times and Aaron's still worried sick. He's constantly at the hospital. Aaron spends hours talking to Jackson and is shown the ropes on caring for him, which he finds quite difficult to deal with."

The star added: "He's very, very emotional and still totally blames himself. If only he hadn't phoned Jackson, if only he'd got back in the van with him, if only he'd stayed in the bar instead of going out for a fag in the first place. So many 'if onlys'."

Perdita

05-11-2010, 14:23

Emmerdale's Danny Miller has teased fans that they can expect much more drama for his character in the coming months.

The actor, who plays Aaron Livesy, is currently dealing with the aftermath of a dramatic crash which saw his boyfriend Jackson Walsh (Marc Silcock) seriously injured.

Miller told fans on Twitter that he had spoken to Tony Hammond, an assistant producer at the ITV soap.

"You think aarons story has been good so far and is at the minute? (sic)" he wrote. "You've seen nothing yet muhaha."

Miller recently claimed that viewers will see Aaron "grow up" over the next few months.

alan45

05-11-2010, 20:50

A thuggish and menacing mechanic might not be everyone's cup of tea - but he's a hero to Emmerdale's Danny Miller.

The young star, who plays Aaron Livesy in the rural soap, has admitted that he has a "lot of respect" for EastEnders stalwart Steve McFadden, best known for his intimidating screen alter-ego Phil Mitchell.

"Phil Mitchell's drug storyline in EastEnders has been amazing," Danny told Inside Soap.

"He's been so great at playing the hard man over the years, but watching him recently has been incredible."

He continued: "It's difficult because obviously we've been telling our own drug story on Emmerdale, and it's not that I don't respect ours, because it's fantastic too. But I really take inspiration from Steve.

"He takes hold of a story and makes it his own. I grew up watching Phil and his brother, Grant (Ross Kemp), and I learnt a lot from them."

Aaron's been known to get a bit handy with his fists from time to time too, but we rather like the teenager's softer side!

Perdita

10-11-2010, 11:27

Danny Miller has claimed that his Emmerdale co-star Dominic Brunt deserves more recognition for his role in Aaron Livesy's ongoing storyline.

Viewers have seen Miller's character receive constant support from Brunt's alter ego Paddy Kirk since coming out as gay in emotional scenes earlier this year.

Speaking to the Inside Soap Yearbook 2011, Miller revealed that it has been "great" to work so closely with Brunt on the popular plotline.

He explained: "He hasn't really been recognised for this storyline as much as I have, which is so sad because, in fairness, this plot is about Aaron and Paddy. I know Jackson's been involved too, but Paddy's been there for Aaron all the way through.

"Dominic comes in and gives it 100%. He says to me, 'It's your storyline, what do you want to do here?', and that's weird for me because I grew up watching him.

"He's Paddy! He's the unsung hero of the show and should get much more praise."

Miller recently hinted that fans can expect more drama for Aaron by declaring that viewers have "seen nothing yet".

Perdita

23-11-2010, 13:23

Emmerdale's Aaron Livesy will face "the biggest challenge of his life" next year, his alter ego has revealed.

The teenager's existence has changed dramatically since his boyfriend Jackson Walsh found he would never walk again following a devastating crash.

Actor Danny Miller, who plays Aaron, told TV Times: "He blames himself for what happened. Now he has to grow up; be there for somebody and deal with it, which he finds hard.

"Part of him wants to run away because he knows that nothing will be the same again with Jackson. Not just sexually. They won't be able to go out for meals together and do things normal couples too.

"Without sounding corny, you ain't seen nothing yet. It's going to be an amazing 2011 for Aaron. He faces the biggest choice of his life next year."

Marc Silcock, who plays Jackson, has had his contract extended at the soap as his story has developed.

alan45

24-11-2010, 13:24

Danny Miller has spoken about his relationship with Emmerdale co-star Kirsty Leigh Porter.

The pair - who play Aaron Livesy and Roz Fielding respectively - began dating in July. He admitted that he is "very happy" with Porter, who he described as his "best friend".

"Our flat used to be a typical bachelor pad," Miller told the TV Times about the flat he shares with Adam Thomas (Adam Barton). "A mess from top to bottom. But since I've been with Kirsty it's a bit cosier.

"It's great having friends and a girlfriend who understand your job. Before, I found it hard to meet girls because they thought I was using my job as an excuse not to meet up with them."

He continued: "But when I say to Kirsty, 'We're running two hours late' she understands that it's what happens on a soap. I am very happy with Kirsty.

"This is the most serious relationship I’ve ever had and the most enjoyable."

He added: "I get on with Kirsty as though she's my best friend. I think that's what made me fall so quickly for her."

Perdita

13-01-2011, 15:48

Emmerdale's Aaron Livesy is to fall for a new man, with his boyfriend's permission.

Aaron, played by Danny Miller, had his world turned upside down when boyfriend Jackson Walsh (Marc Silcock) was left paralysed in a car crash.

But according to Inside Soap, Jackson encourages Danny not to be tied down, which leads to a meeting with newcomer Flynn (Ryan Prescott).

Danny told the magazine: "He's basically set free by Jackson, who says to him 'I want you to have a good laugh and not be tied down looking after me'.

"So he goes to bar West and meets someone called Flynn while he's there."

Danny said the pair hit it off straight away.

"Aaron's attracted by Flynn's charm and looks. He approaches the relationship in a whole new way. But for Aaron, this year will be more of a rocky road emotionally than ever."

PA

alan45

19-01-2011, 00:21

Danny Miller has claimed that Emmerdale fans want his character Aaron Livesy to leave his on-screen boyfriend Jackson Walsh.

Aaron promised to stay with Jackson (played by Marc Silcock) after he was left paralysed in an accident but Miller said that viewers are eager to know when their relationship will end.

He told Inside Soap: "If I was Aaron's mate, I'd be telling him to stick by Jackson. If he and Jackson were to split, I wouldn't want him to rush into a new relationship.

"Most of the viewers want to know when Aaron's going to leave Jackson, though. It's not the response we were hoping for!

"But I can see where they're coming from, because Jackson hasn't been the nicest person recently. Under normal circumstances, Aaron would have kicked him into touch."

This week, Jackson tries to convince Aaron to move on, while Jackson has a love interest with newcomer Flynn.

alan45

23-01-2011, 13:10

Interview with DS

Emmerdale actor Danny Miller has become one of the most talked-about soap stars in the past 12 months as his portrayal of troubled Aaron Livesy has won him praise from fans and critics alike. Following a year of intense scenes showing Aaron's confusion over his sexuality and life-changing decision to embark on a relationship with another man, Danny is now reaping the rewards with a nomination for the 'Best Serial Drama Performance' prize at the National Television Awards. Danny recently chatted to DS about the recognition.

How does it feel to be in the running for the 'Best Serial Drama Performance' award?
"It's brilliant - it's such an amazing honour to be shortlisted, let alone nominated, at such a young age. Especially when you see people like Steve McFadden in the category, who's been in the game for years. So it's an honour - an absolute honour. That's the only way I can describe it, really."

What would it mean to you to win the award?
"It would be a dream come true. It's an award ceremony that is probably the biggest one of the year for actors - not just in soap but also for dramas and things like that. It would be an honour and it would mean quite a lot to me. I think I would round my life off then as a happy young lad!"

As you mentioned there, you're up against Steve McFadden as well as Katherine Kelly and Lacey Turner - what do you think of your competition?
"Well, if one of those other three went and won it, I really wouldn't be offended because Steve is a great actor and Katherine and Lacey are great actresses. They have a lot more experience than me and they know the game a lot better than me. I wouldn't be offended at all if I didn't win and, to be honest with you, I'm not expecting to win. It'd be nice to win, but I wouldn't be disheartened if I didn't. The fact that I've been shortlisted is a great honour anyway."

If you had to give a plea for why people should vote for you, what would you say?
"I suppose because we're a good show that needs a bit more recognition for the work that we put in day in, day out. I think it would be nice to have the show recognised more as a whole, rather than just me as well. It would obviously also mean a lot to me."

Are there any particular scenes of yours that you'd like people to bear in mind as they decide who to vote for?
"I think all of the scenes that I did with Dominic Brunt - I really enjoyed all of Aaron's coming out stuff. We were locked inside a studio for five days and it was really intense stuff that was amazing to film! I enjoyed that more than anything and I think that's the most important thing, that it was enjoyable. I think those scenes will be a memory that I take through for the rest of my life."

As an actor, how important is it to win awards?
"I think that awards are just an added bonus. It comes with the package, really. It's nice to be recognised and nice if people are enjoying your work, but it's not about the awards at the end of the day. The important thing is if your work is getting recognised and if you're enjoying yourself. I suppose that if you're just doing it for the awards then you're in the wrong game, really! Some of the best actors in the world have only won a couple of awards and they're still successful. I don't think that the awards are that important but it's always nice to win one as an added bonus!"

Emmerdale is up for the 'Best Serial Drama' prize at the ceremony - do you think it's in with a good chance?
"I think we've got a lot of competition. I think that, sadly, we're always seen as the third best soap after EastEnders and Coronation Street and the competition is mainly between those two. I'd like to say that we're going to win, but I'm not 100% certain. I wouldn't put my money on anybody really, as obviously Coronation Street have had a big live episode and it was seen as one of the best episodes in soap, so there's that competition. And then there's also the competition from EastEnders who have also done a live episode successfully. So the competition's high and I think any soap that walks away with it has got to feel as though they deserve it, but also don't deserve it as well in a way - as the competition has been so high this year!"

What do you think Emmerdale's recent highlights have been?
"I think that the highlight in general was Gavin Blyth taking over. I think it was him taking over that made us the soap we are today. He created so many storylines, so I don't think I'd have enough time to tell you which ones he would be proud of. But that was certainly my highlight."

You must be pleased that Marc Silcock is up for an award too, as he's in the running for 'Best Newcomer'?
"Yeah, I've said this to Marc - I think he's got a good chance of winning because of the popularity of Aaron and Jackson's storyline and because we've been on screen a lot. People are familiar with Jackson and I think that some of the other competition haven't been on screen as long as Marc, which is a great advantage for him. I wish him the best and I hope that we can at least walk away with one on the night!"

Are you looking forward to the NTA event itself?
"I'm really looking forward to it - it always gives me a good chance to catch up with people I know from the other soaps and see what they've been up to. It's always great fun to mingle around with people and have a laugh with them."

It's been a fantastic year for you - what has it meant to you to have so much support from the Emmerdale fans?
"It's been amazing - it's been life-changing, really. It's really nice that people have accepted the storyline, whether they're gay or not. It's a good storyline and I think, God rest his soul, if Gavin was here he would be exceptionally proud of the fact that we are up for these awards and people have accepted the story as much as he was hoping."

Aaron has a new love interest called Flynn coming into the show - will that become quite a serious relationship?
"No, Aaron's only doing this for Jackson. It won't be a long-term relationship - it's just basically Aaron being allowed to free himself of Jackson at Jackson's request."

What do you think of these new developments for Aaron and Jackson?
"I think that whatever's been thrown at us so far has been interesting, so the more the better, really! I'm enjoying it - I'm enjoying filming the rest of what's to come in the storyline. It's definitely been interesting."

From other interviews you've done recently, it sounds like it's going to be another tough year for Aaron and Jackson - will we see any happiness for the pair of them mixed in with that?
"I think that, especially with the new storyline that Aaron's going through - with having to grow up and see Jackson suffer - it'll never be a happy time for Aaron. I'm sure that towards spring and autumn of this year, you'll see some new changes in Aaron's life, and they're quite interesting."

Whether Aaron can say he loves Jackson has become quite a big issue in the storyline - do you think he's got to that point yet?
"I don't think he's got to that point as of yet, no. But I'm sure he will do soon. For now, I think that he hasn't quite worked out whether he loves Jackson or not."

In a recent interview, you were quoted as saying that some viewers wanted Aaron to dump Jackson, but many fans on our forum think the opposite and want them to stay together. What are your own personal thoughts - would you like to see them come through it all?
"I think that if they do come through it all and everything's fine, then it wouldn't be very dramatic and they'd have to throw some massive spanners in the works to make the characters still work together. I think I'd like to see a 'break-up, get back together' sort of routine. I know that Aaron may decide that he's in love in the next few months, but he's certainly not a person just to settle down and stick to one person. He does like to mingle and he's quite a sociable person, and although he doesn't show it, he enjoys having a laugh. I think it'd be interesting if they split Aaron and Jackson up and put them back together, but I'm not sure - I don't know what the plans are!"

Do you think Aaron will approach his relationship with Flynn any differently to the way he approached the one with Jackson?
"No, because I think whatever happens in his life, Aaron will always be that same closed-off person. He doesn't really do anything that anyone wants him to do. We'll see - only time will tell and different things will happen over the next year which you'll see on screen, especially towards April. Hopefully we'll keep the interest of the audience and give them some bigger and better stuff this year!"

We don't often see Aaron and Jackson show much physical affection for each other. Has that been a deliberate thing - perhaps to show how the relationship isn't as strong as people might think?
"No it's not, it's more to do with my personal decision. I mean, this is Aaron's storyline - it has been for the past two years - and it's a point that I've always chosen to do. Regardless of girls or boys, Aaron has never been an intimate person and he's never been a person who would walk up to someone else in The Woolpack and give them a kiss, because he's insecure and he's not a happy bunny, really. I think it's been a personal decision on my part that I've chosen to do that with the character of Aaron, because he's not an intimate, cuddly person - he shuts his emotions off and he doesn't care what people think of him."

Will Aaron have any storylines with Cain this year?
"Well, obviously Aaron's always going to work at the garage and Cain's always going to be his uncle. But yeah, I would definitely say that there's going to be some good stuff coming up between Cain and Aaron towards the middle of the year. It'll be an interesting year for Aaron, but I think there'll always be that thing of Aaron wanting to be like Cain and Cain telling Aaron to shut up and pushing him around!"

Some of Aaron's fans have discussed the possibility of his past being explored more, or bringing back his dad to explore that relationship - do you think that could happen?
"No, I doubt it. Aaron has found that he's grown apart from his dad now and he's accepted that. He's got other people in his life and he doesn't need his dad anymore. His dad and his mum were constantly pushing him from one side of the family to the other, but I think he's learned to live without his dad now and I think that if his dad came in, it would just cause a whole load of new problems which he definitely doesn't need!"

Finally, are there any other Emmerdale highlights that you'd like to mention?
"As I said earlier, I really enjoyed the intense stuff I did with Dominic and I've also really enjoyed working with Pauline Quirke - she's been fantastic to work with."

tammyy2j

24-01-2011, 13:53

I hope he wins but I think it will be Lacey

alan45

29-01-2011, 19:18

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Aaron Livesy (Danny Miller) goes on a night out to Bar West, where he meets Flynn (Ryan Prescott), and the pair get chatting...

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Hazel Rhodes (Pauline Quirke) has a go at Chas Dingle (Lucy Pargeter) about Aaron's behaviour towards her son...

inkyskin

30-01-2011, 21:36

anyone else think that Aaron and Hazel are pointless characters? I can't see them being able to grow much in storylines..or maybe that's just me

tammyy2j

31-01-2011, 12:21

anyone else think that Aaron and Hazel are pointless characters? I can't see them being able to grow much in storylines..or maybe that's just me

I actually really like Hazel, Jackson and Aaron - I'm hoping for a miracle and Jackson will walk again

alan45

23-03-2011, 04:35

EMMERDALE lovebirds Danny Miller and Kirsty-Leigh Porter have split just months after he said: "It's the most serious relationship I've had."
Danny, who plays gay mechanic Aaron Livesy, got together with Kirsty-Leigh soon after she joined the show as drug-dealing Roz Fielding in April.

But the 20-year-old actor left his army of Twitter fans baffled with a series of cryptic messages.

First he tweeted: "I am probably the biggest idiot going."

Later he announced: "You never know what you've got until it's gone. Never take things for granted because one day you will lose it all and then it's u V the world."

Just four weeks ago he and Kirsty-Leigh, 22, appeared inseparable at a memorial ball for late Emmerdale producer Gavin Blyth.

And Danny has poured out his feelings for Kirsty-Leigh in numerous interviews. Four months ago he said: "I'm very happy with Kirsty.

"It's the most serious relationship I've ever had and the most enjoyable. Life is amazing. I've got a great family, a great girlfriend and a great place to work."

Danny recently told how the only problem the couple faced was from male fans.

He said: "Lads in general may have thought I was gay, but I'm not."

An Emmerdale spokesperson said: "Danny and Kirsty are no longer together but do not wish to comment further."

alan45

09-08-2011, 10:55

Emmerdale guest star Ryan Prescott will be back on screen for one episode as Flynn Buchanan next month, Digital Spy can confirm.

Fans of the soap will remember that Flynn dated troubled Aaron Livesy (Danny Miller) for a few weeks earlier this year, but the relationship came to an end when the mechanic realised he was still in love with Jackson Walsh.

In an episode airing in mid-September, Flynn returns to screens as viewers will see Aaron bump into him on a night out.

However, at this stage it's just a one-off appearance for Flynn and there's no suggestion of a new relationship for Aaron so soon after Jackson's death. As series producer Stuart Blackburn confirmed in his interview with Digital Spy last month, Aaron's immediate story is his guilt and grief over Jackson, which will be a long journey in the months ahead.

lizann

09-08-2011, 21:44

It is too soon for Aaron to get a new man

alan45

23-09-2011, 23:58

Emmerdale star Danny Miller has been banned from driving for six months, despite begging magistrates to let him keep his license after speeding offences.

The 20-year-old, who plays Aaron Livesy in the ITV soap, amassed 15 penalty points in just nine months after exceeding the speed limit in parts of Manchester and on the M60 motorway.

However, Miller asked Manchester Magistrates Court for a pardon on the grounds of "exceptional hardship" and claimed that a ban would hinder his charity work.

Miller - co-founder and ambassador of the children's charity Once Upon A Smile - argued: "It will have a massive impact if I lost my licence. I have learned my lesson, I am genuinely sorry."

According to the Manchester Evening News, bench chair Alison Edwards said when passing sentence: "You have acquired your 15 points in a very short time and not taken on board the importance of keeping to the speed limit."

The court had earlier heard that Miller was "a very embarrassed young man" who had been given a "grilling" by his parents about his driving.

Miller was fined £800 and told to pay £35 costs. The actor's driving ban was suspended by magistrates until an appeal is heard at Manchester Crown Court.

Chloe O'brien

24-09-2011, 00:18

What a silly boy.

alan45

11-01-2012, 00:04

Emmerdale's Danny Miller was last month voted the Best Soap Actor of 2011 by Digital Spy readers, topping off another successful year for the 21-year-old.

2012 has also got off to a good start for Danny as he has made the shortlist for the 'Serial Drama Performance' prize at the National Television Awards, which take place in London on January 25.

Earlier this week, we caught up with Danny to chat about the recognition, what's to come for his character Aaron Livesy and the recent news that he will be bowing out from Emmerdale in his first interview since announcing his decision.

Congratulations on being voted our readers' top soap actor of the past year!
"Thanks - it's brilliant. I'd like to say a massive thank you to every single person that voted. The fact that people have taken the time to vote for me is a massive honour and I'm over the moon about it."

You're also currently in the running for the 'Serial Drama Performance' prize at the National Television Awards. How are you feeling about the recognition?
"It's great. People might think that it's easy to get used to these things after a while, but that's really not the case. It's overwhelming - I'm only a young lad, I'm 21 years of age and yet I'll be going to the ceremony and seeing massive people from the telly who I've grown up watching.

"Knowing that I'll be shown up on the screen as a shortlist nominee is just unbelievable and a really overwhelming feeling. It'll be a bit nerve-wracking on the day but I wouldn't change it for the world as it's a fantastic recognition to have."

Which scenes are you most proud of from the past year?
"I'd say the court scenes from Aaron's trial, and certainly the death of Jackson in the assisted suicide storyline - which was really, really challenging to film, both emotionally and physically.

"It was good to film it, though - it wasn't one of those things that you just put to the back of your mind afterwards, because it's a subject that does touch people quite a lot. I think that we did it justice and I enjoyed being able to sink my teeth into it, as it was completely different to anything else that I'd done before.

"Also, on the night of the National Television Awards, Pauline Quirke's exit storyline will air - and that was personally emotional to film. I couldn't help having my own feelings in there too, because I knew that it was the last time I was going to be filming with her. I think it's the only time that I've allowed my own emotions to trickle into soap life, so those scenes really stood out too."

Are you pleased to see Chelsea Halfpenny, who plays Amy, up for 'Best Newcomer' at the NTAs as well?
"Definitely. I think the work that Chelsea has done this year has been absolutely unbelievable. She's a very, very talented actress, she's a lovely girl and she deserves all of the recognition that she's getting. I'd definitely urge everybody to vote for Chelsea as well. Often you get young actors and actresses coming into soaps who are quite underrated, and I think Chelsea was one of them - but I don't think she is any more, as people have realised the fantastic work that she can put in week in, week out."

How difficult was it to make the decision to leave Emmerdale?
"It was obviously a massive, massive decision to make. I will have done three and a half years when I leave, and I've really, really enjoyed my time here. It's been amazing - I've met so many great people and I love every single one of them. Emmerdale has been like a second family and a second home to me ever since I joined, and everybody has been very supportive.

"For those reasons, the decision was so difficult - but I knew that I wanted to look at doing something else. I'm looking forward to getting out there and having the excitement of auditioning again - and just being a jobbing actor, I suppose! I'm looking at trying some different stuff - maybe some theatre or some dramas. Leaving Emmerdale was definitely the hardest decision I've ever had to make, but everyone here has been so supportive over it."

Are you hoping that your next role will be quite different from Aaron?
"Yeah, I am hoping that the next thing I can do will be away from Aaron character-wise, because I've played him for three years and I'd like to try something different now. But then there is that saying of beggars can't be choosers! We'll just have to wait and see - but I'm definitely excited about being out there in the big wide world."

When you announced you were leaving, you said it might not be the last we see of Aaron, so does that mean you'd consider returning in the future?
"Yeah, like I said at the time, it might not be the end - you never know where roads might lead to. I am looking forward to getting out there and trying new things, but you never know what might happen in two, three, four or five years' time. I'll just be playing it by ear once I leave."

Aaron has been through so much drama in the past couple of years. Are you hoping for a dramatic exit, or is it time for a happy ending now?
"I think you have to stay true to the character. Aaron has been through so much drama, so it won't just be a case of him suddenly walking off into the sunset and having a great life afterwards.

"At the same time, though, it'd be nice if it could be an exit that's quite light and leaves the viewers with a smile on their faces. But I don't know exactly what's happening yet. We'll see what happens - it's up to the top bosses at Emmerdale, but I know they'll do a fantastic job."

There's been some rumours that somebody new could come into Aaron's life before he leaves, so could that play a role in his exit storyline?
"Possibly - but I'm not sure myself yet as I haven't been told what the exact plans are! You never know - there could be the possibility of a new love interest. But then I think the question would be whether Aaron can move on with his life and start a new relationship, because the past 18 months have been so tough due to the Jackson situation. They'd definitely have to bear that in mind - the history that he had with Jackson. If Aaron was to start a new relationship, all of that history would be very difficult to overcome. It would be a challenge for him."

Aaron's self-harm storyline will soon be revisited as he starts hurting himself deliberately when Hazel puts pressure on him to leave the village with her. Are you glad this story is being picked up on again?
"Definitely. Even though we haven't seen it on screen, Aaron has been attending counselling sessions for self-harming - but it never does go away. In Hazel's leaving week, Aaron feels very pressured by her and a lot of memories of Jackson come back. As the pressure builds up, Aaron thinks that the best way to deal with it is to self-harm.

"But it's from there onwards that Aaron realises that he just needs to be honest and truthful with people, and without the pressure of hiding his feelings, he doesn't need to self-harm - so we see him overcome that bridge again. I'm glad that they've picked up on it again, as I know from some letters that I've received that the story has helped people."

Will you be staying in touch with Pauline?
"Definitely. Obviously Pauline has left us now, but we're still in touch and we're constantly swapping texts. It's really nice, as we've had a great friendship - she was really like my Emmerdale mum when she was up here! Pauline has left the show but she'll definitely carry on being one of my mates."

Who else will you be staying in touch with once you finish at Emmerdale?
"I'm hoping to stay in touch with as many people as I can. I genuinely mean it when I say that the people here have become my second family. Obviously people like Lucy Pargeter, Dominic Brunt, Adam Thomas and Kelvin Fletcher are people I've become particularly close to over the past few years as they've been part of my day in, day out life. I'll miss them terribly but we'll definitely stay in touch."

Why do you think the character of Aaron proved so popular with viewers?
"It's hard to say! His storyline has been a big one, but I think people have accepted it because it's been dealt with so delicately and it was given time to develop. When Gavin Blyth created the storyline, he knew that it didn't need to be rushed and needed time to unfold - and that's exactly what happened.

"Aaron was probably the most unlikely person in the village to be gay at that time, and it's the same today - if you met him, you wouldn't think he was gay. That's one thing that we've really tried to keep hold of - they haven't stereotypically made him camp or how people might perceive a gay man of his age to be. He's a man's man who just happens to be gay.

"I think in general it's just been a really nice storyline. Aaron is an angry young lad, but he's got reasons to be - as he's had a really tough life. I think that's why people have accepted it and stuck with it."

Finally, your co-star Matthew Wolfenden (David) is doing Dancing On Ice this year. What do you think his chances are?
"I've been in a few work parties with Matthew, and I know that he's certainly good at throwing a few shapes when the disco music comes on! And I'd certainly say that I wish I could dance like him! I think he's got a great chance. He's a great character, a great lad and he's got a lot of banter. I think he'll do well and go far, and I'm definitely backing him to win!"

lizann

04-04-2014, 21:33

he is coming back must be to romance little finny barton :p

tammyy2j

04-04-2014, 22:25

Former Emmerdale star Danny Miller is making a return to the soap.

The actor, who played troubled Aaron Livesy, will be back on screen later this year.

Show bosses have yet to officially announce the news, but an Emmerdale insider told Digital Spy this morning (April 4) that more details will be revealed of Aaron's comeback in due course.

Miller played the role of Aaron between 2008 and 2012 and was involved in a number of high-profile storylines. The character had previously been portrayed by Danny Webb between 2003 and 2006.

Aaron was last seen fleeing to France on the run from the law, after taking the blame for a fire which his best friend Adam Barton (Adam Thomas) had started at the local garage.

While Aaron left with new boyfriend Ed Roberts (Lloyd Everitt), viewers have since heard that the couple have split up.

Miller's biggest stories included Aaron's struggle to accept his sexuality, a controversial assisted suicide plot centring around Aaron's boyfriend Jackson Walsh (Marc Silcock), and a subsequent self-harm plot as Aaron struggled to cope with his guilt.

The soap star was also named Best Actor at the British Soap Awards in 2011 and 2012.

After leaving Emmerdale, Miller appeared in ITV dramas Lightfields and Scott & Bailey.

tammyy2j

04-04-2014, 22:25

Perdita

24-06-2014, 11:27

Emmerdale's series producer Kate Oates has teased an exciting autumn ahead for the show.

The ITV soap has previously aired big episodes to celebrate the show's anniversary in October, and Oates has promised that there are big plans in store for this year, including filming on location.

Speaking to Inside Soap, she said: "We've got some big plans for the autumn. There is lots going on with Donna and Ross and we've got Aaron coming back.

"There will also be a huge pay-off for a story that started earlier this year, and I'm looking forward to it.

"It will happen in two stages and will be filmed somewhere away from the village. I know that's quite cryptic but that is all you're getting from me."

Emmerdale continues on Thursday, June 26 at 7pm on ITV.

heydrich39

24-06-2014, 14:48

oh no cant believe he is coming back in enmerdale hope it isnt for long was glad he left i suppose he will get with finn

helena1414

24-06-2014, 14:53

oh no cant believe he is coming back in enmerdale hope it isnt for long was glad he left i suppose he will get with finn
Or maybe Robbie ?

helena1414

24-06-2014, 14:53

oh no cant believe he is coming back in enmerdale hope it isnt for long was glad he left i suppose he will get with finn
Or maybe Robbie ?

tammyy2j

24-06-2014, 15:48

oh no cant believe he is coming back in enmerdale hope it isnt for long was glad he left i suppose he will get with finn

Or Adam :p

tammyy2j

24-06-2014, 15:48

tammyy2j

05-08-2014, 01:06

Emmerdale welcomes back one of its most popular characters next week as Aaron Livesy makes an unexpected return.

Aaron heads back from France after hearing that his old friend Adam Barton (Adam Thomas) is going off the rails, but his timing couldn't be worse as he interrupts a dangerous job that the farmer has taken on with Ross and Donna.

Here, Danny Miller - who plays Aaron - chats about his return storyline, what drew him back to Emmerdale and why his character is here to stay!

What has Aaron been up to since leaving the village?
"Aaron has been doing little bits and bobs while he's been over in France. He was in love with Ed when he went over there, but things didn't work out as much as he'd planned. It's a real case of Aaron having to swallow his pride and admit that it hasn't worked out for him.

"Aaron is a mechanic by trade and he was doing little bits and bobs with that for Ed's friends while he was away, but once the relationship broke down, so did his friendship with Ed's friends. He had to fend for himself then.

"In Aaron's eyes, he was always thinking of coming back at some point, it was just finding a way to do it. He got himself a bit of hotel work and a bit of cleaning work. That helped him to save up the money he needed to purchase a ticket in a false name to get him back over here."

What is it that brings Aaron back?
"Obviously Aaron is still on the run, but he gets various different calls from Moira and Chas saying that Adam is going off the rails. It seems that Adam is going down the track that Aaron was going down. Aaron will always be on that track himself because it's his personality to blow up every now and again, but he wants to stop Adam from doing the same thing.

"Once Aaron hears that Adam is in trouble, he comes back to talk to him and try to sort him out. From what Aaron has heard, Adam has been taking ketamine and making a move on Chas. Aaron knows that this isn't the Adam he left behind, so he's got to come back - and that's what he does. He wants to help Adam, but he's got no idea what he's getting himself into!"

How does Aaron react when he walks straight into Adam's dodgy job with Ross and Donna?
"Aaron has been watching Adam for a couple of days to see where he's going and what he's up to. I think he can piece together what's happening between him, Ross and Donna. Aaron hasn't met Ross before but he does know Donna, although he doesn't have much of a relationship with her.

"For Aaron to see all of this unfold before his eyes is a bit of a whirlwind, because the last time he left Adam, he was thanking Aaron for the opportunity of starting a new life. All Aaron can see is Adam wasting that opportunity, which was obviously not part of the plan!"

What will Aaron make of the new Bartons?
"Aaron hasn't crossed paths with all of them yet, but he's not a big fan of this Ross to start with, because he's the person who's got Adam into all of this mess.

"Ross has got this bad boy image and Aaron doesn't like it. He wants to put Ross in his place by standing up for himself and for Adam, who has just become this lost boy amongst the new Bartons. It's nice that Aaron comes in and has got Adam's back."

Do you think Aaron will be a good influence on Adam?
"Aaron has matured, but he's still got that side to him that explodes sometimes. That true temper that he always had is still there, but in terms of looking out at life, he has matured in the way that he's seen a bit of the world and how hard it is.

"I think there are ways that Aaron will be a good influence on Adam, but obviously Aaron has always got that side to him that turns - so he could be a bad influence on him in the future! But in the short-term and when he first comes back, I think he'll be a good influence."

Aaron taking the blame for the fire will also have to rear its head again…
"Absolutely, yeah. Obviously there's the fact that people still know of the fire in the village and they're still pointing the finger at Aaron. I think it's time for the truth to come out, but at what point, I don't know.

"Whatever happens, Aaron has obviously still got to answer for running away from the police and skipping bail, which is a serious offence. That will take a toll on Aaron and it'll be interesting to see how the police come down on him and what happens."

How will Chas react to her son's return?
"Chas adores Aaron, but I think the Aaron and Chas relationship will be hard. It's going to be difficult for Chas to accept that Aaron has come back without telling her. He's done it all off his own back, and Chas is obviously going to be angry about that.

"Chas always wants to know everything first but she never does! That'll be interesting to see, but in the long-run she'll be happy to see him."

How have fans reacted to the news of your return?
"As far as I'm concerned, the reaction has been great. I often got texts and tweets from people saying that they'd love to see Aaron back in the village, so it's nice that I've come back in off the back of someone else's storyline and it all seems well and good.

"A couple of people have maybe already guessed where Aaron is going to slip into, but it's great and it's all been positive feedback. I'm really happy that people are excited to see him as much as I am."

What tempted you to come back?
"When Emmerdale's producer Kate Oates approached my agent about it, it was very much story-driven. Kate said that she had this great storyline with Donna, along with Adam getting into trouble with drugs after finding out about his real dad.

"Kate said there was a nice gap that Aaron could slip into, so it was very much driven by that. It was hard to turn down, because Emmerdale is the best job I've ever done and I'm sure it always will be. It was hard to say no when I was asked. I just wanted to come back, as I'd done what I'd set out to do."

Your latest Scott & Bailey episodes will also be running at the same time as you're back in Emmerdale!
"Yes, on one show my character is in trouble with the police and on the other one he's solving the trouble for the police! It was a strange switch-over for me.

"It was about a week in between finishing filming Scott & Bailey and starting again at Emmerdale. The thing with my Scott & Bailey character Rob is that he's a really nice character who wouldn't say boo to a goose and hates confrontation, but with Aaron, he loves a fight and an argument!"

What was life away from the soap world like?
"I always said when I was leaving Emmerdale that I just wanted to go off, dip my toe into the water, see what it was like and see if I could make it out there. I did a fair few jobs. I said I wanted to do a bit of theatre, which I did, a bit of film, which I did, and a bit of drama, which I did.

"It's nice to come back, say I've done it and I'm happy to do it, but I'm also happy to play Aaron out for a while - for the foreseeable. I kind of missed Aaron as well - I missed playing him, but thank God we've managed to ditch the trackies now! He's still got that chavvy side to him, but he's not so chavvy where his jeans are in his socks! It's nice to see Aaron mature a little bit, but he's still got that bad boy and rebellious attitude."

Was it easy to switch back into the character's shoes?
"Yeah, it was weird. I was talking to Verity Rushworth, who plays Donna, and she was pretty much the same when she came back. In the first scene I did with Jeff Hordley and Steve Halliwell, who play Cain and Zak, it was weird because it felt as though I was a newcomer for about ten minutes. Once the first take was out of the way, it was like second nature again and like I'd never been away. It was like I'd taken a little two-week holiday and then come back again.

"It was really weird but refreshing. It was really easy for me and it was made even more so by the directors and everyone there who's just been so welcoming again. I'm chuffed to bits."

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tammyy2j

05-08-2014, 01:06

tammyy2j

12-08-2014, 23:43

Emmerdale returnee Danny Miller has told Digital Spy that his character Aaron Livesy will have another big storyline later this year.

Speaking in an exclusive video interview with DS, the actor hinted that there are long-term plans for Aaron which will play out once he makes his return.

Aaron arrives back in Thursday night's episodes (August 14) to help his old friend Adam Barton in his time of need. However, he soon gets much more than he bargained for when he finds himself caught up in Donna Windsor's final dodgy job.

While his initial scenes see him heavily involved in Adam and Donna's troubles, Aaron is expected to take centre stage with a story of his own towards the end of the year.

Our exclusive video also sees Miller talk about how he was lured back to Emmerdale, whether his character's previous big stories can ever be matched, and why the show is re-exploring Aaron's self-harm issues.

Emmerdale airs Aaron's return episodes on Thursday (August 14) at 7pm and 8pm on ITV.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s12/emmerdale/news/a589965/emmerdales-danny-miller-aaron-livesy-will-have-a-big-storyline.html

tammyy2j

12-08-2014, 23:43

sarah c

18-08-2014, 15:59

could someone please tell Danny Miller that putting his hand to his mouth, rubbing it and his chin twice in every scene does not constitute 'method acting'.....

Aaron is surprised - hand up, wipe mouth

Aaron is shocked - hand up, wipe mouth...

tammyy2j

09-09-2014, 00:07

Aaron Livesy has a one-night stand with Finn Barton after being released from prison next week.

One thing leads to another after Aaron's big day in court sees him receive a suspended sentence, leading to some drunken celebrations at The Woolpack.

Here, Danny Miller - who plays Aaron - chats about his character's second chance and why his encounter with Finn will be strictly a one-off.

Having been in prison for a while, does Aaron now regret his decision to hand himself in?
"I don't think Aaron regrets his decision. Once Aaron makes a choice in his mind, you can't change it - it doesn't matter who you are or what you say! Aaron would have already thought about the consequences of his confession beforehand. He always knew that he would be kept in prison for a while after skipping bail the last time.

"I think Aaron may be regretting that he could have got away again, but he knows that he would have been all alone again if he'd ran away, so that was the whole reason he made this decision. The interesting thing about Aaron is that he's a stubborn person and he stands up for his rights, but in this case he knows that he's done wrong and he knows what he's got to do to put it right."

Next week, Edna pays a visit to Aaron in the build-up to his court appearance. Is he surprised to see her?
"Yes, I think Aaron is surprised. He does know about it beforehand because of the visiting order, but he is surprised to see her. I think he's also more surprised at what Edna has come in for. Obviously something has been playing on her mind, so she comes to talk to him.

"It's a case of Edna offloading a problem and Aaron having nothing better to do because he's locked up for 23 hours a day! He's just happy to talk to somebody."

Is Aaron shocked by what Edna tells him?
"Absolutely he's shocked. What Edna has to say involves another gay man and something that happened years ago. Aaron isn't someone who would stand on the front of a Gay Pride march, but he does know the ins and outs of what went on in the past. I think it disgusts Aaron when he finds out that Edna has done a particular thing in her past. He's flabbergasted by what she has to say, because he has to think about a world where being gay was illegal.

"Aaron listens to her for something to do and it is surprising that Edna would turn up, so there's a little bit of intrigue there."

Is Aaron expecting a prison sentence when his day in court arrives?
"Yes he is. At the end of the day, Aaron is set in his mind and is ready to go to prison. He knows that he has quite a past already, as he was previously in court for attacking Paddy and for the assisted suicide.

"Aaron has been there before and got away with it. That meant that he punished himself for it afterwards, because he felt that it didn't feel right to get away with things. He's ready this time to go to prison - it's just a case of how long for. But in the end, Aaron gets a one-year suspended sentence."

When Aaron returns to the village, he clashes with Ross again. Will those two ever make up?
"I don't know - they may well do because they are quite similar characters as they're both hot-headed. Aaron has always been a character who has an attitude of, 'Anything you can do, I can do better'. Even if that means he has to cut someone's brakes and they crash into a wall, so be it - that's the kind of person he is!

"Aaron has never been worried about anyone and he certainly isn't with Ross. He sees Ross as someone similar to the way he used to be himself. Ross seems to be passing the blame for Donna onto anyone else, because deep down he knows he was as much responsible for what happened himself.

"Aaron can understand that, but he knows he can deal with Ross if he needs to. The only thing he's got to do is keep his temper, as he can't hit Ross! If he does, he's heading to prison because of his suspended sentence. I think Ross knows that and will play on it…"

How does Aaron and Finn's one-night stand come about?
"Aaron is having a celebratory drink in The Woolpack after the court result and there's a bit of banter between him and Adam. They joke about how Aaron's already been with one of Adam's sisters and doesn't want to be going with his brother now!

"Aaron sees Finn and knows he's gay, but he's not interested in him. It's not the same for Finn, though - he's open-mouthed around Aaron for some reason! Finn fancies him and Aaron doesn't see anything there, but as the night goes on, he gets a bit more drunk and decides to take advantage of what's on offer."

Is it still the case that this won't develop into anything more?
"It won't, because Finn and Aaron are so different. Aaron wouldn't normally look twice at Finn, but I think everyone's been there at some point where you just have a one-night stand and it's done and dusted after that.

"We wanted to bury that - Aaron and Finn are two gay lads, but they don't have to be together just because they're gay. Finn isn't someone who Aaron would make a go of things with because they're completely different. It wouldn't be fitting - it'd be a bit cheeky to just put them together because they're both there. I'm quite happy that our producer Kate and the storyliners have said, 'Let's just get it dead and buried'."

Ross doesn't react well to any of this…
"No, Ross thinks Finn has been used by Aaron - and in some ways he has. Finn does come up after the one-night stand and asks if they can go for a drink, but Aaron's attitude is just, 'You're not my type, see you later'. Ross uses that as an excuse to have a go at Aaron, but Aaron can't do anything because of his suspended sentence."

Can Aaron be happy in the village again?
"Yeah, I think he can be. It'll take him a while because he's not the happiest person in the world and I don't think that'll ever change, but I think he'll just be content at being back again and certainly seeing Cain, Adam, Paddy and Chas on a regular basis.

"That'll help Aaron to be a more rounded person, but he's a grumpy sod when he wants to be and I think that'll always be him wherever he is."

What was it like for you to return to the village?
"It was emotional and overwhelming that I was back. I was always coming back in my eyes, I just didn't know when. After two years of being away, it did take me back a bit because I've got a lot of good memories there and also a lot of good achievements, if I can say so! It brought a lot back for me and it did make for quite an emotional morning.

"With Aaron coming back, he felt the same way. It brought back a lot of memories, but not necessarily good ones for him. He loves Paddy, Cain, Chas and Adam, but it's the fact that this is where everything happened with Jackson and his sexuality was first revealed. It's daunting, but I think he's quite chuffed that he's going back and he's going to face the music."

Have you liked the reaction to Aaron's return?
"Yeah - Twitter-wise, I've seen nothing but good stuff and it's been really refreshing to see people taking to the character so well again. I think Aaron has grown up and matured now - his bite's not there as much. He's happy to have an argument but he'd rather not. If it does happen, he'll just get on with it!"

tammyy2j

05-02-2015, 22:00

Emmerdale aired Katie Sugden's exit scenes in Thursday night's double bill (February 5) as she fell to her death following an altercation with her enemy Robert at Wylie's Farm.

The tragic twist also marked the beginning of a huge dilemma for Aaron Livesy, who must now decide whether to help Robert (Ryan Hawley) cover up what really happened.

Digital Spy recently caught up with Danny Miller, who plays Aaron, for his reaction to the dramatic moment and a first insight into where things are heading next.

Are you excited about this new storyline for Aaron?
"I am, and I'm interested from all points of view. When stories end or a character leaves, it often triggers a new storyline - and Katie's death will spark new journeys for quite a few people. Lots of people in the village will be affected by Katie's death, but will they all think that it was an accident?

"For me as an actor, it's great to see that a storyline can branch off in so many different directions - for Aaron, Robert and particularly Andy because he's got some really big stuff ahead of him. For me as a fan of Emmerdale, I think people will be gripped by it and I'm looking forward to seeing how the viewers react."

How is Aaron feeling in the aftermath of Katie's death?
"At first Aaron is in absolute shock. He wasn't there when Katie fell to her death, but when he left the farm, he left a very deep and emotional conversation between Robert and Katie. The only reason that Aaron wanted to get out of there was because he couldn't believe what was coming out of Robert's mouth. Aaron's plan didn't go as he'd imagined, because he thought Robert would tell the truth about their relationship if people were going to find out anyway.

"It didn't go that way, though! Robert was backed into a corner and when a dog is backed into a corner, he's going to bark and bite. When Robert did that, he consequently hurt Aaron's feelings by saying that the affair was so meaningless to him.

"By that point, Aaron was done with it. He'd given Katie everything she wanted, so he thought his job there was done. So now that Aaron knows that Katie has died, he's absolutely shocked. If he'd known it was going to end that way, he'd never have left Robert and Katie alone at the farm."

Robert didn't necessarily mean for Katie to die, but does Aaron have suspicions over how far he might have gone?
"Aaron is asking lots of questions about what happened because he is so shellshocked. Robert gives a version of what happened, but as far as Aaron is concerned, he could be saying anything.

"Afterwards, you'll see that Aaron doesn't know how to deal with this situation because Robert quite manipulatively starts trying to put this on him. That's the character that Robert is - he's a slimeball and he'll take any way he can to get out of it. Aaron is almost drawn into that and he convinces himself that it was just as much his fault.

"I think Robert just wants to put the blame on everyone but himself. He's a selfish person, but that's what's so good about the character. That's what's so gripping and makes you angry when you watch! We've also seen in the past that Aaron doesn't cope well with guilt, so it'll be interesting to see how that plays out too."

Are there any points where Aaron considers revealing the whole truth?
"There are a few pivotal moments in the storyline where Aaron might confess. Whenever his guilt gets to a point where he can't deal with it anymore, that's when he feels as though it might be time to say something."

Aaron's self-harm issues stemmed from guilt in the past. Is there a chance that could crop up again now?
"There's always a chance that it could. With the research we did last time, we learned that the self-harm always remains there as a memory. Aaron tried to get over it, but I think there's always that nature within him that it might happen again.

"It might not necessarily happen how people would imagine it. A lot of people think that self-harm is picking up a knife or a glass to cut yourself, but when we did the research, we realised that it was a lot more to do with a release of stress and anxiety by hurting yourself.

"They may revisit it, but it's not necessarily going to be Aaron cutting himself. People punch walls in frustration and that's a form of self-harm, so there'll always be those little moments that remind you of it. I'm confident that it will resurface for a little bit, but that's probably as much as I can say."

We've seen a very strong response to the Aaron and Robert storyline on Twitter and on the forums. Are you aware of the positive reaction?
"I guess I am, as I've been sent a lot of positive tweets from people who have been letting me know what they think about the storyline. It's nice for me as an actor to hear that and it's especially good for Ryan, who's a new addition to the show. He's not on Twitter, so I keep telling him that people are enjoying it.

"I also still get tweets from people talking about Jackson, so it is nice when people take to a new relationship because it is often hard to leave those things behind."

Lots of the Aaron and Robert fans feel there's a strong chemistry on-screen between the characters. Has that been easy to build up?
"The thing for us is that we want to make it as real as it should look. We want to do as much as we can in the scenes to get that relationship across. Ryan is new to the show, but he knew what kind of character Robert was from the start, so it wasn't like it was sprung on him after a week that his character would have a gay relationship. He's took on the part really well.

"When people say from an outsider's point of view that the chemistry is good and it looks real, it's nice to hear that we are doing it in the right way and we're forever grateful for that."

Will Aaron and Robert be a long-term storyline? The 'Robron' fans would like it to be…
"I'd love to answer that but I genuinely can't! These soap bosses keep their cards very close to their chests, so I genuinely don't know in the long-term. I'd like to think that the story will continue to take an arc, but I'm sure they're going to get caught at some point, unless they're constantly away from Emmerdale! If that happened, you'd be talking about a spinoff because I don't think the bosses are going to keep taking us to nice hotels every week! (Laughs.)

"I also don't think Robert would be as much of a character if he didn't have that backing he has at Home Farm with Chrissie, Lawrence and Lachlan. He's part of that family unit and it would be a whole new story if he did come out as bisexual or gay.

"It might go that way and it might not, but I also have to think about Aaron and at this point in time, Robert's lucky that he's not got a smack from him so far! It's been nice to play that Aaron is keeping his temper because I've had to play something else rather than just throwing a punch. It's been interesting to have to portray Aaron with held-back aggression, but it'd only get to a certain point before Aaron gave him a good hiding!

"There's plenty of directions the story could go in, so I think it's in the trusted hands of the people upstairs. I'm sure they'll do a great job as ever."

We've seen Aaron with Paddy a lot in the past few episodes, but more generally, their scenes have been quite rare since your return. Is there more to come for them?
"Yeah, definitely. Myself and Dominic [Brunt, who plays Paddy] have missed working with each other a lot. With the timing of when Aaron came back, Dominic had a lot of things going on outside of the show with his own film. Obviously Paddy and Rhona have also got their own little bubble that involves Vanessa, Marlon and Leo.

"It's nice that they've had a little break, but it is about time that we saw a little bit of surrogacy again with Paddy. This storyline will bring more of that to the viewers, because naturally Paddy is the person that Aaron confides in - moreso than Chas. That's the way it's always been. I hope there'll be more and more because I love working with Dom as much as you guys enjoy watching it, so fingers crossed for more of that!"

When you returned last summer, it was revealed that you were on a one-year contract. Would you like to stay beyond that?
"You never know what's round the corner. Tomorrow a new boss might take over and just decide that they've had enough of me! Then I wouldn't have a choice! (Laughs.) But if I always had a choice, I'd like to stay here for as long as I can blag it!

"Having a dip out of the show was lovely because I was able to do some dramas, a bit of theatre and a film. I felt as though I'd done quite a bit - they weren't exactly main parts, but I had a feel for the television world in different aspects and different sizes over the country in a short space of time.

"When the offer came to go back to Emmerdale, it wasn't something that I just wanted to dip back into. I wanted it to be long-term and quite luckily the producers did too, so I'll milk it for as long as I can!"

lizann

06-02-2015, 02:37

he should not have gone to the farm but straight to paddy and chas to confess all

alan45

17-02-2015, 00:34

Emmerdale's Aaron Livesy will call time on his relationship with Robert Sugden next week as the strain of recent events becomes too much for him to handle.

Viewers know that Robert (Ryan Hawley) recently played a vital role in the death of his sister-in-law Katie after she uncovered his affair and threatened to tell his wife Chrissie the truth.

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Robert comes to see Aaron

Upcoming episodes will see Aaron (Danny Miller) struggle to cope with his guilt following his decision to help cover up the death.

As Chas's birthday approaches next week, she is in no mood to celebrate following her best friend's tragic demise and Aaron finds himself feeling the pressure more than ever.

To make matters worse, Chas also suspects that Aaron is seeing Robert once again, and Aaron later overhears his mum telling Paddy her concerns about Robert.

Knowing it can't go on any longer, Aaron is forced to make a big decision when Robert comes to see him. Aaron tells him it is over between them, but how will Robert react?

Emmerdale airs these scenes on Monday, February 23 at 7pm on ITV.

Perdita

11-03-2015, 09:45

Emmerdale's Aaron Livesy will beat up his on-off lover Robert Sugden later this month as his inner turmoil escalates.

The village's mechanic unleashes his anger on Robert as he struggles to cope with his guilt over Katie Sugden's tragic death.

Aaron has spent the past few weeks desperately trying to punish himself by heading out on gruelling runs, which sees his self-harm problem reappear in a new form.

When Robert (Ryan Hawley) witnesses Aaron in an exhausted state and realises that something is wrong in an upcoming episode, he becomes concerned for his former lover's mental wellbeing.

In a shock twist, Robert later approaches Aaron and offers him a chance to let his anger out - putting himself forward to bear the brunt rather than see Aaron punish himself.

Although shocked that Robert is willing to become a punching bag for him, Aaron takes him up on the offer by giving him a vicious beating.

Danny Miller, who plays Aaron, recently confirmed that his character's storyline with Robert is far from over, and this could be the first sign of the pair becoming closer again.

Robert is clearly concerned for Aaron and acts out of care towards him, but there is bound to be a rocky road ahead for them as he still doesn't want to lose his ideal life at Home Farm with wife Chrissie.

Serena Williams

12-03-2015, 01:03

If this was a heterosexual relationship would Kate oates let it get violent? Why does a gay male relationship have to involve violence? I think the show is sending the wrong message in order to be dramatic. Robert is not the best boyfriend to aaron but no one deserves to be beaten to a pulp.

Perdita

12-03-2015, 01:11

Andy was portrayed as wife beater and is frequently shown as having a short temper with males and females ....

sarah c

12-03-2015, 13:44

Kirsty beating Tyrone in Corrie??

mariba

12-03-2015, 14:40

Seems to be lots of violence going on all soaps..do people really want that? I have my doubts. I know I hate watching violent scenes.

Serena Williams

14-03-2015, 05:49

Okay I see everyone point straight couples do have violence in their relationships too on soaps .

sarah c

14-03-2015, 17:29

I think the theme here is that Aaron cannot express emotion or feelings very well and it all comes out as agression ??

either directed towards himself with the self harming, or towards others first with Paddy when admitting he was gay, and now against Robert

I also think Aaron wouldnt hit a woman whther he was straight or gay?? thats the feeling I get

so him beating Robert up isnt about them being gay or being together its about Aaron's emotional repression

Perdita

17-03-2015, 02:17

Emmerdale mechanic Aaron Livesy finds a new outlet for his guilt and anger next week as he gives his ex-lover Robert Sugden a vicious beating.

Aaron unleashes weeks of emotional turmoil after Robert (Ryan Hawley) gives him permission to blame him for recent events rather than punishing himself.

Here, Danny Miller - who plays Aaron - reveals all the details on the dark week for his character.

Why has Aaron been pushing himself so hard with exercise recently?
"Aaron is pushing himself because it's his own way of dealing with the grief and the inner angst he has over the death of Katie. As we've seen in the past, Aaron doesn't deal with guilt very well - he often hurts himself in those situations.

"The running has been a reason for Aaron to self-harm without anybody realising that it's happening. Aaron is punishing himself, but he's also keeping it quiet from everybody else. It's a way for people to almost encourage it rather than stop it, because they think Aaron is doing it for a good cause with the fun run coming up in Katie's memory."

Is Robert concerned next week when he spots Aaron throwing up in the pub car park after overexerting himself?
"Robert is concerned, but that's at a low point in their relationship where they are both still off with each other. Aaron has pushed himself so hard that the adrenaline is too much for his body to deal with. Robert sees that, much to Aaron's embarrassment - but Aaron manages to put up a front that he's not bothered about it."

Do you think Robert feels guilty over Katie's death and the effect it's had on Aaron?
"I think deep down Robert probably does have a spot of guilt in there, but he deals with these things a lot better than most normal human beings would do! I think Robert feels more guilty for what he's put Andy and Aaron through than he does for what happened with Katie. I think Robert is that kind of character - he's more bothered about the actual after-effects than what he's done."

How does the story progress from there?
"Robert is now at a point where he knows that Aaron either needs to punish himself or somebody else for what happened. That's when Aaron turns on Robert as Robert starts to say, 'If you want to take it out on someone, take it out on me and stop taking it out on yourself'. I think there's a certain amount of care for Aaron there from Robert's part. So that's when Aaron decides to take him up on his offer..."

It's a bad beating, isn't it?
"He batters him, yeah. I think it's been a long time coming as well! A lot of people have been tweeting me and saying to me in the street that Robert just needs a good whack. I think myself and Ryan both enjoyed those scenes because we knew it was coming - Aaron can only bite his tongue for a certain amount of time and then he'll explode.

"Robert has backed Aaron into a corner - and every dog barks or bites when backed into a corner! Aaron's done a bit of barking but he's never really used his fists with Robert until now, which is nice because that's always how he's dealt with it in the past."
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Aaron hits Robert
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Aaron pins Robert to the floor

How are the two guys afterwards?
"Afterwards, Aaron has done his knuckles in because he's punched Robert so many times. It's just an almighty unleashing of anger and weeks of stress. Aaron needs to take it out on somebody and Robert is the perfect candidate because of what he's put him through. Most people would think that's the end of it then, but it's only just the beginning because there's a lot more to come..."

Did you have help with the fight scenes?
"We had a stunt coordinator, Mark, who's great. He's been in the business for years and he's worked here in Yorkshire for years on shows like Where The Heart Is and Heartbeat. He knows what he's doing, so he always helps us out with the fight scenes and he knows what would look good for the camera. So he was there to oversee everything and make sure that it was going to plan.

"What's interesting is that it's all planned in 20 minutes and then shot - there aren't weeks of rehearsals like most people would get on other shows. I think when a fight looks good it's commendable, because there isn't really much time to do them."

Could Aaron and Robert get back together again after the beating?
"Aaron is very stubborn and he's not easy to work around, but it's something that almost refreshes the relationship. Deep down, if this was me I'd be saying to Aaron 'Just walk away', but he can't because he's too deeply in love with Robert.

"I think when you love somebody that much, you stand by them - and Aaron's never really had somebody with that kind of connection since Jackson. I think it may well rekindle the relationship but it could also break it, so we'll see!"

Is Chas able to help Aaron much at the moment?
"No, it's always a long path with Aaron emotionally to get him to open up. Chas is taking an interest in Aaron's life by running with him so that he'll open up more, but it just backfires. Deep down the only person Aaron would really speak to is Paddy. You'll certainly see a lot more of that - Paddy starting to come back into that relationship to nurture and father him again. Paddy, as annoying as he gets for Aaron, is someone he'd open up to."

tammyy2j

24-03-2015, 17:05

Aaron Livesy will suffer a terrible accident next month as his obsession with exercise has dangerous consequences.

Aaron, played by Danny Miller, has been punishing himself with gruelling runs in recent weeks as he continues to struggle with the role he played in Katie Sugden's tragic death.

Things look up for Aaron in future episodes as his secret affair with Katie's brother-in-law Robert (Ryan Hawley) is reignited. The passionate pair even get some rare time alone when Robert's family take another trip away from Home Farm.

Unfortunately, Aaron's happiness over the relationship proves short-lived when Robert tells him that his wife Chrissie will soon be returning.

Struggling with how Robert switches between their affair and his family life so easily, Aaron needs an outlet for his hurt feelings and continues to push himself too hard with his exercise regime.

On one particular run in a remote area, Aaron accidentally falls, hurts his ankle and smashes his mobile as he is totally exhausted after going beyond his physical limits.

Once Aaron frees his trapped ankle, his precarious situation gets even worse as he suddenly stumbles down a steep embankment and falls unconscious, with nobody else aware of where he is or what happened.

Perdita

08-04-2015, 21:12

Emmerdale star Danny Miller has revealed that his character Aaron Livesy will grow to accept the restrictions of his secret affair with Robert Sugden.

Wednesday's episode of the ITV soap (April 8) saw Aaron get rescued by Robert and his mum Chas following a nasty accident that he suffered while out running.

Aaron has always wanted more from his relationship with Robert (Ryan Hawley), but the aftermath of his accident will see the affair continue in secret.

The troubled mechanic also has to put a stop to his punishing running sessions, as the injury to his ankle means that his leg ends up in a cast.

Speaking of the scenes to come, Miller commented: "The injury is just part of it. Now Aaron can't run, that form of self-harm is closed to him. I've been wearing a plaster cast on set. I don't know how someone actually does it with a broken bone inside it, but it's an absolute nightmare to walk around in. It just means you can be a bit lazier in scenes instead!"
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Aaron and Robert

Asked whether Aaron will start self-harming in another way, he replied: "It's still up in the air as to where they're going to take it, but that form of self-harming stops.

"Aaron also accepts things that are going on and how things are going to be. He knows that Robert is never going to leave Chrissie for him. I think when he comprehends that, he decides he'll have something rather than nothing. He'll take the scraps.

"Robert knows that and I think that's why the storyline has been working so well. We've seen on so many occasions Robert saying 'do that'. Aaron will laugh and tell him where to go, but Robert's got him where he wants him. He's so deep in love, and he's never been in a situation before where someone can control his mind."

Serena Williams

08-04-2015, 21:57

This is sad aaron accepts being robert mistress. I do not know the word for the single man having an affair with a married man. But when are the writers going to bring in a new guy for aaron? Are the writers saying aaron is this desperate for a man he will take the scraps?

Perdita

20-04-2015, 09:05

Emmerdale star Danny Miller is currently embroiled in one of his most talked-about storylines to date, as his character Aaron Livesy remains in a secret relationship with married man Robert Sugden.

The pair have another rocky patch ahead over the next few weeks, but with Robert's hold over Aaron ever-strong, it's surely only a matter of time before they end up back in each other's orbits.

In real life, Danny's work on the high-profile plot has been rewarded with a nomination for Best Actor at the British Soap Awards 2015. Here, he chats to Digital Spy about the recognition and the drama to come.

How does it feel to be up for Best Actor again?
"I honestly never, ever thought that I'd be given the opportunity to be in the longlist again. It's touching, because everybody works so hard on Emmerdale all year round to make the storylines work so well, and as actors we just portray them. It's always nice for the people behind the scenes to be rewarded with an award as a gesture to them, because it is a team game and that's something I've always said.

"The Soap Awards are something that we'd always love to win - Best Soap would be great. We'll see what happens, but I'm overwhelmed with it because I never really expected it to happen again."

Are you hopeful of making it to the shortlist?
"Kelvin Fletcher and Mike Parr are also up for Best Actor and hopefully one of us is going to make it through to the shortlist, as it'd be great for someone to be there and represent Emmerdale. Of course I'd love to be there for the team and to accept it on behalf of them, but it's all in the hands of the public - there's not a lot you can do other than to say 'please vote'!

"It'd be great to make it further, but it's something that I wouldn't so devastated about if it didn't happen. It just means a lot that everybody is loving the current storyline and because of that I'm up there in the longlist."

Emmerdale fans would love to see the show get more recognition at the awards, so do you think the show is in with a good chance in general?
"I hope so as it would be great, but you can never really call these things. People vote for who they want and we've got no idea of finding out how it's going - all we can do is tweet the link to make sure that people know about it.

"People have always said to me in the past that Emmerdale does deserve a few more awards and I agree with them. Hopefully this time people will vote and help to make it happen."
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Robert and Aaron

Which storylines from the other cast have you enjoyed watching this year?
"There's been a load of different storylines, but I've particularly enjoyed Kelvin's story. It's something that I was very touched by because Kelvin was fantastic when Katie died - I just thought that was fantastic.

"Charlotte Bellamy is also up for Best Actress, and rightly so because she's been fantastic with Laurel's alcohol storyline. There are so many storylines out there at the moment, and it shows that Emmerdale is up there with the best soaps. Kate Oates and her team have put the show in a fantastic place."

What is coming up for Aaron over the next few weeks?
"Aaron decides to keep his head down a little bit after his attack on James, so there's a quiet period there which gives his storyline a bit of a break. There will be a lot more stuff to come, though - particularly with Robert. There's still unfinished business there. The Robert storyline has been Aaron's main port of call this year, so his future is obviously going to involve Robert quite a bit. I think you'll probably start to see Aaron stand up for himself a bit more!"

We know that Aaron does end things with Robert again soon, so why is that? Is it really the end?
"There's definitely more stuff to come, but it's very much a case of Robert continuing to play the puppet with Chrissie and with Aaron. Eventually Aaron has just had enough. In the next couple of weeks, you'll also see Chrissie find out more about Robert. She doesn't find out about the affair with Aaron, but she discovers some of the other things that her husband has been up to.

"Aaron ends it with Robert because they obviously can't go on as they are. Aaron is constantly feeling guilty about the relationship and going behind Chrissie's back. It's really difficult for Aaron, which you'll see in the weeks to come. With his bad background when it comes to love, he never picks the right one! With a bit of luck he'll stand by his guns and kick Robert out of his life for good - but love's a crazy thing, so you never know!"
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Aaron keeps being drawn back to Robert

Is Aaron worried when Chrissie learns that Robert ordered the raid on Home Farm? Obviously he was involved too and it could open a can of worms...
"Aaron is very streetwise, so he knows that Chrissie doesn't have any proof that he was in there. It was a long time ago and it's more than likely that what happened is never going to be proved. Aaron is quite panicked at first when Chrissie finds out about the raid, but I think Chrissie is just shocked that it was Robert who instigated it all."

Do you think the Aaron and Robert storyline can run for a good while longer?
"Well, Robert is so conniving and I genuinely haven't ever seen a character like him before. He's connected to that dark world, like we saw recently with Chas and the hitman. He's just got so many different sides to him, so I personally think it can run and run because there's so much depth to the story and lots of opportunities for people to find out certain things about Robert. For example, we haven't been told yet if Chrissie will find out about the affair.

"Personally I think it can run for as long as they want it to. People are really getting involved with it and seem keen to know what will happen next. The writers will sometimes give it a little bit of a break on screen, but then they'll come back and do even more to it. I think that's why the fans are always wanting a bit more of it!"

Will Aaron's self-harm be explored further?
"There are no imminent plans to bring it back at the moment. I think when Aaron broke his ankle and lost consciousness, he was out there in the cold all night and it hit him mentally rather than just physically. I think Aaron genuinely felt quite scared about how far he'd pushed himself.

"Aaron's self-harm through training is finished, but whenever anything goes wrong in his life, he always turns on himself. It depends if there's more grief to come for him, but there's no more imminent plans for him to self-harm again - although we'll see what happens in the future."
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Aaron's recent accident took its toll on him

Have you been told whether you'll be involved in Emmerdale's big summer storyline?
"No, we haven't been told anything yet! I'm guessing they'll tell us when they're able to, but they genuinely haven't said what's going to happen yet. What I will say is that the show has got a great team, so whatever they decide to do, I'm sure it'll be great. But I've been off work for a few days so I wouldn't know much because I'm not really in the quick of it at the moment!"

Were you sad when you heard that Paula Tilbrook would be retiring from her role as Betty?
"I was gutted. I only briefly saw her when she came in and we knew that it was going to be her last filming block. It was actually very emotional because when I joined Emmerdale at the age of 17, she was always the one who sat you down and gave you the advice, but never in a way that was patronising or a way that ever made you feel intimidated. She just wanted to pass her many years of experience on.

"Paula always came onto set with a bag of sweets for everyone to share - the crew and the cast. She's so polite. By rights she could have had a throne in her dressing room, but she never did! She's a credit to Emmerdale and it just shows you how characters can develop in a show over that length of time. Unfortunately I missed her leaving party because I was away, but I think she'll just enjoy her retirement now and by God she deserves it. I wish her nothing but the best and I hope to see her again."

Serena Williams

20-04-2015, 15:09

So then when is a new gay guy going to be brought in for aaron?

tammyy2j

14-07-2015, 00:08

Emmerdale airs an explosive week for secret lovers Aaron Livesy and Robert Sugden next week as their affair is finally revealed.

Robert's wife Chrissie will discover the truth about his infidelity after a dramatic set of episodes, which see Aaron turn against Robert in spectacular style.

Here, Danny Miller - who plays Aaron - reveals how his character's romantic reunion takes a terrible turn for the worse.

How would you describe Aaron's feelings for Robert at this point?
"Aaron has always still had feelings for Robert. At the moment he's torn because Paddy is trying to warn him off from Robert without giving him the full reasons why. Aaron is still in love with Robert, so he accuses Paddy of making false accusations against him.

"Aaron is fully aware that Robert is not the most honest and loyal person, but he blocks that out. I think if Aaron actually took a step back from the situation and looked at Robert, he would see him for what he really is."

Why is Aaron so hostile towards Paddy's interference?
"It's because Paddy isn't explaining the finer details of the situation, including how Robert has been threatening Leo and Rhona. Aaron just thinks that Paddy is saying anything he can to stop him from being with Robert, so he doesn't listen to him. I think Aaron always has to learn the hard way and he certainly does in this case!"

How does Aaron feel when Paddy does come clean and reveal that Robert tried to kill him?
"He's almost murderous. The news is truly shocking, but all of it fits into place and Aaron can't believe how stupid he's been. He knows that he's been taken for a ride by Robert. When Paddy explains that Robert turned the grain machine on, Aaron finally realises that he's right and it's very much the truth."

Paddy wants Aaron to stay away from Robert, but it sounds like Aaron has other ideas...
"Definitely, because Aaron has always been somebody who's quite defiant with Chas and Paddy. He doesn't want to hear Paddy's advice - he's still quite immature in that sense. Aaron thinks that's it as far as his relationship with Robert is concerned, but now it's about revenge for Paddy and the threats that Robert made against Leo and Rhona.

"Aaron sees them as his surrogate family, so he'll always jump in to defend them. The minute he hears what's been going on, he can't take it anymore and he makes his own plan to finish Robert for good."

What does Aaron decide to do?
"Aaron books the two of them a private holiday lodge where nobody would find them. He wants to get Robert there - it's the perfect place because it's very quiet and they'll be all alone in the woods."

Is Robert in danger?
"Robert's very much in danger because Aaron is determined to get his revenge. That's the type of character that he is and that's why it's so good playing him! He'll just go and do his own thing and learn the hard way! Aaron has his own plan for what's going to happen, but with Robert being the type of person that he is, he could be underestimating him!"

What is Aaron's plan?
"Aaron wants to find out exactly what happened with Paddy. When they're at the holiday lodge, Robert pushes himself on Aaron but Aaron really doesn't want it. It's all too much for him - he can't kiss Robert as he can't fake it anymore.

"Instead Aaron goes at Robert and starts talking about Paddy. Robert finally admits it, so Aaron is surprised that he's now got a confession out of him for that.

"Afterwards, Aaron asks what Robert did to Katie. Months of guilt and emotion come out for Aaron at that point, because he still regrets taking Katie to the barn where she died."

What does Robert say about Katie's death?
"He admits that he pushed her. Aaron always thought that she just fell, but now he knows that it wasn't just an accident. It's manslaughter and that's enough for Aaron. All along he's had a device on the side recording Robert's confessions..."

But the tables turn afterwards...
"Yes, Aaron's been in control all that time but Robert can't handle not being in control of the situation. That's where a real plan starts to form in his devious mind. In a moment of shock, he knocks Aaron unconscious and leaves him tied up.

"Robert decides that he's going to go away and have some thinking time. He knows that it will also give Aaron some thinking time while he's handcuffed and gagged. But thinking time is quite a dangerous thing for a character like Robert to have!"

There's huge drama afterwards, which leads to Chrissie finally finding out the truth about the affair. Will Aaron's love for Robert be destroyed forever?
"I think regardless of what happens, this was a secret love that they kept hidden for so long. Aaron may still have tiny bit of love for Robert, but the moment that he admits he tried to kill Paddy is enough for Aaron just to blow.

"Aaron will always have that at the back of his mind. Regardless of how much of a mistake it was, Robert turned on that machine to kill Paddy. He didn't manage to do it, but if the circumstances had been different, Paddy would have been dead. Aaron sees Paddy as his own dad, but I think he'll always have a little tiny place in his heart for Robert.

"Moving forward, the storyline is certainly going to be about Chrissie's breakdown as much as Aaron's breakdown. That's what's going to cause some chaos at some point!"

So is there much more drama to come with this story?
"My God yeah!"

Perdita

25-08-2015, 12:07

Emmerdale mechanic Aaron Livesy runs away from his problems next week after Andy Sugden gets dangerously close to the truth about his wife Katie's death.

Aaron is alarmed when he realises that Andy blames him for Katie's tragic demise, pointing out that her troubled state of mind may have led her to Wylie's Farm on that fateful day.
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Aaron realises that Andy is close to the truth

The pair's unexpected showdown flares up as Andy (Kelvin Fletcher) remains plagued with questions over why Katie went to the unsafe farm building on the day of her death.

Now aware that Katie was right all along about Robert's bad behaviour and nobody believed her, Andy gets tough with Aaron by suggesting that she might still be alive if it wasn't for his affair with Robert.

Teasing the drama to come, Danny Miller - who plays Aaron - revealed: "Aaron tries to reach out to Andy and say that he's got to stop beating himself up about Katie's death. Andy then puts it all on Aaron and Robert, saying it's all their fault. Aaron tries to reason with Andy, but Andy tells him that he'll never forgive him.

"Aaron does his utmost best to ensure that Andy doesn't find out any more than that, but then Andy goes through some of Katie's things and finds the last phone number she called before she died. Aaron knows it was more than likely to be him. He does everything he can to stop Andy from pursuing it, but he's definitely nervous as he doesn't like lying.

"Aaron has to almost convince Andy that he's going a bit crazy. He says that it's not worth ringing the number because he wouldn't know what to say if he did. Aaron is just so scared of what the outcome might be that he has to hide his phone in the end!"
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Andy will continue to question Katie's death

With the pressure building, Aaron finds an excuse to leave the village for a while. However, it seems that he may just be prolonging the inevitable as show bosses have already confirmed that Andy will uncover the whole truth about Katie's demise later in the autumn.

Miller continued: "It's all too much for Aaron to handle, so he runs away from his problems. He goes off to see a friend in London for a bit, but that gives Andy a bit more time to investigate everything without Aaron around to pull him away.

"I'm looking forward to the point where it does all come out. There's already been a year's worth of story that has built up, so I'm looking forward to the peak of it and seeing what the outcome of it is. But for now I'm in limbo-land as much as the viewers are!"

Miller also offered hope to Emmerdale's army of 'Robron' fans by refusing to rule out a reunion for Aaron and Robert.
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Robert and Aaron

He said: "They're still very much attracted to each other and deep down they both love each other, but I think Chrissie would have to move on with her life before Robert would even consider a reunion with Aaron.

"Then it'd also be a case of whether Aaron would accept Robert back into his life or not. Robert has lied to Aaron so much that I don't think he'd ever trust him again! He'd have a lot of making up to do.

"I think it's been shelved very temporarily and it'll be a matter of time before it's reopened and we'll see what Robert and Aaron really feel for each other."

Read more: http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s12/emmerdale/news/a665081/emmerdale-spoilers-aaron-will-flee-the-village-as-andy-investigates-katies-death.html#ixzz3jp8mUMZ2

Telly Watcher

26-08-2015, 11:18

soapsquawk.co.uk published on Tuesday August 25th 2015:

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Emmerdale’s Danny Miller: It’s only a matter of time before Robert and Aaron are reunited

Published Tuesday, 25th August 2015, 00:00am By SoapSquawk

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>How is Aaron feeling about Robert at the moment?

I think he’s very much up in the air about it. Robert still hasn’t said that he killed Katie, and Aaron wants to believe him for some strange reason but he can’t because of the amount of lies he’s told him in the past. I think they are both at loggerheads, they are keeping out of each other’s way because it reminds them of bad memories and the destruction they caused.

>Deep down does Aaron believe Robert did kill Katie?

I think he does. There’s a small part in him that wants to believe him, that it was an accident and the floorboards were rotten. I think Aaron doesn’t see it that way, he just sees that she’s dead and it’s because of them.

>Andy knows about Aaron’s affair with Robert and that Katie was telling the truth, is he worried Andy will discover everything?

Definitely. There’s a scene where they’re doing some paperwork and they find the last number Katie called, Aaron doesn’t need to know, it’s his number. He knows he was most likely the last person she talked to on the phone because he told her to go to the farm. It shows Aaron’s guilty and he wants to do everything he can to stop him putting the puzzle together. He’s pretty nervous.

>Keeping a secret this big won’t help Aaron in the long run, will it?

Not at all. I think that’s what’s been the joy of the storyline and why it’s been so well received, people can see him wanting to say something but know if the truth comes out there’s going to be a lot of trouble for both Aaron and Robert. It’s a secret that can’t come out as much as they want it to.

>Andy becomes even more determined to find out what happened after discovering Katie’s last phone bill, what does Aaron do next?

I think Aaron has to convince Andy that he’s going a bit crazy. He’s so scared of what the outcome may be that he does everything he can and hides his phone, turns it on silent, gets a new phone. That’s when Andy tells him that he can never forgive him for lying, that’s when it gets too much and typical Aaron he runs away from the problem. He goes to London for a bit and that gives Andy more time to investigate it without Aaron being there.

>Are you looking forward to the moment it does all come out?

Yeah definitely because it’s going to be a year’s worth of story that has built up. It’s become one of those memorable storylines for Robert and Aaron. It’s been a big team effort and I’m looking forward to the peak of it and then seeing what the outcome will be. I’m just as much in limbo as the viewers are, so I can’t wait to find out what all the repercussions will be.

>Do you think Robert and Aaron could ever get back together?

They are very much attracted to each other and deep down they do love each other. But I think it would certainly mean Chrissie moving on with her life before Robert would even consider it. Then it’s a case of whether Aaron would accept him back into his life or not because he’s lied so much. I think as much as Aaron and Robert are great, Aaron just needs a good lad who’s going to keep him calm and keep his feet on the ground. But I don’t think that will ever happen because then there’s no more drama for Aaron! I think it’s been shelved temporarily and is only a matter of time before it’s reopened and we see what Robert and Aaron really feel for each other.
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Source: http://www.soapsquawk.co.uk/news/emmerdales-danny-miller-its-only-a-matter-of-time-before-robert-and-aaron-are-reunited.php

Telly Watcher

31-08-2015, 12:51

whatsontv.co.uk published on August 25th 2015:

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Danny Miller reveals why Aaron's leaving Emmerdale for London
2:26pm, Tuesday, 25 August 2015

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Danny Miller

Riddled with guilt over Katie’s death and unable to face Andy, Aaron decides to do a runner. Emmerdale’s Danny Miller reveals all to Soaplife...

With Andy Sugden more determined than ever find out what really happened to his wife Katie, Aaron Livesy is in a panic. He’s consumed by guilt, knowing Robert had a hand in Katie’s tragic death and, although he wants to confess, he knows it will only lead to more heartache and unhappiness.

“Deep down, Aaron believes Robert committed a murder,” explains Danny. “But a small part of him wants to believe Robert, who says it was an accident…”

So, how exactly does Andy panic Aaron?
“Andy discovers Katie’s phone bill and he wants to find out who was the last person she called. Aaron knows it was him and he does his best to try and make sure Andy [Kelvin Fletcher] doesn’t cotton on. He hides the phone, puts it on silent and tries to persuade Andy he’s going crazy and he shouldn’t call the number.”

And this makes Aaron feel even more guilty?
“Yes. He doesn’t like it and he knows what Andy’s going through because he went through it when he lost Jackson. However, he knows there’ll be a lot of trouble for both him and Robert [Ryan Hawley] if he reveals the truth.”

Will the secret come out?
“Soap secrets usually do! Katie [Sammy Winward] was such a big character, it will be interesting to see what the repercussions will be if Aaron does confess.”

Will Robert and Aaron ever reunite?
“They’re attracted to one another and, deep down, they love each other. But Robert’s told him so many lies… It would be difficult for Aaron to trust him.”

If Aaron could turn the clock back, what would he do differently?
“He’d do the right thing and tell Robert he isn’t prepared to carry on with the affair behind people’s backs. He’d never have gone down that road if he’d known the destruction it would cause. Robert didn’t want him to tell people, but Aaron should have been stronger and done what he believed to be right.”

Will Aaron continue to try to keep Andy from the truth?
“No, because he runs away. He goes to London to see a friend and that will give Andy more time to investigate without Aaron interfering.”

Emmerdale, ITV
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Read more at: http://www.whatsontv.co.uk/emmerdale/news/danny-miller-reveals-why-aarons-leaving-emmerdale-for-london

Telly Watcher

31-08-2015, 14:00

So, how exactly does Andy panic Aaron?
“Andy discovers Katie’s phone bill and he wants to find out who was the last person she called. Aaron knows it was him and he does his best to try and make sure Andy [Kelvin Fletcher] doesn’t cotton on. He hides the phone, puts it on silent and tries to persuade Andy he’s going crazy and he shouldn’t call the number.”

Emmerdale village has about 20 houses and about 50 residents.

Surely Aaron's mobile phone number would be on the regular contacts list on the mobile phones for at least some/many of the village residents, including Andy, Adam, Victoria and Chas, to name just but a few?

Telly Watcher

15-09-2015, 22:30

Aaron is a key suspect when Robert is shot, says Emmerdale star Danny Miller

Has Aaron's infamous temper lead to him getting trigger happy?

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By David Brown
Tuesday 15 September 2015 at 12:01AM

The finger of suspicion is to point at Aaron Livesy following the shooting of his lover Robert Sugden in next week's episodes of Emmerdale.

Robert is to be targeted by a mystery assailant and actor Danny Miller believes that Aaron certainly has the motive to be the gunman.

"Aaron loves Robert with all his heart, but he also hates him. And you can see Aaron's murderous traits running through this storyline. He's getting angrier and angrier. And when Aaron's backed into a corner, he does stupid things without thinking," says Miller.

When you consider Aaron's list of grievances, it's easy to see why the character would be the focus of police enquiries. First there was the cover-up over Katie's death, then we had the hit put out on Chas and - more recently - Paddy's ordeal in the grain pit. Surely there's enough there for Aaron to end up snapping?

"Yes, Robert has really put Aaron through it this past year. He's tried to kill Chas and Paddy. And he killed Katie and then put Aaron through the torture of keeping it all a secret. So all that does make Aaron a key suspect. More so than anyone else, really."

And what can we expect from the solution to the mystery when it comes? "I think the audience will be shocked when the truth comes out and we find out who shot Robert," adds the actor. "Everyone is pointing at each other, but you'll have to wait and see whether Aaron is doing this out of guilt or a sense of wanting to discover the truth. What I will say is that everything does turn on its head and there are lots of twists to come."

Source:
http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2015-09-15/aaron-is-a-key-suspect-when-robert-is-shot-says-emmerdale-star-danny-miller

Telly Watcher

15-09-2015, 22:30

Emmerdale's Danny Miller: ‘Aaron thinks that everything will be OK if he got rid of Robert'
10:46am, Tuesday, 15 September 2015

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Emmerdale’s Danny Miller tells Soaplife why Aaron has to be the chief suspect in the imminent 'Who shot Robert?' drama...

Why would Aaron shoot Robert?
“He tried to kill his mum and then Paddy - twice! He also killed Katie [Sammy Winward] and made Aaron keep it a secret for all that time.”

Does Aaron still love Robert (Ryan Hawley)?
“Yes, I think he loves him with all his heart, but he hates him, too, and has been getting angrier as the weeks go by.”

Is Aaron capable of killing?
“The thing about Aaron is, when he’s backed into a corner he does stupid things without thinking. Keeping Robert’s secret has been agony for Aaron – perhaps he thinks that everything will be OK if he got rid of Robert and told the truth."

How does Aaron feel about their affair now?
“Robert has ripped Aaron’s heart out a few times, but he has this thing for Robert that he has never had for anyone else. That’s why he’s allowed Robert to be so horrible to him.”

When did Aaron realise just how bad Robert is?
“When Paddy [Dominic Brunt] said, ‘He tried to kill me’. It dawned on Aaron there and then that Robert was the sort of person he didn’t want to be anywhere near.”

What happens in the aftermath of the shooting?
“Chas [Lucy Pargeter] is there when Robert is shot and Bob [Tony Audenshaw] suggests that somebody get her a drink. Kerry [Laura Norton] then pipes up with, ‘Yeah, I’ll have a brandy’ - and she’s not even part of it. It’s such a funny line. Emmerdale is good at putting some humour in the midst of all the drama.”

Who is the prime suspect?
“Everyone is pointing the finger at each other. Aaron is doing the same, but is he passing the blame or is he guilty? A lot of people have a strong motive to kill Robert, but look at other people’s motives before they examine their own.”

When will we find out who the killer is?
“I’m not saying, but the way viewers find out is unique. There is a massive twist at the end which I think viewers will enjoy.”

Source:
http://www.whatsontv.co.uk/emmerdale/news/emmerdales-danny-miller-aaron-thinks-that-everything-will-be-ok-if-he-got-rid-of-robert

Telly Watcher

25-09-2015, 09:34

Emmerdale's 'Who Shot Robert?' reveal won't be too far off

By Daniel Kilkelly
Friday, Sep 25 2015, 09:23 BST

Emmerdale star Danny Miller has hinted that the 'Who Shot Robert Sugden?' mystery won't rumble on for months.

The actor, who plays Aaron Livesy, appeared on ITV's Good Morning Britain today (September 25) to tease tonight's explosive episodes which see Robert gunned down by a mystery assailant in the village.

Offering an insider's view on the storyline, Miller confirmed that the cast and crew have been aware of the culprit's identity from the start, as it won't take too long before viewers see the big reveal.

The show has taken a different approach to rival soap EastEnders, which kept most of its own team in the dark over Lucy Beale's killer until the last minute this year.

"I think people do it differently. If you want to do it that way, it's fine. If you want to tell people, it's fine. Either way it works," Miller explained.

"I think we know as a cast because it was never supposed to be as long as some of the others have gone on. We knew so that we could play it the way we wanted to play it, which I think is easier because you're not constantly worrying, 'Is it you, is it me?' You know and you just play it the way the script says then."

Emmerdale has previously teased fans by hinting that the big reveal will take place in a very unusual way, but Miller kept tight-lipped about exactly what to expect.

He laughed: "I've got to be dead careful what I say! It's something that hasn't been done in soaps, as far as I'm concerned. It's something that's completely different. I think it's a really clever way of telling it.

"You have to be careful with these whodunits, because there's been so many of them that you've got to make your little mark on it. This particular episode - the reveal - will."

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Aaron is among the many suspects in the mystery after his turbulent on-off relationship with Robert over the past year.

"He's the first on the scene," Miller confirmed. "Naturally he's in there with the suspects. Robert's upset so many people in the village, so it could be anybody. Moreso Aaron than anybody else, because he's been his love interest and his dirty secret if you like. I think he's got more reason than anybody!"

Emmerdale airs a dramatic double bill tonight (September 25) at 7pm and 8pm on ITV.

Read more at: http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s12/emmerdale/news/a670375/emmerdales-who-shot-robert-reveal-wont-be-too-far-off.html

Telly Watcher

25-09-2015, 09:47

Danny Miller appeared on Good Morning Britain today, Friday September 25th at 07:50

He was interviewed by Ben Shepherd and Kate Garraway.

Kate:
There's drama in the Dales tonight. I know what you're thinking, there's always drama in the Dales but this is particularly dramatic tonight, isn't it, as Robert Sugden is shot.

Ben:
Yes, there is a queue of suspects, they've all got plenty of motives, haven't they, the reason why they want Robert dead.

Kate:
I know, but who actually did it? Was it Chrissie, Lawrence, Lachlan, Paddy, Andy or was it Aaron? We're speaking to Danny Miller who plays Aaron in just a moment. He's looking a little bit sheepish, I must say...

Ben:
And guilty, to be honest.

Kate:
Very guilty, very guilty. Uh, but first let's have look at the lead up to the shooting.

(Shows video excerpt from tonight's Emmerdale)

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(Robert is talking to Chas and Andy whilst Andy is there.)

Robert:
We don't know what he's going on about, he's having some kind of episode.

Andy: (to Aaron)
Look, I know you lied to me, I don't care why, I'm not out to get you. I just need you to back me up.

Aaron:
I've.. I've told you everything already.

Andy:
Well he confessed to me. He's trying to make out that I dreamt it up. You know I didn't, tell them what really happened.

Aaron:
She, er.. she rang me about a car.
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Kate:
Uh oh, oh my goodness me. We're talking about Danny Miller who of course, plays Aaron in Emmerdale. Good to see you this morning. So tonight is the night when we see the build-up, the actual buildup and the shooting.

Danny:
Yeah I think it's the climax of quite a few characters' storylines, so erm, yeah, it's dramatic, it's good, it's very good, I have to say.

Ben:
Have you had a chance to watch it yet?

Danny:
Just bits of it, yeah. Obviously we know what's coming up and what's been caught and what's not, and so we know, but yeah I've seen some of it. It's good, very good.

Kate:.
And you're actually there aren't you? When he's shot.

Danny:
Yeah, I've got to be dead careful, you see the press office are look like that (points to distance with right hand part resembling gun?).

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Ben:
The snipers are on you as well.

Danny:
Yeah, they are. Yeah, I mean he is there, he is, you'll see tonight, so it's not like, you know, I'm revealing anything I shouldn't. He's.. he's the first on the scene to speak, so naturally he's.. he's in there with the suspects.

Kate:
That must put you in the frame?

Danny:
Yeah. Well I mean it does anyway. I think that Robert has upset so many people in the village that it could be anybody as it is anyway. Erm, but, I think, moreso Aaron than anybody else, I think, because that's kind of, you know, he's been his love interest and his little dirty secret, if you like, erm, so, erm, I think he's got more reason than anybody.

Ben:
Yeah. When they do these fantastic sort of whodunnits in the soaps, um, often we hear that no-one actually knows till the last minute, and often there's dummy scripts put out as well. Was it similar for you guys on this one, did they lead a few of you down the garden path to make you think that maybe you'd done it when maybe you hadn't.

Danny:
No, I think people do it differently. I think, they are, you know, if you wanna do it that way, it's fine, if you wanna tell people, it's fine. I think, either way it works, erm. I think, erm, we know as a cast because it was never supposed to be as long as some of the others have gone on...

Ben:
Right.

Danny:
Erm, but we knew so we could kind of come and play it as we wanted to play it, which I think is easier, because then, you know you know, you're not constantly worrying if it's you, if it's me, if it's... you know. I think, you know and you just play it the way the script says then.

Kate:
Wow. And the producers have hinted that, I mean, obviously everybody loves the build-up after the drama issues, how they're so brilliant the scriptwriters on Emmerdale, aren't they, and then so did they make it so tense not knowing who is going to do it, but they've revealed or they've hinted that the big reveal at the end is going to be different to how it's ever been before.

Danny:
Yeah, it is, it hasn't been done before as far as I can remember, I mean, well they've said it hasn't been done before.

Ben:
It hasn't been done before. Something we're going to see, the reveal is going to be soap history?

Danny:
Yeah, again I've got to be dead careful, I say, erm.

Kate:
We're trying to think exactly what that could mean.

Danny:
It's something that hasn't been done in soaps, as far as I'm concerned, and it's something that's completely different. I think it's a really clever way of telling it. Erm ,you have to be careful with these whodunnits because there's been so many of them you've got to make your own little mark on it, I think, this particular episode of the reveal will..

Ben:
But it can't be live, because we've done live episodes before, it can't be, it can't sort of like a second guessing it, because.

Kate:
Are you all in fancy dress, and you whip off your costumes to reveal...whodunnit, is that what it is?

Danny:
Yeah, it's a hilarious episode..

Ben:
It sounds really exciting. Talking of fancy dress, I know that you're, you helped set up Once Upon A Smile, the charity, and I was watching this fabulous copy of 'Road to Amarillo' that you did on set. here's a little clip, I mean it's a brilliant and a lovely idea with Woolpack and walking up the street. I mean, how did you decide to do this and how did it come about?

Danny:
Well, my Dad, that's my Dad there on the right, Tony Christie on the left, and the two of them are very good friends, and Once Upon A Smile is a child bereavement charity, so it's something that Tony wanted to get involved with, and we just said, look right, instead of coming up with our own idea why don't we just, you know, it's been about fifteen years or so since they've done it. Why don't we do our own renditioning, and Tony was more than happy to help.

(Etc, then shows video of 'Road to Amarillo')

Kate:
We cannot wait for tonight, we cannot see how it all pans out. But look we are going to have to wind this up here.

(Reveals the new Sam Smith song for the new Bond Spectre film)

Ben:
Danny, thank you so much for coming in.

Danny:
Thanks for having me. Thanks very much.

Ben:
And best of luck with it tonight and the reveal and everything and thanks very much.

Telly Watcher

20-10-2015, 00:17

Where did it all go wrong for Aaron and Robert?

Emmerdale 19 Oct 2015

With Aaron Livesy about to be charged with the attempted murder of his lover Robert Sugden, Emmerdale actor Danny Miller has been taking a look back at the pair’s turbulent relationship and trying to pinpoint where it all went wrong.
Where did it all go wrong for Aaron and Robert?

Story by Jackie Bell @Jackie_utv

Not long after Robert returned to Emmerdale with his soon-to-be wife Chrissie and her family, he made a beeline for Aaron and the pair quickly embarked on a secret affair.

But with Robert refusing to admit he is gay, their relationship was heading on a dramatic course.

“Robert and Aaron’s relationship has had so many ups and downs,” said Danny, who plays the tortured Aaron.

“I don’t think Aaron can really get a grasp of where he stands. I think that’s where the frustration comes in that if Aaron had his way, he would just tell the whole village and say ‘we’re in a relationship, we’re both gay, get over it’.

“Aaron went after him because he might like a little bit of danger, and I think Robert knows that and he can see that. I think that adds more to their drama and their relationship.

“Robert won’t accept his sexuality and he won’t even admit that this is a relationship. He sees Aaron as just his dirty bit on the side, and I think that’s where Aaron himself gets more and more frustrated.

“He wants Robert, he wants to be in a relationship with him and he can’t.”

What started as a “bit of fun” soon became something more sinister, when Katie Sugden found out about the affair and, after an argument with Robert, fell to her death.

Danny continued: “Things for Aaron and Robert started to go wrong around the time that Katie died. Aaron thought it was such a big accident and big mistake when it happened, he didn’t realise that Robert was keeping a secret.

“It’s when it all changed and Aaron thought if he could lie about that, he can lie about anything.”

Robert’s determination to keep their affair a secret continued when Paddy Kirk got involved, and Robert almost killed him while he was stuck in the grain pit at Butler’s Farm.

“With Paddy and the grain pit, I think that’s where Aaron’s ears pricked up and he thought I need to have a real re-think here because Paddy is probably the most important person in Aaron’s life,” said Danny. “And the fact that he could have been dead at the hands of Robert was something that changed the relationship completely.”

This week on Emmerdale, Aaron is on remand for attempted murder while Robert remains in a coma after being shot – but could Aaron really have been the one to shoot Robert in cold blood?

“It’s a fine line between love and hate,” said Danny.

Emmerdale viewers will finally be told who the mystery assailant is in a special ‘rewind’ episode of the soap in celebration of its 43rd birthday.

Emmerdale rewinds on Thursday 22 October at 8pm.

Source:
http://utv.ie/Entertainment/2015/10/19/Where-did-it-all-go-wrong-for-Aaron-and-Robert-47241

Telly Watcher

23-11-2015, 06:39

ITV released a deleted video on 19th November of a scene which didn't make the final episode screened on TV on Friday 6th November, episode 7339). The scene does come across as a little strained and forced as far as the acting goes. However, I find everything extra about Emmerdale to be of interest. This episode was the one where Robert was released from hospital, returned to Emmerdale and visits where he was shot at the back of the Woolpack before telling Victoria how he wants to see Aaron's plea in court on Monday 9th as he still questions whether Aaron could have pulled the trigger.

In the video, Robert asks Adam if he thinks Aaron was the person who shot him. Adam replies that, even if Aaron had, Adam would still back him. But Adam says he knows that Aaron didn't. When Robert asks Adam how he knows, Adam says that Robert would have seen it coming if it had been Aaron. Adam says: "He ain't no coward who would do it from a distance, is he?"

Video - Deleted Scenes: Adam Reveals What He Knows, 1m 20s
http://www.itv.com/emmerdale/extras/deleted-scenes-adam-reveals-what-he-knows

I wish we could have seen this scene in the TV episode. Aaron is my favourite character in Emmerdale. He looks good, has a great personality, blubs a lot well and boy can he act well.

Telly Watcher

24-11-2015, 00:49

Emmerdale spoilers: Aaron Livesy to get suspicious over Robert Sugden's shooting

Is Aaron going to uncover Andy's guilt?

By Daniel Kilkelly, Digital Spy
24 November 2015

Emmerdale schemer Robert Sugden is left in a panic next week as his ex-lover Aaron Livesy gets dangerously close to the truth about his shooting.

Robert (Ryan Hawley) is currently keeping quiet about who was responsible for gunning him down in September, wanting to protect his brother Andy.

Tense episodes next week see Aaron's thoughts turn back to the shooting, as he wonders whether the mystery culprit could be the same person who is 'stalking' Chas.

Aaron (Danny Miller) takes the opportunity to quiz Robert about what he knows, but the cagey answers he gets in response leave him with reason to believe that sneaky Robert actually knows who shot him.

Robert is forced to warn Andy that Aaron is getting suspicious afterwards, and Andy fears it won't take long for Aaron to figure out who Robert is protecting.

Aaron is later given a distraction when his mum Chas is diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), which explains her recent terror at The Woolpack, but will he really forget about Robert's secretive behaviour so easily?

With one ex causing trouble for Robert, things are looking slightly better on the Home Farm front when he wins brownie points with Chrissie by defending her in court.

Chrissie is standing trial for her role in causing the helicopter crash. When she's eventually found not guilty in a shock verdict, was it Robert's evidence that swung the case in her favour?

Source:
http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/news/a775055/emmerdale-spoilers-aaron-livesy-to-get-suspicious-over-robert-sugdens-shooting/

Telly Watcher

08-12-2015, 01:26

Emmerdale spoilers: Aaron Livesy and Ross Barton team up for Christmas robbery

The warehouse raid proves to be a terrible mistake.

By Daniel Kilkelly, Digital Spy
8 December 2015

Emmerdale's Aaron Livesy will be lured back into the criminal world this Christmas as he teams up with Ross Barton for a dodgy job.

Aaron agrees to help Ross (Michael Parr) carry out a risky raid at a warehouse, but their dangerous plan may well come back to bite them when the police get involved.

Troubled Aaron isn't keen when Ross first mentions the job to him, but his attitude changes when his father Gordon (Gary Mavers) returns to the village unexpectedly.

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Aaron listens to Ross's plan

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Ross tells Aaron about his plan

Gordon's arrival comes just as Aaron is looking into the possibility of buying Diane Sugden's share of The Woolpack as she is planning to sell up.

When Gordon offers to help by giving him some cash, Aaron throws the gesture back in his face and tells Ross that he'll take part in the robbery after all.

Aaron's job seems easy enough as he plays lookout for Ross, but things go badly wrong when a warehouse worker intervenes and questions him - prompting Aaron to do something he may later regret.

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Aaron gets questioned by a warehouse worker

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The warehouse worker is injured after an altercation

Danny Miller, who plays Aaron, explained: "Aaron is trying to do all he can to get his deposit together for Diane's share of the pub for Chas, and that's where his morals go out the window. Chas is the most important person in his life and he wants to do all that he can for her.

"Ross offers an opportunity for Aaron to play look-out at the warehouse and he'll give him some money. He's not interested because Aaron isn't that kind of person, but then his dad turns up and this whole thing sends him a bit west.

"After the robbery, there's a police e-fit that's released because something goes wrong on the job at the hands of Aaron. It's now not just a robbery - there's another crime that's been committed. So the police need to know who it is."

The release of the e-fit casts a shadow over Christmas for Aaron, as he is nervous that someone will recognise him as the mystery man in the picture.

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Aaron is nervous at the Christmas Nativity play that he will be matched with the newspaper e-fit

Sure enough, it's Gordon who first spots the e-fit in a local newspaper and he warns Chas that their son is up to no good again.

Speaking of Gordon's return, Miller continued: "Aaron hates him with a passion and blames him for everything that has gone wrong in his life. When Aaron has that hostility and hatred towards somebody, it's very hard for him to break it down.

"That's what is so interesting about playing Aaron - he's got so many different angles with which he can go at people. He loves Gordon because he brought him into the world, but there's also this undying passion of hatred towards him.

"It's great that Gordon has been brought back. I love characters who come in to show a different side or edge to Aaron, so it was great when they told me he was coming back. Gordon originally came into it when he brought Aaron into the village, but it was only a little part and he went back off to his wife.

"When I found out he was coming back, I was intrigued to find out why. It's very interesting and there are a lot of different tales to be told from it. It's nice to see that they're investing in Aaron and Chas and bringing Gordon back in for a reunion."

Former Peak Practice actor Gary Mavers is now playing the role of Gordon, who was previously portrayed by Gerard Fletcher for brief stints between 2003 and 2008.

Miller added: "I didn't see Gary until the first day on set when we were introduced to each other. We didn't have much chance to sit down and talk, but Gary said he'd watched some episodes and thought that Aaron would have taken some traits from Gordon, which was interesting.

"It's interesting that he's come in and thrown himself into it so early - the research is there. He's really good at playing those scenes - he's seen what Aaron's got and taken little bits from it. He's a stern not-bothered kind of character, but he might snap if he's pushed!"

Emmerdale airs the warehouse raid scenes on Wednesday, December 23 at 7pm on ITV.

Read more at:
http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/news/a776501/emmerdale-spoilers-aaron-livesy-and-ross-barton-team-up-for-christmas-robbery/

Telly Watcher

08-12-2015, 01:26

See Danny Miller's interview with Digital Spy about Robron being reunited soon at:

http://www.soapboards.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?137998-Robert-and-Aaron&p=837479#post837479

Siobhan

09-12-2015, 15:34

Not spoilers..

Telly Watcher

24-12-2015, 01:04

Emmerdale's Cain Dingle will be given a dreadful shock next month when he catches his nephew Aaron Livesy self-harming.

Aaron has a history of self-harm, but his issues will be revisited in the New Year as he struggles to cope with having his dad Gordon back in his life.

Upcoming scenes will see Chas start to struggle with mixed emotions for her ex, but she will be forced to put her own feelings to one side for the sake of her fragile son Aaron.

After Chas tells Aaron they can forget all about Gordon, it's clear that Aaron is still struggling and viewers later see that he is planning to self-harm once again when he exposes a fresh wound and eyes his pen knife.

Danny Miller, who plays Aaron, said: "This whole self-harming thing is always interesting when it comes up and it is interesting for me to play and to learn more about that world.

"I didn't have any knowledge of that world - the research we did was always that he's not doing it to hurt himself, he's releasing pain and anger."

Aaron's problems intensify as his birthday arrives, and after struggling with all the attention, he later takes drastic action.

Believing he is alone, Aaron tries to burn himself on his birthday cake, but a horrified Cain catches him.

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Cain catches Aaron self-harming

Aaron plays down the incident to Cain as he blames his recent stress on Gordon's reappearance, but can he convince his uncle not to say anything to Chas?

Speaking about Cain's reaction to what he witnesses, Miller said: "Cain's his uncle and he knows it's happened before, so he's keen to quash it.

"He knows he's got previous history of doing it before, and Aaron is quick to end it as quickly as he can. He says, 'I was just messing about. I wasn't hurting myself. I'm fine. Don't worry', and Cain takes his word for it.

"That is when Aaron realises that he needs to do this in a more secret environment - you start to see him do it more when he is alone."

Although Aaron manages to ease Cain's concerns for now, Miller has admitted that there is a dark road ahead for his character.

He said: "It'll get quite bad for Aaron and it'll get to a situation where he'll put himself at risk, possibly making it worse.

"He is gutted about everything that's happened. Bad news and bad karma seems to follow him everywhere. You'll find out a lot more about who Aaron is as a person once Gordon comes in. "

Read more at:
http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/news/a778095/emmerdale-spoilers-cain-dingle-left-shocked-after-he-catches-aaron-livesy-self-harming/

Telly Watcher

24-12-2015, 01:33

There are dark times ahead for long suffering Aaron Livesy as his previous difficulties with self harm rear their head again following recent traumatic events which saw a raid with Ross go badly wrong and the return of his dad Gordon.

His stint in prison wrongly accused of shooting ex lover Robert Sugden did nothing to help his state of mind, nor did mum Chas’ battle with PTSD which led to her stabbing Diane Sugden.

It’s only natural that things are starting to get on top of the lad – and when he discovers that Chas has been secretly meeting Gordon despite his wishes that his dad is not a part of their lives, he hits rock bottom and takes drastic action.

Chas is shocked when her angry son punches a door, leaving his knuckles cut and bruised. The outburst even shocks Aaron and he begins to realise that he needs a channel for his uncontrollable anger.

Alone in his room, he eyes a pen knife and re-opens a fresh wound – but how far will he go? And when Cain later discovers Aaron burning his own arm with lit candles, will he tell Chas that Aaron’s problems have resurfaced.

We caught up with Danny Miller, who plays tortured Aaron, to talk about his character’s fresh agony:

What does it mean for Aaron to see Chas and Gordon together? Especially for Aaron and Chas’s relationship?

Aaron’s very protective of his mum. So anyone who’s going to try and take her away from him – it’s almost a possessive thing. He wants her and not anybody else. Which can be quite selfish in a way, but I think it’s just the amount they’ve been through together and the history that they’ve both got – he just wants stability. And when Gordon comes into it, it just rocks everything and it will see Chas and Aaron find a little bit of animosity against each other because he’s back and the whole problem was Gordon.

He’s creating more problems, perhaps not intentionally, but certainly more problems for Aaron. His presence is enough.

Tell us about Cain walking in on Aaron self harming

Cain walks in on him burning himself on his birthday cake. This whole self harming thing is always interesting when it comes up – interesting for me to play and to learn more about that world. I didn’t have any knowledge of it – the research we did was always that he’s not doing it to hurt himself, he’s releasing pain and anger. It would be very easy for him to beat someone up and keep beating them up, but eventually he’s going to end up in prison and he knows that.

He’s not that kind of person anymore, so he takes the anger out on himself and when he cuts himself, it’s not like he’s doing it to hurt himself, he’s doing it to take the adrenaline out of his body and relax. It’s when things are really bad and he can’t deal with it. He wants to use his fists, but he doesn’t hit people, he hits things.

Even punching walls out of frustration is a form of self harm. I think it’s down to Gordon being back, everything that’s happened to Chas and the fact that he’s come out of prison to find what Chas has done to Diane – it’s all too much for him. The best way, he thinks, of dealing with it, is to do something that’s so familiar to him.

How does Cain react?

He knows it’s happened before so he’s keen to quash it. Aaron says: ‘I was just messing about. I wasn’t hurting myself. I’m fine. Don’t worry’. And Cain takes his word for it, because he respects Aaron in that headstrong way. He takes his word for it. And that’s when Aaron realises that he needs to do this in a more secret environment. And that’s when you start to see him do more on his own, when he’s alone, which is the time when people are going to self harm, because of embarrassment and confusion.

So it’s set to get worse?

Yes, I think it will. I know it will. It’ll get quite bad for him and it’ll get to a situation where he’ll put himself at risk. I know it’s quite daunting, people I meet in the street say that he’s got a dark past. He has, but I’ve got friends who are similar to Aaron in a way, in that they’ve got bad pasts and it follows them through their lives and they can’t forgive themselves.

And that’s what this is – he’s gutted about everything that’s happened. Bad news and bad karma seems to follow him everywhere. You’ll find out a lot more about who Aaron is as a person from Gordon’s arrival.

Has playing the role changed your perceptions about people who self harm and have you had feedback from those who do self harm?

Yes, a lot of people get in touch via Twitter. And we always tell them to go to ITV services. We’re playing it out, we shouldn’t be seen as agony aunts who are giving advice. It’s our opinion – we’re playing it how we think it should be played. But certainly, originally, when we did the research with the charity called Self Harm UK, there was a lady there who was the founder of it, she’s now married with two beautiful children.

She’s very much the positive way of how you can come out of things. I can completely understand and feel sorry for those who feel that it’s necessary – there was one particular girl who got in touch with me on Twitter – she actually got help through ITV Services, which was amazing of them to do. They gave her counselling. It shows that the show is giving some sort of a message to people and that they feel they need to get in touch with us. But we can only direct them in the way.

You must be really proud though to have even helped just that one girl?

Absolutely. And it’s the same with the gay self-loathing storyline all of those years ago when Aaron was coming out to Paddy – people to this day say that it helped put them on the path to coming out. I am very proud of it and it’s a testament to the show. To the storyliners and the writers – they don’t get the accolades, when they really should. They’re the ones who are doing the endless hours of research. We just come in and get told what to play, so as a show it’s great to see people taking advice on board.

As Chas remains oblivious to her son’s torment, she is soon considering taking things to the next level with Gordon. But when she realises what it is doing to Aaron to have his dad around, will she knock it on the head?

Or is she already in too deep?

Opinion Poll "Should Chas turn her back on Gordon?"

YES - For Aaron's sake 90%
NO - Give him a chance 10%

Read more at:
http://metro.co.uk/2015/12/23/emmerdale-spoilers-aaron-livesy-resorts-to-self-harming-as-chas-dingle-reunites-with-gordon-5552330/

Serena Williams

28-12-2015, 06:10

No wonder Emmerdale ratings are in the toilet they keep on REPEATING the same old storylines with Aaron. How many times does Aaron have to self harm? Can Aaron smile? Can Aaron ever be happy? Or is ITV okay with the homophobic tragic gay male character BS. I understand soaps is television but I do not agree with the homophobic writing of the Aaron character. On Hollyoaks, the gays there got serious problems but none of them are as miserable as Aaron. Geesh that's boring. Well the good news is the new producer is from Hollyoaks who has experience working with gay male characters. This new producer needs to queer up Emmerdale ASAP! He needs to stop making Aaron a boring drip and give the character some life and some spunk. I wonder when the new storylines with the new producer will start?

binky321

28-12-2015, 11:14

I don't agree the writing is homophobic the character of Aaron is troubled and has his long standing issues the thing I liked about how they did Aaron's coming out story in 2009/10 was they showed Aaron to be true to his character and didn't feel the need to change him (sex him up etc) just because he's now gay it showed him to be a real regular person true to his original character the show got real praise for not being stereotypical with him him and the story.

Aaron as a character seems to suffer depression or something along those lines & they are doing a storyline now with Gordon to address why he is like that & we are going to learn about Aaron's past & childhood.

Aaron's self harming is being done quite realistically because suffers of self harm usually battle with it for years & most of their life time but it doesn't just go away overnight the frustrating thing about it for me is they & certainly this year bring it up as a plot device without any decent follow up (such as when Aaron was doing punishing running following Katie's death then he suddenly stopped due to injuring himself yes but without either treatment or explanation - his issues just went away because they wanted to move on storyline wise) I hope this time they give the attention it deserves by getting him support & proper treatment.

The new producer will have his own ideas but he's not going to turn Emmerdale into Hollyoaks even if he worked there previously - Emmerdale has a different format & it's likely he'll stay true to that I doubt he'll radically change the show.

The writing is done months in advance the new producers influence will likely be shown on screen Easter time at the earliest I would think.

sarah c

28-12-2015, 11:55

Telly Watcher

29-12-2015, 10:50

Spoilers tell that Aaron has a dark secret from his past involving his father Gordon, the details of which will be revealed during January 2016.

Recent Emmerdale episodes have already shown a build-up of tension between father and son, after Gordon appeared in Emmerdale on 22nd December 2015 after completing recent hospital treatment for Hodgkin's Lymphoma cancer. This type of cancer is usually very treatable (90-95% of patients survive for at least 5 years after initial diagnosis).

Gordon says he has come to make amends for the past and has already had close talks with Chas and offered to give Aaron enough money to buy Diane's half-share of The Woolpack. Gordon received the money from medical insurance cover for his recent illness. Aaron has, so far, refused to accept Gordon's gift, however.

Spoilers tell that Chas and Gordon are shortly to become romantically involved during January 2016 but it is not yet clear how big a role Gordon will play in Emmerdale or for how long he will be there.

Danny Miller recently gave an interview for Metro (23/12/15) in which he talked about Aaron's latest self-harming storyline as a release for inner torment and anger made worse by Gordon reappearing in his life in Emmerdale. The basis for everything includes being a tearaway boy with an unsupportive father and a gay self-loathing going back years ago.

Danny said "He’s [Gordon] creating more problems, perhaps not intentionally, but certainly more problems for Aaron. His presence is enough." He added, "This whole self harming thing is always interesting when it comes up – interesting for me to play and to learn more about that world. I didn’t have any knowledge of it – the research we did was always that he’s not doing it to hurt himself, he’s releasing pain and anger. It would be very easy for him to beat someone up and keep beating them up, but eventually he’s going to end up in prison and he knows that. He’s not that kind of person anymore, so he takes the anger out on himself and when he cuts himself, it’s not like he’s doing it to hurt himself, he’s doing it to take the adrenaline out of his body and relax. It’s when things are really bad and he can’t deal with it. He wants to use his fists, but he doesn’t hit people, he hits things. Even punching walls out of frustration is a form of self harm. I think it’s down to Gordon being back, everything that’s happened to Chas and the fact that he’s come out of prison to find what Chas has done to Diane – it’s all too much for him. The best way, he thinks, of dealing with it, is to do something that’s so familiar to him."

By Duncan Lindsay, Metro.co.uk
23 Dec 2015
http://metro.co.uk/2015/12/23/emmerdale-spoilers-aaron-livesy-resorts-to-self-harming-as-chas-dingle-reunites-with-gordon-5552330/

Earlier today, The Sun published a very interesting news article about a real-life case about a tearaway boy who now (at 21yo) openly explains his behaviour as resulting from his realisation that he was gay from a young age and how he had to deny this until he was eventually found out when he was 16yo. His father then reacted badly to the news and disowned him as his son. But it was his friends who accepted him, some of whom were thugs and gangs. Now at 21yo, he has a positive view for his future as a law-abiding person.

This is the type of storyline which I think Aaron is going to have in Emmerdale from January 2016 to explain his self-harming, personality and life course as a result of realising at a young age that he was gay and how he wasn't supported and loved by his father. I suspect that Gordon's lack of support and understanding of Aaron over this issue in 2008 is at least one reason why, soon after, Sandra took herself and her daughter away from Gordon after Aaron was made to leave Gordon's home in 2008. However, upcoming Emmerdale episodes and new spoilers will be needed for further details on this.

Here is the news article from The Sun (29/12/15):

I turned into an ‘Asbro’ to hide the agony of being gay
Danny Oakley’s bid to start new life after counselling

They were dubbed the “demon children” and “Asbros” after racking up more than 40 arrests and a criminal record by the age of 12.

After three years of starting fires, throwing stones, breaking fences and racially abusing neighbours, Danny and Ricky Oakley became Britain’s youngest recipients of anti-social behaviour orders.

But eldest brother Danny says it was not an Asbo he needed, just a loving family — and he thinks a secret added to his torment.

The 21-year-old believes that hiding his homosexuality was one of the main triggers for him wreaking havoc in his neighbourhood of Wolverhampton.

It is something he now deeply regrets.

Danny says: “I knew I was gay but didn’t want to be. I was a criminal and didn’t want to be.

“By the age of ten, I regularly smoked cannabis to blank out the sadness. It was a coping mechanism but I’ve given that up now.

“I don’t drink, either. The new me is sober, clean and on the right side of the law.

“I wish I could go back to our neighbours — everyone who was scared of us, everyone we hurt or whose property we damaged — and tell them I’m so sorry.

“What we did still haunts me to this day. I had a lot going on at home and I took it out on the streets. I have no happy memories of my childhood, at all.

“Being gay wasn’t something I could share with my brother Ricky, who is currently behind bars, so I kept it to myself.

“Dad would have hated me if he knew, so at 14 I tried to kill myself because the secret was torture. When you’re a thug on a council estate, being gay isn’t an option. I was living a lie.”

Danny adds: “At 16, an uncle caught me hooking up with a lad and frogmarched me to my dad.

“Dad was ashamed of me. He told me I was a poof and a queer. It was no wonder I’d kept it secret — as the day he found out, he said I was no longer his son.

“It was in my friends that I found acceptance some years later, when I had come to terms with losing my family.

“My new mates don’t judge me for being gay. To them, it’s just part of who I am. I disappoint my dad but I make my friends proud.

“I still struggle to fully accept I’m gay because, in my mind, I hear Dad’s voice, telling me I am a worthless *********, that society hates me.

“I’m slowly realising that if I accept who I am, then I can be who I want to be.”

Currently unemployed, Danny recalls how life on the council estate where he grew up was bleak.

The out-of-control boys were badly burned in 2006 when a can of foam chucked on a bonfire exploded — earning them their “Asbro” tag.

He says: “My mum had a drinking problem and she left when we were about seven. My dad met someone else and it was our stepmum who took us to school, while Dad slept.

“And when we got home from school, Dad was already in the pub.”

Danny adds: “Dad never praised us, never took us fishing or whatever other dads do with their sons.

“If we were naughty, at least we got some attention from him, even if it was just him lashing out.”

Ricky, now 19, revelled in his notoriety as a troublemaker, often reoffending within hours of getting an anti-social behaviour order.

He has already been in prison seven times, and he is currently behind bars again.

With three meals a day and a warm bed, he has admitted jail time gives him more comfort than he ever experienced at home.

Danny, who has not completely lost touch with his brother, also seemed destined for a life of crime. But he was determined to start afresh.

He says: “I left home at 15. I didn’t know much but I knew living at home wasn’t helping.

“I went to Walsall College and did a level-1 GNVQ in business studies. I disassociated myself from the thugs and gangs I’d spent my youth with and made some great new friends.

“It’s with the support of these new friends that I have managed to create a new life for myself. They’re all the family I’ve got and all the family I need.

“Many of them ring me every day just to see how I am. I’ve never had that kind of affection before. It melts my heart knowing people care about me. In the past, people spat at us on the street, and would tell us we were the devil’s children.

“We were called the Brothers Grimm and demons from hell.

“Ricky saw our reputation as a badge of honour but I just wanted a hug from my dad. But it never came. In hindsight, we’d have been better off in care.”

After missing a probation session for burglary in April 2014, Danny was sent to prison for four weeks. That spell behind bars was a real eye-opener.

He says: “Meeting prisoners, some who had been there a lifetime, made me more certain than ever that I had to make a good life for myself.”

With hope on the horizon, Danny has set himself some resolutions for 2016.

He says: “Next year is going to be my year. I’m going to get a job, volunteer with a charity and get my own place to live. I’m building a life for myself out of some pretty bare bones, but I’m excited about what the future can bring.”

With counselling, Danny believes he has realised some home truths.

He says: “I don’t shift the blame for what I was like as a kid entirely on to my dad.

“I was naughty because I craved attention, but at some point you have to take responsibility for your own actions.

“I made mistakes but was crying out for help and support. I had no parental guidance. No one ever told me they loved me.

“But I’ve found love in each one of my friendships and will turn all my negative experiences into positive ones.

“I don’t want to be known as the Asbro kid any more. I’m sorry for what I did and am ready to be a better man.

“I want to be known as Danny, the guy who turned his life around and the guy who helped other kids turn theirs around.”

By Jennifer Tippett & Kim Willis, The Sun
29 Dec 2015
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/woman/real_life/6826455/I-turned-into-an-Asbro-to-hide-the-agony-of-being-gay.html

Some YouTube videos of Aaron in 2008 (12 parts) and some from 2010 are available at
Home of Aaron's Story
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9PO_yXgq5u5d7z8XS5Xpag
Beginning with
Aaron's Story 2008 part 01 (11-28-2008)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eeGJYv8kE8

Rear window

29-12-2015, 12:07

No wonder Emmerdale ratings are in the toilet they keep on REPEATING the same old storylines with Aaron. How many times does Aaron have to self harm? Can Aaron smile? Can Aaron ever be happy?

Well maybe after lots of help and support. And I mean lots.
I don't watch it often enough to know what help he's been given but to show how hard it is means it's drawn out and probably not very lighthearted which maybe soaps should be.

Serena Williams

29-12-2015, 13:01

Serena Williams

29-12-2015, 13:01

Well maybe after lots of help and support. And I mean lots.
I don't watch it often enough to know what help he's been given but to show how hard it is means it's drawn out and probably not very lighthearted which maybe soaps should be.

A major problem.with this storyline about Aaron dad is age the show seems determined to treat Aaron like a baby yet I believe Aaron is older than 21 at this point. If this storyline was five years ago when Aaron came out it would make sense. But now it does not. It is just a recycled storyline from 2008 making Aaron the stereotypical tragic gay victim incredibly homophobic BUT not surprising of Emmerdale. I doubt any gay people are on that writing staff. The stereotyping has to stop. I think Aaron is 23 or 24 they cannot keep on saying he is 22. The writers seem determined to treat an adult gay man like a boy. I would like there to be consequences for Aaron actions. I also think Chas needs to cut the apron strings she cannot keep on babying Aaron. Aaron says he is a man YET he does not act like a man. Finn and Adam are a lot more independent than Aaron. If this storyline does not make Aaron independent then it is a waste. The writers seem determined to continue the homophobia I have never seen a more tragic gay male character than Aaron on television.

sarah c

29-12-2015, 13:28

A major problem.with this storyline about Aaron dad is age the show seems determined to treat Aaron like a baby yet I believe Aaron is older than 21 at this point. If this storyline was five years ago when Aaron came out it would make sense. But now it does not. It is just a recycled storyline from 2008 making Aaron the stereotypical tragic gay victim incredibly homophobic BUT not surprising of Emmerdale. I doubt any gay people are on that writing staff. The stereotyping has to stop. I think Aaron is 23 or 24 they cannot keep on saying he is 22. The writers seem determined to treat an adult gay man like a boy. I would like there to be consequences for Aaron actions. I also think Chas needs to cut the apron strings she cannot keep on babying Aaron. Aaron says he is a man YET he does not act like a man. Finn and Adam are a lot more independent than Aaron. If this storyline does not make Aaron independent then it is a waste. The writers seem determined to continue the homophobia I have never seen a more tragic gay male character than Aaron on television.

I just feel you are stereotyping and saying all gay men, or all men are the same??

the point of Aaron is his repressive nature and the fact he cant 'grow up' emotionally. It happens, and for Aaron it is why he struggled so much to deal with accepting he was gay - he nearly beat Paddy to death for mentioning it? - just as Lawrence keeps his true feelings boxed up due to the era he grew up in, Aaron keeps his enclosed because of his background, the expectations he grew up with (be a mans man!!)

lizann

31-12-2015, 19:01

could his father have abused him

Serena Williams

01-01-2016, 01:09

Serena Williams

01-01-2016, 01:09

I just feel you are stereotyping and saying all gay men, or all men are the same??

the point of Aaron is his repressive nature and the fact he cant 'grow up' emotionally. It happens, and for Aaron it is why he struggled so much to deal with accepting he was gay - he nearly beat Paddy to death for mentioning it? - just as Lawrence keeps his true feelings boxed up due to the era he grew up in, Aaron keeps his enclosed because of his background, the expectations he grew up with (be a mans man!!)

No all gay men are not the same but the media have a tendency to feminize gay men. Aaron a gay man in his 20s is being reduced to a big baby who needs his mommy. I do not see the straight male characters around his age acting like the baby like him. The show engenders homophobic stereotypes of the tragic depressed gay man. Hollyoaks does a better job with their gays. The good news is Kate Oates is out and the former producer from Hollyoaks is in. I sincerely hope the new producer of Emmerdale is gay. Straight people just can't seem to get a gay storyline right on this show. Aaron self harming is what a crying teenage girl would do. Females tend to self harm a lot more than males. Emmerdale is repeating the same storyline from 2008 when Aaron first appeared on the show. The show is turning an adult gay man into a crying teenager who is so dependent and needs his mother and father. INSTEAD, of allowing Aaron to actually grow up, since he is in his 20s and not relay on his nagging mother and his drippy father.

sarah c

01-01-2016, 11:52

No all gay men are not the same but the media have a tendency to feminize gay men. Aaron self harming is what a crying teenage girl would do. Females tend to self harm a lot more than males. Emmerdale is repeating the same storyline from 2008 when Aaron first appeared on the show. The show is turning an adult gay man into a crying teenager who is so dependent and needs his mother and father. INSTEAD, of allowing Aaron to actually grow up, since he is in his 20s and not relay on his nagging mother and his drippy father.

I am nearly 50? a Dr. and I self harm....?

does that make me a crying teenage girl?

livden

01-01-2016, 21:30

No all gay men are not the same but the media have a tendency to feminize gay men. Aaron a gay man in his 20s is being reduced to a big baby who needs his mommy. I do not see the straight male characters around his age acting like the baby like him. The show engenders homophobic stereotypes of the tragic depressed gay man. Hollyoaks does a better job with their gays. The good news is Kate Oates is out and the former producer from Hollyoaks is in. I sincerely hope the new producer of Emmerdale is gay. Straight people just can't seem to get a gay storyline right on this show. Aaron self harming is what a crying teenage girl would do. Females tend to self harm a lot more than males. Emmerdale is repeating the same storyline from 2008 when Aaron first appeared on the show. The show is turning an adult gay man into a crying teenager who is so dependent and needs his mother and father. INSTEAD, of allowing Aaron to actually grow up, since he is in his 20s and not relay on his nagging mother and his drippy father.

PREACH! You know what.. Robert might be a nasty piece of work, but he was right about nearly everything he said to Aaron, that whenever something goes wrong he goes running to mommy and daddy, he always needs their approval. He's 24 years old yet he STILL lives with his mom?! How about the writers finally give him some independence for once? Let him grow up and stop acting like a teenager.

maidmarian

01-01-2016, 23:20

PREACH! You know what.. Robert might be a nasty piece of work, but he was right about nearly everything he said to Aaron, that whenever something goes wrong he goes running to mommy and daddy, he always needs their approval. He's 24 years old yet he STILL lives with his mom?! How about the writers finally give him some independence for once? Let him grow up and stop acting like a teenager.

Part of its the fact he is a Dingle not that he
is gay.!
Dont take responsibilty/adhere to family
code-dont think for yourself etc.
Leave all the childcare to someone else!
Dont work when you can thie
Thats why I think the Lisa / Zak shake up
might be a good thing"She wouldnt be as she
is- if was born a Dingle and wouldn't
have to carry the a lot of them.

I believe in helping your family etc but
not to.the extent of remaining a child
mentally!..Aaron.does need to grow up-
theyve left him floundering and he had
the possibillity of being an interesting
character??!

Serena Williams

02-01-2016, 03:45

Part of its the fact he is a Dingle not that he
is gay.!
Dont take responsibilty/adhere to family
code-dont think for yourself etc.
Leave all the childcare to someone else!
Dont work when you can thie
Thats why I think the Lisa / Zak shake up
might be a good thing"She wouldnt be as she
is- if was born a Dingle and wouldn't
have to carry the a lot of them.

I believe in helping your family etc but
not to.the extent of remaining a child
mentally!..Aaron.does need to grow up-
theyve left him floundering and he had
the possibillity of being an interesting
character??!

Even though Aaron is Dingle does not mean he has to be a big baby. Aaron is far too old to allow the writers to allow Chas to continue smothering him. Aaron needs to grow up the writers better not say Aaron is 22 either the character is at least 24 or 25 at this point. It is just bad writing in to feminize a gay male character this way.

Serena Williams

02-01-2016, 03:45

maidmarian

02-01-2016, 05:28

Even though Aaron is Dingle does not mean he has to be a big baby. Aaron is far too old to allow the writers to allow Chas to continue smothering him. Aaron needs to grow up the writers better not say Aaron is 22 either the character is at least 24 or 25 at this point. It is just bad writing in to feminize a gay male character this way.

Being a Dingle shouldnt automatically
mean Aaron is a big baby( which is a bit
harsh-imo) but in practice a lot of them
are infantilised at ages older than his-
regardless of sexuality.

This infantalising ( rather than feminising)
happens when parents instead of "helping"
when there is a crisis- control their children
way past the age when they should encourage
their adult children to be responsible.
Its a form.of control. The "Dingle" way!!

When the family was written into ED - there
were less of them - Zak was married to Nellie
and it was a new scenario. Over time a lot
of them have become Caricatures!!

Dazzle

02-01-2016, 10:13

Aaron self harming is what a crying teenage girl would do. Females tend to self harm a lot more than males.

That's very belittling and insulting to self-harmers, who can be anyone from any walk of life (as our brave forum member sarah c proves above).

A quote from Self Harm UK:

Society holds this image of self-harm just affecting vulnerable young teenage girls, but that couldn't be further from the truth. We've said it already and we'll say it again.... self-harm can affect everyone and anyone - and that means boys too. And men for that matter.

https://www.selfharm.co.uk/get/myths/only_girls_do_it

Serena Williams

03-01-2016, 06:11

That's very belittling and insulting to self-harmers, who can be anyone from any walk of life (as our brave forum member sarah c proves above).

A quote from Self Harm UK:

https://www.selfharm.co.uk/get/myths/only_girls_do_it (\"https://www.selfharm.co.uk/get/myths/only_girls_do_it\")

But the show is femining Aaron sure there might be a few men who self harm but why does the gay man have to do it? I doubt the writers would make Ross or Pete self harm. It is just an excuse for the writers to emasculate Aaron just like they are doing right now.

Serena Williams

03-01-2016, 06:11

That's very belittling and insulting to self-harmers, who can be anyone from any walk of life (as our brave forum member sarah c proves above).

A quote from Self Harm UK:

https://www.selfharm.co.uk/get/myths/only_girls_do_it (\\"https://www.selfharm.co.uk/get/myths/only_girls_do_it\\")

But the show is feminizng Aaron sure there might be a few men who self harm but why does the gay man have to do it? It is homophobic for the show to make Aaron less than a man. I doubt the writers would make Ross or Pete self harm or be crying all the time. It is just an excuse for the writers to emasculate Aaron just like they are doing right now.

lizann

04-01-2016, 23:01

gordon did more than beat him do think abuse

Telly Watcher

26-01-2016, 00:44

Emmerdale's Aaron Livesy has one of the most difficult conversations of his life next week, as he bravely tells his mum Chas about how he was sexually abused as a child.

Aaron was raped by his evil father Gordon when he was younger, with the first attack taking place when he was 8 years old. So far he's only ever confided in his on-off lover Robert Sugden (Ryan Hawley) about the disturbing secret.

Next week's emotional Emmerdale episodes start off with fresh heartbreak for Aaron, as Chas (Lucy Pargeter) angrily kicks him out of The Woolpack - lashing out as she blames him for the breakdown of her relationship with Gordon.

With Aaron distraught but still unwilling to speak out, Robert secretly steps in by hinting to Chas that her son desperately needs her support right now.

Intrigued, Chas decides to spend some quality time with Aaron, arranging a trip to the seaside where she took him when she was younger.

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Chas and Aaron spend the day together at the seaside

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Chas and Aaron spend the day together at the seaside

Chas is delighted when she manages to put a smile back on Aaron's face, but the memories become too difficult for him as they reminisce. This prompts him to finally tell Chas the devastating truth once they're back home in the village.

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Aaron refuses to talk to Chas about his memories until after they return home from the seaside

Chas's whole world falls apart as Aaron reveals how his dad raped him, but he's still adamant that he doesn't want anyone else to know and can't face talking to the police about it.

Danny Miller, who plays Aaron, revealed: "It's the fact that Chas has threatened to kick Aaron out that makes him tell the truth. It's like he's gone back to his childhood and Chas is picking Aaron's dad over him. It's too much of a bad memory for him.

"Aaron worries that Chas won't believe him and will just think that he's trying to split her and Gordon up. But when they have such a nice day at the seaside, he realises that he has to tell her, especially now that he's confided in Robert.

"It's also a protective move, as he doesn't fully trust that his mum is safe with Gordon. He wants to make sure that she knows who she's dealing with."

Revealing how Chas reacts, Miller continued: "It's utter shock. If she hadn't seen how distraught Aaron was, she probably wouldn't have believed him. She trusted Gordon completely, but he's betrayed that trust.

"Chas knows Aaron is not a liar and he's loyal to his family, so she knows that he's telling the truth. Her immediate reaction is to put her arms around Aaron, tell him not to worry and that it won't happen again. That's where the utter relief comes from for Aaron."

Miller and his on-screen mum Lucy Pargeter chose not to rehearse the emotional scenes, wanting their reactions to seem raw and realistic in the moment.

"Lucy said she'd rather just hear it from me in the scene and that would allow for a natural reaction," Miller explained. "We only really had one go at it. It's such a big scene, so over-rehearsing it would have taken away from the raw emotion and drama that Chas and Aaron need to play out.

"To be honest, it was one of my favourite days at Emmerdale since I've been there - from both my first and second stint. Lucy was amazing, as she always is, and I appreciated her help with the scene."

Emmerdale teamed up with the NSPCC while devising Aaron's storyline, while Miller also carried out extensive research of his own.

The plot will still have a way to go even after Aaron confides in Chas, who quickly confronts Gordon with what she now knows.

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Chas confronts Gordon

Miller added: "I'm hoping the audience accept the storyline for what it is. It's not a way of creating more drama or just wanting to see Aaron go through more things. It's a new beginning for him, as he's revealed the reason why he is so angry. I don't know what they're planning for him now, but maybe he will be a bit more tamer now that he's got support. He might find it easier to talk things through.

"I also hope people understand that soaps are very important these days for raising awareness of issues such as this. We're doing it because it's a storyline that makes sense for why Aaron is the way he is, but it's also a good way to raise awareness of sexual assault."

Emmerdale will air Aaron and Chas's emotional heart-to-heart on Wednesday, February 3 at 7pm on ITV.

Read more at:
http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/news/a781194/emmerdale-spoilers-chas-dingle-will-be-left-devastated-as-aaron-reveals-the-truth-about-gordon/

Telly Watcher

27-01-2016, 23:41

He's always been one of the standout stars of the soap world, but Emmerdale fans were treated to another unforgettable performance from Danny Miller last week. In highly emotional scenes, the actor's troubled character Aaron Livesy confided in his on-off lover Robert Sugden - revealing that he was sexually abused by his father Gordon from the age of 8.

Aaron's disturbing revelation was the beginning of a long-running storyline for the show, which steps up a gear next week when he also shares the devastating secret with his mum Chas. During a break from filming this week, Danny took time out to speak to Digital Spy about exploring the difficult story - and where it's heading next.

What kind of a reaction have you seen to Aaron's recent revelation?

"Considering the nature of the storyline, the feedback has just been amazing. We're quite overwhelmed. We understood that it might hit people quite hard, but I don't think we expected such a positive reaction to us making people aware about sexual abuse in society.

"A couple of people have been in touch who are survivors of rape themselves. They've commended the story and the performances, as well as the writing and directing. So if we're helping people to speak out, or even just inspiring people to get in touch to praise the story, I think we're doing the right job."

How did you prepare for the storyline?

"I've done research with the NSPCC. Emmerdale have been working with them on the storyline and they've just been fantastic. They've provided us with lots of information, so we've been able to get a full grasp of how complex and horrible these stories are.

"I can't say too much as it has to stay confidential, but I've also spoken to real-life survivors who have helped me a lot. They've spoken to me about how they were struggling to speak out, and how they were worried they'd be judged by admitting what happened.

"Aaron's experience is just one story - there are so many stories out there that are so similar but different in other ways. But I think we're playing a story that means something to Aaron but also to everyday society."

When did you first hear the story was coming up?

"It started off from a conversation between myself and [Emmerdale's former producer] Kate Oates, which was a while ago now. Aaron had come out as gay all those years ago, but he was still very troubled and I think we needed something more to explain why he has so many problems.

"Lots of stories of historic abuse had come out in the media, so we also felt that we needed to bring something topical into the show. Kate said it was feasible that something did happen with Aaron when he was younger, so the writers and storyliners took the idea and brainstormed it together.

"When I found out that it was definitely coming up, I was excited but also quite nervous. For them to choose me to run such a big story with is just overwhelming - and they've really trusted me to crack on with it."

How far will the story go? Could there be a court case at some point?

"I don't know what the long-term plans are yet, but I know that the writers have mapped out where the story arc is going. The just outcome would be that Gordon is found guilty and sent to prison. That's only my opinion, but I think it's important that soaps show the correct way that a legal system should deal with these things. But there are plenty more twists and turns to come, so I don't know at the moment."

Gary Mavers, who plays Gordon, is playing such a difficult role. Have you enjoyed working with him?

"Gary is an absolute gent. He's a fantastic actor and great to work with. I just hope people see that he's only playing a part! I'd love him to stay in the show for as long as possible, but it's in the hands of the guys upstairs.

"I just hope people will keep watching to see how it all plays out, because it's got the potential to be a really memorable Emmerdale storyline."

Robert has been supporting Aaron really well. Could this bring them back together?

"I hope so! I love working with Ryan [Hawley, who plays Robert]. We enjoy doing our scenes and there's no doubt that Robert and Aaron have got a connection there. I'd like to think that me and Ryan have some chemistry on screen as well.

"I thought Ryan was fantastic in last week's scenes, as he always is. I think he had a really tough job, because he didn't have a lot to say when Aaron revealed his secret. He just had to sit and listen, but he made it all the more heartbreaking for Aaron and for the audience.

"But Aaron's life, regardless of what's happened, is never straightforward. He doesn't deal well with public pressure or get involved in touchy-feely stuff in public. If Aaron and Robert did get together, it'd be quite interesting to see how it all pans out. We live in hope - but we never know!"

Have you had a chance to meet Emmerdale's new producer Iain MacLeod yet?

"I met him briefly on Monday. There's a new character who's come into the show, who I'm probably not allowed to speak much about, so I won't! But I was having some rehearsals with this new character and I briefly met Iain too. He's fantastic, enthusiastic and he's excited to be working on the show. Emmerdale's in a great place at the moment, but it's also nice to have a fresh pair of hands come in and see what they can bring to it.

"Kate Brooks has also taken over as the new assistant producer and she's fantastic too. She's very open to suggestions and she's very enthusiastic with her opinions on what should happen to each character. It's all character-driven and I think that's what makes a good show, so I'm excited to see their storylines start to come in."

We have to ask on behalf of the 'Robron' fans - will Ryan ever join Twitter?!

"I've asked him about it, but Ryan's very private - he just likes to come in and get his work done. He's just not open to that social media world, which some people aren't. There are other cast members in the show who also just don't bother with it.

"I think it's quite commendable for Ryan to come in and do that, because he just wants to keep that part of his life separate. I respect him for that. I do keep jokingly trying to convince him for the fans, so I'll work at it. But I can't guarantee anything!"

By Daniel Kilkelly, Digital Spy
http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/interviews/a781450/emmerdale-star-danny-miller-on-aarons-abuse-plot-his-new-boss-and-whether-robron-will-reunite/

Telly Watcher

28-01-2016, 23:44

It was one of those rare TV moments that make you shudder with unease - troubled Aaron Livesy finally revealing the kernel of his pain: the fact that he’d been raped at the age of eight by his own father Gordon.

The salient point of Aaron being so young was difficult to comprehend. No doubt I wasn’t alone among Emmerdale fans in being haunted last Thursday as Aaron recounted his trauma to Robert Sugden. And it turns out that actor Danny Miller was similarly affected by what he had to perform.

“Usually, I’m good at shutting the studio door and letting it go, but this one took me a while,” he says. “When I read the script, I did want to ring up and ask whether we were allowed to go into so much detail at that time of night. Obviously, everything had been cleared. But I did struggle with it.”

The warning signs of something dark in Aaron’s past were there for those that chose to look. After all, he’s always been the dictionary definition of a troubled soul. But the realisation that his childhood had been robbed in a stark moment of sexual brutality came as a genuine shock to viewers. So was it as tough to act as it was to watch?

“It felt raw,” he admits. “And you do add your own personal touch to it. So it took me back to when I was eight and the fact that my own dad was a man who’d always look after me and take me to the football. So it was difficult to play someone who’d had that trust broken. Aaron’s dad suddenly became a predator. He was no longer a father figure. You have to feel the emotion to get it right, even though you don’t want to think in that way.”

Telling the story responsibly is something that’s obviously important to the 25-year-old star. He talks of research undertaken with the NSPCC and the “overwhelming” reaction on social media from viewers who’ve experienced similar violence.

And those who want to know how the story progresses will be heartened to know that Aaron does pluck up the courage to open up to mum Chas in scenes to be shown next week, although he will opt – at least initially – to not involve the police. But with soaps existing in a very moral universe, it can surely only be a matter of time before Gordon gets his comeuppance?

“I think justice will be done,” Miller confirms. “But first, there has to be an admission from Gordon. Because, otherwise, it would be difficult to prove. I don’t know exactly what’s planned, but I’m sure the story team will do a fantastic job of rounding it off. The only downside is that I’ve become very close to Gary Mavers, who plays Gordon, so that would be a shame. There’s no good way out of this for him if Gordon admits to what he did. But it’s been brave of Gary to tell the story from Gordon’s point of view.”

As for what’s ahead for Aaron, I’m relieved to write that a rare sight could be on the horizon in the aftermath of this latest horror. His life so far has certainly been punctuated by misery (think self-harming, jail and the right-to-die demise of love interest Jackson), but Aaron may actually end up eventually smiling.

“Now that everything’s out in the open, I hope to see some happier times,” says a relieved-sounding Miller. “Maybe he’ll get a spring in his step. This is Aaron we’re talking about though, so you can’t change him too much. But I’m sure something will come along to help him enjoy life."

And might this involve a future with Robert, the on-off lover whose relationship with Aaron was the talk of Twitter? “I’d definitely like to see them together after all these months of them sneaking around behind people’s backs. Hopefully, they’ll have a life together. Robert needs to say that he’s gay and give Aaron a guarantee that he wants to be with him. But I want them to find peace and have some happiness.”

Having been at the forefront of Emmerdale’s plotlines since his return in 2014, I wonder also whether Miller is happy to keep playing Aaron. He did, of course, take a break at one stage to pursue roles in such dramas as Scott & Bailey and Jamaica Inn. So does his own future now lie with the ITV soap? Again, it’s good news:

“I’d like to think so. Our new producer has just come in [Iain MacLeod has taken over from Kate Oates] and his team may decide that there’s a story to be had in Aaron leaving the village or dying. So it’s in their hands. But, as an actor, I’m happy where I am.

“You never know what’s round the corner. But if I had my way, I’d be here as long as they wanted me."

By David Brown, Radio Times
http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2016-01-28/danny-miller-on-emmerdales-sex-abuse-storyline---aaron-will-get-justice

Telly Watcher

04-02-2016, 00:23

We're more than used to Emmerdale favourite Danny Miller delivering standout performances on the show - but Wednesday's episode may have featured his best one yet.

Highly emotional scenes on the ITV soap saw Miller's troubled character Aaron Livesy break down in front of his mum Chas Dingle, revealing that he was raped by his father Gordon as a child.

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Aaron breaks down in front of Chas

Aaron decided to be honest with Chas after she took him on a trip to the seaside and urged him to tell her if anything was bothering him. She'd just been tipped off by Aaron's on-off lover Robert Sugden that something was badly wrong.

Although he was initially reluctant to confide in his mum, Aaron eventually revealed the truth once they'd returned home from their day out.

Chas was shocked by the revelation, but immediately believed her son was telling the truth and promised him that she'd make everything right.

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Aaron breaks down in front of Chas

Thursday's Emmerdale double bill will see Chas angrily confront Gordon with what she now knows, prompting him to return to his manipulative ways as he denies any wrongdoing.

Next week, Aaron will also make the brave decision to report Gordon to the police. However, as Aaron's uncle Cain has already taken some drastic revenge against the villain by this point, it provides him with one card still left to play - threatening to press charges against Cain unless Aaron withdraws his accusations.

By Daniel Kilkelly, Digital Spy
Read more and see video replays at:
http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/news/a782268/danny-millers-best-performance-yet-emmerdales-aaron-reveals-his-tragic-secret-to-chas/

lizann

04-02-2016, 00:36

amazing performance by danny

Perdita

05-02-2016, 10:59

Danny Miller was on This Morning, he said that the story will run responsibly and eventually there will be happier times for him :D

binky321

05-02-2016, 12:31

Looking forward to meeting Aaron's little sister when she comes into it

Telly Watcher

06-02-2016, 04:47

Danny Miller appeared on ITV's This Morning show on Friday 5th February 2016 to describe his character Aaron Livesy's abuse storyline and the efforts made by the writers to get it exactly right.

ITV's This Morning video (6m 1s) at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkLEDUZgkNY

Perdita

08-02-2016, 14:42

Emmerdale defended by Ofcom following complaints over Aaron Livesy's sex abuse storyline
Emmerdale is in the clear with Ofcom following complaints over Aaron Livesy's child sex abuse storyline.
The ITV soap has been airing powerful and heartbreaking scenes over the past few weeks, with the revelation that Aaron was raped by his evil father Gordon when he was a child.
While Emmerdale has been widely praised for its sensitive portrayal of the storyline, Ofcom received 18 complaints over the emotional scenes broadcast in a double bill on Thursday, January 21.
The episodes in question saw Aaron break down as he revealed his secret for the first time. He told his on-off lover Robert Sugden that Gordon raped him when he was 8 years old, before using the sex abuse as a twisted tactic to control his behaviour throughout his childhood.
Speaking to Digital Spy today (February 8), Ofcom confirmed that the complaints were dismissed as they didn't raise issues warranting an official investigation.
An Ofcom spokesperson told us: "We received a number of complaints objecting to a scene where a man revealed he was sexually abused as a child.
"We won't be taking the matter forward for investigation. In our view, the scene was carefully handled and appropriately limited. We also took account that Emmerdale has an established history of portraying challenging or distressing social issues."
Since confiding in Robert, Aaron has also shared his devastating secret with his mum Chas, and will report Gordon to the police in tonight's episode.
Danny Miller, who plays Aaron, has received particular acclaim for his performances in the story so far.
Speaking to Digital Spy last month, Miller commented: "Considering the nature of the storyline, the feedback has just been amazing. We're quite overwhelmed.
"We understood that it might hit people quite hard, but I don't think we expected such a positive reaction to us making people aware about sexual abuse in society.
"A couple of people have been in touch who are survivors of rape themselves. They've commended the story and the performances, as well as the writing and directing.
"So if we're helping people to speak out, or even just inspiring people to get in touch to praise the story, I think we're doing the right job."

Perdita

09-02-2016, 07:25

http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/news/a782858/aarons-emmerdale-storyline-is-just-the-beginning-danny-miller-says-as-fans-praise-his-latest-emotional-scenes/

Emmerdale viewers have heaped praise on Danny Miller after Monday night's emotional episode saw his character Aaron Livesy finally report his historic child abuse to the police.

Actor Miller thanked fans for their comments after the episode aired and teased that this is "just the beginning of the journey for that poor lad" Aaron.

Aaron recently revealed that his father Gordon - played by Gary Mavers - repeatedly raped him as a child.

In emotional scenes, Aaron went to the police to report his dad.

http://youtu.be/mpusuEc0n-8

Telly Watcher

16-02-2016, 01:10

Emmerdale fans will be introduced to Aaron Livesy's teenage half-sister Liv Flahery next week.

Young actress Isobel Steele has been cast in the role of Liv, who appears on screen when Aaron tries to gather evidence against his rapist father Gordon.

When Aaron returns to the village next week, he desperately starts trying to track down his stepmother Sandra - knowing that she could be a key witness against evil Gordon.

Continuing his recent show of support, it's Aaron's on-off lover Robert Sugden (Ryan Hawley) who manages to secure Sandra's address. He later insists on coming along for the visit to Sandra too.

Aaron gets nervous when they pull up outside Sandra's house, so he and Robert decide to linger in the local area while he plucks up the courage.

They're soon interrupted by a teenage troublemaker who steals Aaron's wallet, but Aaron can't believe his eyes when they later see the same girl at Sandra's house - it's his sister.

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Robert chases after Liv

Danny Miller, who plays Aaron, revealed: "Nicking his wallet obviously isn't a great start, but you instantly see a bond forming and Liv takes an instant liking to Aaron. She's cheeky and a bit naughty. It's literally a mirror image of what Aaron was like at that age - being cheeky to her mum and lying to her as well!

"Aaron also doesn't tell Sandra that Liv nicked his wallet. He instantly loves her - she's his sister and he just wants to protect her."

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Aaron speaks to Sandra and Liv

Once Liv is out of earshot, Aaron gets his chance to speak to Sandra about the real reason for his visit - but things go very badly when she insists that she can't stand up for him in court.

Aaron immediately starts to suspect that Sandra knew much more about the abuse than he thought, so he pins her up against the wall and demands answers.

Miller continued: "Aaron's feeling paranoid at the moment and he thinks that people are out to get him. He knows that Sandra has changed her surname and she's changed her address, plus she's very nervous and shocked to see him.

"Aaron realises that she knew and she's in denial, because she thinks that she is incriminated in this herself and she could go to prison for knowing the truth. So Aaron gets a bit aggressive. For a second he forgets where he is and he grabs hold of her. Liv sees it and it breaks her heart."

When Sandra later speaks to the police and denies any knowledge of the abuse, a tormented Aaron fears that all hope is lost. However, the police then return and drop the bombshell that a second victim has come forward to give evidence against Gordon.

"Aaron is both gutted and relieved when he hears the news," Miller said. "He's gutted that this has happened to someone else and he didn't say something sooner, because he could have stopped this from happening. But he's also relieved that it's proof of what Gordon is really like.

"Instantly Aaron thinks that the other victim is Liv, but the police can't give away that information. But in the end they can see just how frustrated Aaron is and how scared he is for his sister, so they confirm that it's a male victim."

By Daniel Kilkelly, Digital Spy
http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/news/a783601/emmerdale-is-introducing-aaron-livesys-half-sister-liv-as-part-of-his-child-sex-abuse-plot/

Telly Watcher

17-02-2016, 14:08

Danny Miller [Aaron] gave a recent interview to Inside Soap about his latest storyline involving his father, Gordon Livesy.

Aaron and Robert show up at Sandra's house on Thursday, 25 Feb [Sandra is Aaron's step-mum and Gordon's ex-(?)wife]. But Aaron doesn't tell Sandra that her daughter, Liv, recently stole Aaron's wallet from him during a mugging [scene filmed in Roundhay Park, Leeds].

Danny Miller said:

"Instead, he [Aaron] starts to tell Sandra what's happened to him. But the more he gets into it, the more angry he becomes. Things start to click into place about why she's moved and changed her name, and he realises she must have known what was going on all along.

"He gets more and more frustrated, and then he blows it by grabbing hold of Sandra. It's at this point that Liv walks in and sees what's happening, which breaks Aaron's heart. It means she's heard everything Aaron's said about her dad."

Convinced he has ruined everything by losing his rag, Aaron is at his wit's end by the time DS Wise arrives to break the news that Sandra denies all knowledge of Gordon's abuse. But then the detective announces that a second victim has decided to come forward...

By Allison Jones
Inside Soap, 20-26 Feb 2016

Perdita

18-02-2016, 04:45

Aaron Livesy hasn't had it easy on Emmerdale over the years, but actor Danny Miller has admitted that his current abuse plot is one that's been hard to switch off from.

Aaron recently revealed that his father Gordon - played by Gary Mavers - repeatedly raped him as a child and he finally reported the abuse to the police.

Speaking to TV Times, Miller explained: "I am usually really good at shutting the door on things when I leave work, but this time, that's been hard.

"I've had to rely on friends to cheer me up after work, or visits to the gym. The radio helps too – on the way in, I drive in silence, but going home, I will listen to the most upbeat shows I can find."

The actor also revealed how he gets into his character's dark mood on the set.

"[My day] begins with early nights followed by an hour-long commute on the M62 from Manchester, where I live, to Leeds and the drive is done in silence," he said. "I have that hour to try and get myself into the right head space.

"Once I get into work, psyched up for the big scenes, I have to make sure I'm not snapped out of Aaron's dark mood. That means no light-hearted banter. So, I take tea and meal breaks alone and on set, everybody speaks in hushed tones.

"I have to go to a place you never want to imagine and everybody at work respects that. They create an atmosphere that allows me to get into that mindset and stay there. It's been tough. The hardest story I have had to do, I think."

Emmerdale fans will be introduced to Aaron Livesy's teenage half-sister Liv Flahery next week.

Young actress Isobel Steele has been cast in the role of Liv, who appears on screen when Aaron tries to gather evidence against his rapist father Gordon.

Digital Spy

His hard work preparing himself like that is sure paying off ... superbly acted every time :clap:

Telly Watcher

08-03-2016, 01:31

Evil Gordon Livesy will hatch a twisted plan on Emmerdale next week as he appears in court for his plea hearing.

Gordon is facing a possible prison sentence after his brave son Aaron (Danny Miller) decided to report him to the police, after confiding in his mum Chas about the sexual abuse he suffered from the age of 8.

As the day of Gordon's hearing arrives, Aaron is unable to hide his happiness when Robert Sugden turns up to support him. However, Aaron's relief is short-lived when he sees Gordon behaving like he's seriously ill for the court's benefit.

With his previous battle against cancer to draw on, manipulative Gordon pretends to collapse, throwing the hearing into jeopardy and leaving Aaron horrified.

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Robert turns up to support Aaron

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Gordon feigns illness

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Everyone is furious when Gordon pretends to collapse

With Aaron full of uncertainty following Gordon's scam, he faces more turmoil as his sister Liv confronts him with some tough questions over his accusations about their dad.

After Liv accuses Aaron of being a liar, he is emotionally exhausted as he tells her exactly what happened to him, but the teen soon decides to dig for more answers herself.

Not content with Aaron's side of the story, Liv tracks Gordon down and questions him over the allegations. Gordon denies everything and leaves his daughter in turmoil as he tries to get her on side, while a frantic Aaron desperately tries to reach her.

Although Aaron manages to rescue Liv from the situation, she later meets up with her father again just after her mum Sandra has finally gone to the police to give a statement on Gordon's abuse of Aaron. Will Liv betray her brother or stand by him?

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Liv questions Gordon

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Aaron walks off with Liv

Emmerdale airs these scenes next week on ITV.

By Sophie Dainty, Digital Spy
http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/news/a785981/emmerdale-spoilers-new-shock-for-aaron-as-gordon-hatches-a-twisted-plan-when-he-appears-in-court/

Perdita

12-03-2016, 16:48

Emmerdale star Danny Miller has said that there should be light at the end of Aaron Livesy's tunnel.

New boss Iain MacLeod has already assured fans that Aaron and Rob - or Robron - would be getting a happy ending, with a long-term future ahead for the couple.

Now Miller has backed up MacLeod, insisting that Aaron should be able to move on amid the current trauma storyline.

"Iain reckons there should be light in Aaron's life and I agree," Miller told the Daily Mail.

"It'd be nice to see him move on and achieve some happiness. Whatever the future holds for Aaron, I'm enjoying every minute of working on Emmerdale."

Miller also revealed that he is dedicating his current abuse storyline to a friend that survived a similar trauma.

"It's an issue close to my heart," he said. "As a result of what happened to my friend I've always been aware of this kind of thing.

"I want to get it right for them and anyone else who's been through it. My friend's been touched by how we're representing it."

Miller added that he was "hugely grateful" for messages from survivors as the storyline has aired.

"I hope we can encourage people to speak out if they've suffered similar experiences to Aaron; if even one person does so to try and find closure in their own lives, I'd be happy," he added.

Digital Spy

Perdita

17-03-2016, 10:46

Emmerdale's Danny Miller has praised his co-star Gary Mavers following the intense court scene in last night's (March 16) episode.

During Gordon's plea hearing, he pleaded not guilty to raping Aaron as a child, even though viewers know that he did it.

He then pretended to still be suffering side-effects from his recent chemotherapy by collapsing, in an attempt to win sympathy and not spend time on remand before trial.

Miller has now paid tribute to Gordon star Mavers for his performance in the difficult role.

He wrote on Twitter: "Thanks for the messages about the court case today. Gary Mavers really does have a tough job, but he's brilliant. Not easy at all to play."

Digital Spy

Telly Watcher

28-03-2016, 09:38

Danny Miller tweeted this with #Robron earlier this morning (28 March):

Bank Holiday #Robron #letsdothis

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https://twitter.com/dannybmiller

The photo shows the rehearsal script for a scene (presumably being acted today?) for Aaron and Robert in the backroom of The Woolpack.

The rehearsal script is marked 7502 - 58.

Episode 7502 is 30 episodes after the one aired on 8 April (7472), so expect 7502 to be shown on Friday 13 May 2016.

So is this the new start for Robron? Time will tell!

Telly Watcher

05-04-2016, 13:56

Emmerdale stars Danny Miller and Ryan Hawley reveal Gordon and Aaron Livesy trial twists.

It’s a hugely important week in Emmerdale not just for the characters and actors involved but for the fans invested in one of soap’s most difficult storylines to date.

Evil Gordon Livesy finally faces his judgement for his horrendous crimes against his son and emotions run high as Aaron, supported by Robert Sugden and his other loved ones, faces up to the man who destroyed his childhood.

Unrepentant Gordon has shown no remorse over his crimes and as his day in court finally dawns, a jury is left with the decision which will lead either to justice or despair.

We caught up with actors Danny Miller [Aaron] and Ryan Hawley [Robert], who talked us through the dramatic episodes that will, either way, bring the hardhitting story to its conclusion.

How is Aaron feeling about the trial? He’s obviously nervous?

Danny: Yeah, very. It’s all become very serious very quickly and I think he’s worried about a number of things.

What are his biggest fears?

Danny: The media attention and the fact he has to face it. I think he knows Gordon is going to lie because he has done [so far] saying, ‘Aaron’s got it all wrong’ and it has knocked his confidence. I think he thinks Gordon is going to get away with it so what’s the point going to court?

What’s it like filming those scenes? It must be emotional?

Danny: It is yeah but Ryan, Lucy [Pargeter, Chas], Jeff [Hordley, Cain] and little Isobel [Steele, Liv] have been amazing to work with. We’re getting to the point where we feel like we’re doing justice for it. The research we’ve had from ITV, the NSPCC and other charities has been fantastic. I don’t think we would have been as successful with the storyline without the research.

How important is Robert’s support?

Danny: Huge! He’s a different support for him than Chas is – she’s there as his mother but Robert’s there for emotional support. He’s his rock and Aaron knows he can be more intimate with him. He sees that as a way of offloading. I think Robert’s the reason it has gone to court. Robert is key to the story.

The dynamic of Aaron and Robert’s relationship has changed now…

Ryan: Yeah, definitely. Before, Robert was just getting everything from the relationship and being very selfish and that’s been completely subverted in a way. Robert’s now being very supportive of Aaron and trying to empathise and show he isn’t a horrible guy and does have a heart. I think that’s important.

Are Robert and Aaron more worried about Liv or Sandra’s testimony in court?

Danny: In terms of Aaron, he’s terrified. He’s only known them again for a few weeks and he has trust issues so he’s always expecting the worst in people. He’s worried about them throwing the jury off Gordon being guilty. And he’s worrying they might not even turn up. They’re known for just packing up and doing one.

When you film intense scenes like the court stuff, is it hard to go home and unwind?

Danny: Sometimes yes. When you go home it’s a little bit emotional. Especially this one as I’ve got nephews and nieces that are the ages that we’re talking about. It’s difficult to switch off. But we’ve got great cast around us so I’m quite good at saying ‘it’s gone, now let’s have a laugh and try and get our spirits up.’

How have you prepared for the court scenes?

Danny: It was difficult. Iain [MacLeod, producer] was fantastic at saying ‘if you’ve got any problems, I’m here if anyone wants to talk’. He really wanted to do it justice just as I did. But getting into the court room, me and Lucy, we really felt something. I don’t know what, I’m not trying to make it like it was a ghostly experience, but I felt something. I felt emotional being there for Aaron because of this six month story, the twists and turns and doing it justice and talking about stuff like that, we finally felt it had come to a close.

We wanted to get it right for the last time in court. We had such a great ensemble of supporting artists, judges, jury, they were all very supportive. It’s difficult to sit there for six days and do 12 hour shoots and they were great, very respectful. Quiet when they needed to be and joined in the laughter when there were times to have a laugh.

How would Aaron deal with a not guilty verdict?

Danny: That’s a road he’s thinking about. Although he has said he’s preparing himself, hearing those words and it being definite is something he wouldn’t be able to deal with. But whatever the verdict is he wants to move on ‘cos he has dealt with it for so many years. So long as Gordon isn’t around him he can deal with it again. He’s embarrassed enough by it all so he wants it over with. He hates the attention.

What would you like next for Aaron?

Danny: To be happy [laughs]. I think we’re going to see the relationship between Aaron and his sister develop. Isobel is such a great actress – I wish I had been as good as her at her age. A lot of people shy away from working with kids and animals but Isobel is just amazing.

How will Aaron feel if it’s a guilty verdict?

Danny: I don’t know. Gordon’s going to prison so he’s finally got justice. Regardless of his feeling for him, regardless of the hatred he has towards him, that’s still his dad. Your mum and dad are your mum and dad, there’s no escaping that. If Gordon’s in prison it doesn’t mean Aaron’s feelings, memories and emotions will suddenly shut off. He’s now back in touch with those emotions, Gordon’s brought that back by arriving back in the village. He was fine until then so for him to do that again, it’s sick of Gordon to come to the village and get in his head again and make him worry. He just wants justice for that little boy he left behind years ago.

Would he visit Gordon in prison?

Danny: It would depend. I think the laws are that he wouldn’t be able to get in touch with him. If he did, and I guess Aaron being as loyal to his family as he is, maybe he would. I guess he would want to know why, he might go out of curiosity. Gordon’s never admitted it, never said ‘it did it to you and I’m sorry’ so maybe if that’s what he wanted to do, he might look at it differently.

Ryan, do you miss being bad?

Ryan: It’s nice to have a rounded character rather than just playing an out and out villain. I don’t necessarily miss the direction my character was going in before. But it is a lot of fun to play those scenes where you are being conniving or devious. But I think it’s fun to get more of a story and character then being the out and out bad guy.

Soaps are great at highlighting issues, is it good to be part of that?

Ryan: Our show’s on six times a week and people tune in and watch it. They want to get some kind of escapism as they see people go through different situations and relate to it because everyone goes through difficult situations in life. So to be part of a story like this where an horrific incident has occurred to a young child, it is very gratifying to play that story. Danny’s performances have been incredible and you’ll see more in coming weeks I’m sure. I feel very fortunate to be part of that.

By Duncan Lindsay for Metro.co.uk
http://metro.co.uk/2016/04/04/emmerdale-stars-danny-miller-and-ryan-hawley-reveal-gordon-and-aaron-livesy-trial-twists-5782868/

Telly Watcher

15-04-2016, 01:21

Duncan Lindsay for Metro.co.uk discussed last night about whether Gordon Livesy will be found Guilty or Not Guilty in court on Emmerdale later today.

Will Aaron Livesy finally get justice after all these years?

That’s the question on the lips of all Emmerdale fans right now – and you don’t have long to wait to find out as Gordon’s verdict will be delivered in Friday night’s episode. But which way the jury will go is anyone’s guess.

After testimonies from Sandra, Liv and Robert, Aaron’s case was undoubtedly strengthened but Gordon and his ruthless barrister went on to paint a bleak picture of Aaron as a liar which may well have balanced things in his own favour.

So which verdict will we see play out – and what would the consequences be around each?

Guilty?

This would be the just outcome and the one that all viewers are desperately hoping for – will Gordon be sent down?

What makes it likely?

Aside from the fact that Gordon truly did do what he is accused of, Aaron has a bigger support network and testimonies from Sandra and Liv will strengthen things given that they spoke up for him despite not seeing him for such a long time.

The jury may also have seen the genuine agony in Aaron’s eyes and voice as he spoke and have seen through Gordon’s claims. Add in the fact that Gordon has admitted to hitting Aaron and Liv has condemned him as a liar when she previously loved him – they would be expected to see that there is something in it.

How would Aaron react?

Danny Miller told Metro.co.uk: ‘I don’t know. Gordon’s going to prison so he’s finally got justice. Regardless of his feeling for him, regardless of the hatred he has towards him, that’s still his dad. Your mum and dad are your mum and dad, there’s no escaping that. If Gordon’s in prison it doesn’t mean Aaron’s feelings, memories and emotions will suddenly shut off.

‘He’s now back in touch with those emotions, Gordon’s brought that back by arriving back in the village. He was fine until then so for him to do that again, it’s sick of Gordon to come to the village and get in his head again and make him worry. He just wants justice for that little boy he left behind years ago.’

What would the consequences be?

Aaron would begin the long journey of recovery – after all, a guilty verdict isn’t the end of the tale. But having won the battle would certainly make it slightly easier for him to rebuild his life, expecially with the support of Robert, Chas, Cain and the rest of his loved ones. But the sentencing would still need to take place – and could Gordon still maintain his innocence, reach out to Aaron or even try and appeal his conviction?

Those are all options. Asked whether Aaron could visit Gordon, Danny pondered: ‘It would depend. I think the laws are that he wouldn’t be able to get in touch with him. If he did, and I guess Aaron being as loyal to his family as he is, maybe he would. I guess he would want to know why, he might go out of curiosity. Gordon’s never admitted it, never said “I did it to you and I’m sorry” so maybe if that’s what he wanted to do, he might look at it differently.’

Not Guilty?

An outcome that wouldn’t just leave Aaron and his supporters outraged – but fans too. However, in a world where miscarriages of justice can happen, this is something that can’t be ruled out and at this stage, it remains a very real possibility.

What makes it likely?

The character assassinations of Aaron and Chas were Gordon’s main weapon and they may have struck a nerve with members of the jury. Aaron is no angel, by his own admission, but could the dragging up of his aggressive behaviours along with Chas’ mental health difficulties have shown Gordon in a more positive light?

On top of that, he may be given credit by the jury for being open and honest about hitting Aaron – he is a manipulative character who knows how to play people and he has played his cards carefully and with a level of emotion that may have got him some sympathy.

The barrister has been unwavering in his attempted destruction of Aaron’s accusations and where a jury has to be totally sure before convicting, has he done enough to get Gordon off the hook?

As Gordon stands to receive his judgement, maintaining the innocence in his face, will his act have won him his freedom?

How would Aaron react?

Danny Miller told Metro.co.uk: ‘That’s a road he’s thinking about. Although he has said he’s preparing himself, hearing those words and it being definite is something he wouldn’t be able to deal with. But whatever the verdict is he wants to move on ‘cos he has dealt with it for so many years. So long as Gordon isn’t around him he can deal with it again. He’s embarrassed enough by it all so he wants it over with. He hates the attention.’

What would the consequences be?

We have seen Aaron say that he doesn’t think he would cope with a not guilty verdict – it could lead to a downward spiral and even the risk that he may self harm again. With his strong support network beside him, he may be kept afloat, but it would be a terrible blow to have to come back from.

On top of that, there would be such high feelings of injustice that the likes of Robert and Cain would undoubtedly seek an alternative means of punishing Gordon which would lead them in hot water. And, if by some miracle Gordon evaded a violent end, there is every chance that he could return to confront Aaron and Liv – and even gloat about what has happened.

While it’s an outcome that fans are desperate not to consider, it’s one that would have far reaching consequences that would open up a whole new painful chapter for poor Aaron.

By Duncan Lindsay for Metro.co.uk
http://metro.co.uk/2016/04/14/emmerdale-spoilers-guilty-or-not-guilty-gordon-livesy-faces-his-fate-5817845/

Perdita

15-04-2016, 10:57

Emmerdale star Danny Miller has revealed that the pressure of Aaron Livesy's current abuse plot has been keeping him awake at night.

The ITV soap is airing emotional scenes all this week, as Miller's character Aaron desperately hopes that his evil father Gordon will finally be punished for sexually abusing him when he was a child.

The actor has previously described the hard-hitting storyline as the toughest he's done to date, and has admitted that he felt a huge responsibility to portray it right.

"You get trusted with these stories and it is difficult to switch off from it," the actor said on Lorraine today (April 15).

"Like you say, these things are happening as we speak - we had a job to do and it's remembering that.

"One night, I woke up and had an idea about a certain scene. I wanted to try and keep hold of that thought. It is difficult but there are people there who are great to support you and help you to switch off. I am very well supported by Emmerdale."

Miller also praised the show for the amount of research that has gone into the plot, which has received universal praise from viewers.

He said: "It is a storyline that touches people in different ways. But the only feedback we have had is positive because we have dealt with it in the right way and with the research we've done, we got the message across that we needed to.

"The feedback has been none other than positive. People have been really supporting of it and wanting justice."

Speaking about his 'Best Actor' nomination at the upcoming British Soap Awards, Miller added: "It would be nice to win something for Emmerdale. They work hard - I am not saying the other soaps don't - but they work hard and get overlooked a lot."

Last night's episode of the soap saw Aaron reunite with his on-off lover Robert Sudgen, as they anxiously await the verdict of Gordon's trial.

Digital Spy

Telly Watcher

15-04-2016, 13:38

I've really been very disappointed with how the Emmerdale court scenes for week starting 11 April 2016 have been shown. The general Gordon character dissing by 14yo Liv and other Emmerdale characters for the prosecution about some of unrelated "Gordon's white lies" issues is one thing but real evidence about what really happened between Gordon and Aaron many years ago seems to be really missing for me to decide about this all right now, as there seem to be no hard facts, non-emotional, physical evidence or admission from Gordon. As far as I can tell, Liv had no real statement to make about sexual abuse between Gordon and Aaron. I, for one, do not rate 14yo Liv as any kind of reliable person as a witness in court, when she was about 2yo when Aaron claims he was last raped when he was 12yo (so about 13 years ago!). [In fact, I confidently predict that I am going to hate Liv being in Emmerdale in the future...] If I was a juror then I'd fail this case as being anywhere near convincing enough for me "beyond all reasonable doubt" for facts that Aaron was abused by Gordon. There just doesn't seem to be enough credible evidence to convict Gordon for me. I'm sorry, but the prosecution has really failed for me as a virtual juror from what I've seen on ITV this week.

Also, IMO. there have been way far too many short serious court scenes switching to "comedy" scenes with David, Kerry and Leyla, etc. This has really ruined my Emmerdale viewing experience for this week for the Aaron court scenes. If I had been an Emmerdale producer/editor, I would never have done this.

There have been hints and positive suggestions revealed already about the outcome of Gordon's trial. I do not want to break news about the trial outcome as a worldwide first on soapboards, however. Later, after 19:30 hours tonight, I'll show on soapboards what got revealed unintentionally beforehand... The truth is out there right now, if you know where to find it! I just cannot tell you all about this right now until later when Emmerdale has aired from 19:00-19:30 hours on ITV, 15 April 2016.

As a final note, I was very disappointed about Robron last night. I thought that Aaron said previously that he wanted to take things slowly with Robert? Well, for me anyway, it seemed like Robert and Aaron didn't have much of any long time to catch breath again after getting back from the courtroom before snogging. This for me was something really far too soon. I'd really expected and wanted a scene like this between Robert and Aaron to happen around Christmas 2016. But I forgot that this is soapland and the British Soap Awards with Danny Miller nominated for Best Actor are going to the final public voting stages next month in May 2016...

Dalesfan

15-04-2016, 20:46

There was no doubt that was going to be the verdict. It had to be. Aaron has justice. I am disappointed that the story has just been more about Robron getting back together though. There was no reason that it had to happen bang in the middle of the verdict. I Would have taken it more serious if they had waited until after. When Aaron's head was clear. But they had to get it in now while there is hype. And not forgetting the upcoming awards

Telly Watcher

16-04-2016, 02:56

There have been hints and positive suggestions revealed already about the outcome of Gordon's trial. I do not want to break news about the trial outcome as a worldwide first on soapboards, however.

I won't be able to tell on soapboards how I found out about Gordon's verdict by Friday afternoon yesterday.

It was something I noticed from a different viewpoint. I doubt if anyone else will see it like this. I can tell here that the definite conclusion from it was the Guilty verdict though.

Gordon's verdict was the biggest secret in Emmerdale for ages. This time I couldn't share here.

Telly Watcher

16-04-2016, 02:57

Emmerdale's current abuse plot has kept Danny Miller awake at night: "It's been difficult."

"You get trusted with these stories and it is difficult to switch off from it."

Emmerdale star Danny Miller has revealed that the pressure of Aaron Livesy's current abuse plot has been keeping him awake at night.

The ITV soap is airing emotional scenes all this week, as Miller's character Aaron desperately hopes that his evil father Gordon will finally be punished for sexually abusing him when he was a child.

The actor has previously described the hard-hitting storyline as the toughest he's done to date, and has admitted that he felt a huge responsibility to portray it right.

"You get trusted with these stories and it is difficult to switch off from it," the actor said on Lorraine today (April 15).

"Like you say, these things are happening as we speak - we had a job to do and it's remembering that.

"One night, I woke up and had an idea about a certain scene. I wanted to try and keep hold of that thought. It is difficult but there are people there who are great to support you and help you to switch off. I am very well supported by Emmerdale."

Miller also praised the show for the amount of research that has gone into the plot, which has received universal praise from viewers.

He said: "It is a storyline that touches people in different ways. But the only feedback we have had is positive because we have dealt with it in the right way and with the research we've done, we got the message across that we needed to.

"The feedback has been none other than positive. People have been really supporting of it and wanting justice."

Speaking about his 'Best Actor' nomination at the upcoming British Soap Awards, Miller added: "It would be nice to win something for Emmerdale. They work hard - I am not saying the other soaps don't - but they work hard and get overlooked a lot."

Last night's episode of the soap saw Aaron reunite with his on-off lover Robert Sudgen, as they anxiously await the verdict of Gordon's trial.

By Sophie Dainty, Digital Spy
http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/news/a790726/emmerdales-current-abuse-plot-has-kept-danny-miller-awake-at-night-its-been-difficult/

Telly Watcher

16-04-2016, 02:57

Danny Miller appeared on ITV's Lorraine show on Friday 15 April and talked to Lorraine about his toughest ever storyline, which sees his character Aaron Livesy take his father, Gordon, to court over childhood abuse.

"Will Emmerdale's Aaron get justice?" | Lorraine, 15/04/16, 6m 0s
http://www.itv.com/lorraine/showbiz/emmerdales-danny-miller

Emmerdale actor Danny Miller reveals he owns a garish pair of LEOPARD PRINT pants, but reserves them for one special occasion ... what could it be?

Watch him reveal all over a bowl of Kelly's Brekkie Briefs!

"60 Second Cereal with Emmerdale's Danny Miller" | Lorraine, 15/04/16, 1m 56s
http://www.itv.com/lorraine/showbiz/60-second-cereal-with-emmerdales-danny-miller

Telly Watcher

16-04-2016, 02:57

It’s been an exhausting but important watch – and, as we knew that they would, Emmerdale have done incredible justice to the difficult storyline that is Aaron Livesy’s abuse at the hands of his father Gordon.

It was by no means an easy subject matter to tackle and there was so much importance riding on it – this was something that needed to be done in the correct way as it is a prominent and extraordinarily sensitive topic which will have affected countless viewers.

Utilising deep research, the writers, producers and cast teamed together to produce some hard hitting drama that hasn’t just served themselves and their audience well – but the issue of coming forward to report child abuse as a whole.

Here are 10 factors that have made it one of the most powerful soap storylines of all time:

1. Research

Emmerdale have done their homework – and it has shown. For the acting and writing to have been able to portray an abuser and a victim so effectively, the teams behind the scenes must have put in the hours to have ensured everything was tackled right. From subtleties such as facial expressions through to important sides like points of law, everything has been done properly and the show have not shied away from exploring the grittier aspect of things.

Seeing Aaron open up to Robert about exactly what happened to him and listening to Gordon condemn his son as a liar and a fantasist were not easy to watch – but these things are happening in our world.

2. Danny Miller

The entire cast involved in this have done a stellar job in portraying how this would affect the various parties but Danny in particular has pulled off the performance of his career and proven that soap actors are just as capable of delivering true drama as anyone else. We have cried for him, got angry for him and agonised for him throughout this entire journey – he has poured his entire being into what must have been an incredibly difficult role and he has nailed it.

3. The writing

Of course, Danny and his colleagues can only deliver the material if it is there in the first place – and the writing has been raw and emotional throughout. The scene on the Woolpack staircase where Aaron blurted out the truth to Chas and Robert vowing to be there every step of the way were particular highlights.

4. The unity of characters

Chas previously despised Robert but was able to put that aside when she saw how much he was helping her son. Cain was able to put aside his instincts to kill Gordon for Aaron’s good. The likes of Adam, Lisa and Victoria have been there on the sidelines to show a real unity between characters as they fought for justice.

5. The Robron feels

Underpinning it all was the strong love between Aaron and Robert and the redemption of a previously malicious character. By being the one Aaron opened up to and standing by him patiently and taking all of Aaron’s changing moods, Robert has proven himself worthy of being trusted again and this aspect of the story has helped to make the whole thing even more emotional. The payoff as the verdict loomed which saw Aaron embraced by Robert after that kiss showed that no matter what was going to happen, they would be there for each other.

6. Gary Mavers

A story about a victim of rape bravely going after justice would not be believable unless the abuser was. With by far the toughest of the acting roles, Gary Mavers made everyone absolutely despise Gordon with his deep and researched portrayal of a malicious and evil abuser who was clever enough to manipulate and come across as a normal man. It must have been daunting to play a man who raped a child – but Mavers has been unflinching in his dedication to doing the role justice and he has done an amazing job.

7. Liv

Bringing in Aaron’s kid sister added a new layer and also introduced us to the wonderful young star Isobel Steele. It also gave us an insight into the way Gordon attempted to evade justice by callously toying with his daughter’s need for a father figure to try and use her to his advantage, which was an important aspect to show.

8. The outcome

Emmerdale could really only have gone one way with this and we are so glad that they avoided the drama of a miscarriage of justice as it could have risked putting real life victims off from reporting their cases. While it can’t be denied that the right outcome isn’t always reached in real life, it was important that Emmerdale showed that justice DOES happen. And equally as important to convey that Aaron wouldn’t be whooping for joy but would be feeling empty and conflicted. After all, like Aaron said, the memories wouldn’t ever go away and the recovery from such an emotional journey would take time. This has all been handled in the right way.

9. The fans

The viewers have invested in the story and gotten upset, angry, outraged and hopeful along the way with the characters, proving how powerful it has been. Reactions have been extremely passionate and it has been great to see how much viewers have cared in going on Aaron’s brave journey with him.

10. It will help victims

The story doesn’t end here, but at this point, it’s fair to say that it has told Aaron’s story honestly, without rose tinting and this can only help to encourage real life victims to have the bravery to come forward.

Soaps have a platform and millions of people watch and take note of the messages and issues that they cover. Not only will it encourage some to report, it will also encourage many to listen.

And that is the most powerful aspect of all.

By Duncan Lindsay for Metro.co.uk

Read more and see video clips at:
http://metro.co.uk/2016/04/15/emmerdale-10-reasons-aarons-abuse-is-one-of-the-most-powerful-soap-stories-ever-5819660/

Telly Watcher

03-05-2016, 00:48

Emmerdale fans will see Aaron Livesy's life turned upside down yet again next week, as he receives two sets of shocking news.

The first bombshell comes when Aaron realises that his evil father Gordon has sent a letter to him from prison, which his boyfriend Robert Sugden has deliberately concealed from him.

Aaron makes his discovery when he attends Gordon's sentencing in court following the jury's recent decision to find him guilty of child sex abuse charges.

Just after Gordon hears how long he'll be spending behind bars, Aaron is left confused when his dad mentions the letter that he sent to him a week ago.

A furious Aaron later confronts Robert for keeping secrets from him - but that's nothing compared to another big shock that's still to come...

Danny Miller, who plays Aaron, explained: "Gordon gives the letter to Pete, who then passes it to Robert. Robert and Adam have a chat and they both decide that it's probably best to keep it from Aaron.

"They don't realise that they've made the wrong decision, because regardless of what was in that letter, it was Aaron's decision to make. The fact that he doesn't know what was in that letter is frustrating for him. You'd want that little bit of closure.

"At the same time, it'd be too easy for Aaron to just go into prison and see what Gordon has to say. Because of that, the consequences are bigger than Robert ever thought."

He added: "I think this will hinder Aaron's process of getting over things a little bit. Aaron doesn't know what was in that letter. Gordon could have admitted everything and refused to apologise - and Aaron could move on from that.

"Or the letter could have said: 'I'm really sorry for what I did, I want to see you and apologise face-to-face'. Again that would have been a huge weight off Aaron's shoulders. But the fact that he can't read what Gordon said is frustrating for him."

Just as Aaron is weighing everything up, there's a second massive shock when DS Wise arrives at The Woolpack with some big news to share - which sends the troubled mechanic into a spin.

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DS Wise arrives with shocking news for Aaron

Viewers will have to tune in next week to find out what DS Wise has to say, but it's something that will have huge consequences for Aaron, Robert and Liv in the coming weeks.

Emmerdale airs these scenes on Thursday, May 12 at 7pm and 8pm on ITV.

By Daniel Kilkelly, Digital Spy
http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/news/a792673/emmerdale-spoilers-aaron-livesys-shocking-news-from-the-police/

Perdita

12-05-2016, 20:32

The life of Aaron Dingle took another unexpected turn in tonight's episodes of Emmerdale when it was revealed that his abusive father Gordon Livesy had died in prison.
With Robert having burned the letter that Gordon had written prior to his death, Aaron now has no opportunity to find out whether his dad was truly sorry for the pain he'd inflicted. And what's more, Aaron is growing increasingly suspicious that Robert might have had a hand in Gordon's demise.
Here, actor Danny Miller talks to RadioTimes.com about his high-profile year on Emmerdale - work that has now been rewarded with a nomination for Best Actor at this year's British Soap Awards...
When Gordon was re-introduced, did you always know that this would be the outcome?
To be honest, no. The initial idea was for Gordon to be sent to prison and for Aaron to see him deteriorate. But the writers eventually decided to give Gordon the worst possible outcome. And for Aaron to not get the admission he needs from his dad. Now Aaron will never know whether Gordon was ready to admit that he'd ruined his life.

It seems Aaron is only allowed a couple of episodes to be happy before he gets yet more bad news…
Yes, they managed to give him the hint of a brighter future before pulling the rug out from under him again. But there are people out there in the real world who have really bad luck. And at least his dad is now dead and can't haunt Aaron or taunt him from prison.
Why do you think the pairing of Aaron and Robert has been so successful?
As a nation, we like to root for the underdogs. Just look at Leicester City! When I look back six months, though, I didn't think there was any way back for Aaron and Robert. Especially when it was revealed that Robert had killed Katie, who was Chas's best mate. But the clever writers put their heads together and realised that Robert had been fighting his feelings for Aaron all along. Here was a man who was putting his marriage on the line for a man. Robert loves Aaron. And he was there for him throughout this dark period of the trial. Aaron didn't want him around, but Robert showed that he had his best interests at heart.

So is this a story of redemption for both Aaron and Robert?
Yes, you thought Robert was some kind of demon, but he's shown that he can be this really lovely lad. And the viewers know that Aaron is at his happiest when he's with Robert. Obviously, we have the cliffhanger tonight with Aaron's suspicions about Robert, but there is this definite feeling from the fans that Aaron now deserves to be happy. And for me, on a personal level, I love working with Ryan Hawley and I know that the feeling's mutual. So I think the chemistry between us comes from that. And all credit to Ryan for the way he's playing it.
Do you ever laugh about the fact that a year ago Robert had Aaron chained to a radiator?
We have had many a joke on set. Particularly with Lucy Pargeter, who pointed out that Robert is now living at the Woolpack despite Chas knowing that he killed her best friend. But things move on. And the only other way of doing things would have been to put Robert in prison for Katie's murder - and that would have been a waste of a great character and a talented actor.

Have you ever typed the hashtag Robron into Twitter?
I'm not the best at social media - I can tweet, retweet and put a picture up, but that's about it. I know that Robron is a thing, though, and I have used the hashtag when I've been promoting the show. But I only realised that a lot of people were talking about it when someone explained to me what 'trending' meant on Twitter. From what I hear, it's all good stuff. And the fact that the storylines get discussed on social media is positive news for all of us - we want people to talk about historic sex abuse and speak out.
Now, I believe that you had to film the scene in which Aaron told Chas about his rape TWICE - is that true?
Yes, it's true. And it was one of the toughest things I've ever had to do. When I originally read the script, I became very emotionally attached to it. And Mike Lacey, who directed the episode and who's a very approachable guy, asked me how I felt about just going for it in one take. I was up for it, even though it was five pages of dialogue, the most I've ever done in my career. But after we filmed it, Mike felt that the stage directions needed to be changed and that Chas had to be seen consoling Aaron earlier than she did in the script.
I agreed - after all, it is my job and I couldn't really say no. So I had a ten-minute break, went off, had a chat with my dad on the phone, listened to some music and then felt like I could do it again. And actually, it was good to be able to change the bits I hadn't necessarily liked when we first shot it. It felt more comfortable that Chas was there for Aaron. So, yes, we did do it twice and the result was amazing. But it was all down to the team, not just me and Lucy, but the crew too.

Of which scenes are you most proud?
The two big analyses of Aaron's story - so either the one with Robert or with Chas. We did a ridiculous amount of work on both of them - everyone put in so many hours, but I felt like we created something that really worked. And the scripts really opened my eyes to why people keep these things quiet for so long.
What is it that keeps you at Emmerdale?
It's the people - both cast and crew. And yes, I was starting to get a CV together while I was away from Emmerdale, but I've had fantastic, controversial storylines since I've been back. When you're creating this kind of drama, there's no reason not to want to do it. We work long hours, but it's enjoyable and it's nice to get a nomination like this as a reward.
Did you expect to make the shortlist?
I'd never really thought about it in terms of making the shortlist. I feel that Emmerdale has been overlooked in recent years so, for that reason, I hadn't been getting my hopes up. But it's great to be shortlisted - I'm absolutely made up.

Radio Times

Ruffed_lemur

13-05-2016, 16:39

Really disappointed that Gordon is dead. I don't feel he's been punished.

Perdita

13-05-2016, 16:44

Really disappointed that Gordon is dead. I don't feel he's been punished.

I feel like that too ... but at least he can´t torment Aaron or Liv any more like he might have done from prison, sending letters, visiting orders etc ...Just need to find out now what the letter from him to Aaron said .. come on Robert, spill!!!

binky321

13-05-2016, 18:50

I didn't want them to take this route with Gordon dying but I suppose it does give the storyline some sort of closure although it feels justice was not served and yet more misery added.

Dalesfan

13-05-2016, 19:03

killing Gordon off was the easy option and will probably be forgotten about soon now aswell, this whole storyline was for Robron to get together and to introduce Liv. Gordon has played his part and now not needed so they kill him off

I'm also sick of miserable Aaron

Perdita

23-05-2016, 19:59

They might be apart at the moment, but Emmerdale stars Danny Miller and Ryan Hawley have hinted at some seriously exciting times ahead for Robron - the duo could be getting married!

The pair, who play popular couple Aaron Dingle and Robert Sugden respectively, have confirmed a bright future for their alter egos, even speculating about a Las Vegas wedding.

Speaking to The Mirror, Miller said: "I think Aaron and Rob will eventually get married. They will just up and go and do it somewhere like Vegas. I can't see them having a big wedding but getting married is definitely in their future for me.

"If they did have a wedding in the village, it would probably go wrong. Someone would die or a helicopter would crash into the reception - so Vegas is their safest bet!"

Despite only recently reconciling, Aaron and Robert faced fresh turmoil over the last few weeks when they split again in the wake of abusive Gordon's death.

"I think fans should get used to them being really up and down," Miller said. "Viewers are always going to be kept on their toes with these two.

"But it's onwards and upwards now. Liv and Robert are there to help him move on with his life, become a family and have a bit of happiness. It has been nice to do.

"I do think they're supposed to be together. Once the dust settles from Gordon's funeral, I think they will sort it out."

While Miller might have a Robron wedding in mind, does his co-star Hawley agree?

"I want what is best for the story and what the fans will want," Hawley said. "The most important thing is what people want to see.

"It seems, thus far, that people really like seeing Aaron and Robert together. If that means getting married, then that is great. And let's make sure it is in Las Vegas!"

Digital Spy

Perdita

29-05-2016, 07:16

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Emmerdale star Danny Miller has told Digital Spy that Robron fans may have to "get used to" shock break-ups and romantic make-ups between the couple.

The popular star spoke to us about all things Robert and Aaron on the red carpet at the British Soap Awards 2016, before going on to win big at the ceremony by scoring the Best Actor and Best Male Dramatic Performance prizes.

Just hit play above to see what Danny had to say about Robron's future, after the pair's passionate fanbase were left outraged by the recent rocky period in their relationship.

The red carpet video chat also features the other half of Robron, as Ryan Hawley gives his own thoughts on the ups and downs of the pair's romance.

It's not just Robron in the vid, though, as Danny also chats to us about the shock demise of Aaron's father Gordon - and whether Aaron will now be able to support his mum Chas when her post-traumatic stress disorder is revisited.

Digital Spy

Perdita

06-01-2017, 05:11

Emmerdale's Danny Miller might have just worried a whole lot of Robron fans.

Speaking to Radio Times, the actor who plays Aaron Dingle has hinted that the pair's upcoming wedding could be thrown into crisis.

"It's a question of whether they're going to get down the aisle. At the moment, it looks like it's going to be happy ever after for those two but you can expect a particular incident to change everything," he teased.

"It'll take Aaron and Robert off on a completely different story path. And you'll be wondering whether the wedding will happen at all."

The pair got engaged in very unusual circumstances last October, with Robert Sugden (Ryan Hawley) popping the question mid-argument before they got caught up in the horrifying road crash.

We couldn't help but ask Emmerdale producer Iain MacLeod what the wedding would hold and he teased that it was "really heartbreaking" and "big emotionally".

"In keeping with their characters, I don't think anybody is expecting dancing girls and show tunes," he explained. "It's quite raw and honest, and it has got a healthy dose of Dingle craziness at the heart of it that threatens to derail things."

As for Miller, he reckons the smaller, the better when it comes to Robron's wedding.

"I think the more low-key the better for Aaron because he's never been one for attention," he noted. "The ideal thing would be him and Robert just nipping off and getting married somewhere on their own."

Earlier this week, Danny Miller was shortlisted in the Serial Drama Performance category at this year's NTAs.

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lizann

09-01-2017, 18:20

aaron gets arrested for hitting kasim over finn

Perdita

19-01-2017, 11:59

Emmerdale fans see Aaron Dingle's insecurities come to a head in shocking scenes tonight (January 19) as he brutally beats up Finn Barton's on-off boyfriend Kasim Sabet.

The attack takes place as Aaron interrupts another row between the warring pair, needing an outlet for his own anger after a huge argument of his own with his fiancé Robert Sugden.

So what does it all mean for Robron? And how will the upcoming wedding play out? Danny Miller – who plays Aaron – reveals all here in an in-depth Digital Spy chat...

Aaron's jealousy over Robert and Rebecca is really coming to a head this week. Can you understand why he's become so insecure?

"Well, in a previous interview, I said that I could understand Aaron's insecurities and I think it got misinterpreted. The reason I can understand it is because of Robert's history. Aaron feels that he's finally got this person who he really loves, but now somebody Robert has a lot of history with has turned up and that's thrown a real spanner in the works.

"It's nothing to do with Robert's sexuality whatsoever, just his past and his character. Aaron knows that Robert has cheated in the past, so what's stopping him from now doing it with Rebecca behind Aaron's back? So that's the angle that I meant. I think it got misinterpreted that I was saying Aaron's insecurity is understandable because Robert is bisexual, which is absolutely not what I meant."

The viewers are usually on Aaron's side. Are you worried that could change this week when he beats up Kasim?

"A little bit. But I think you also have to look at the underlying reasons and the situation that Aaron is in. Robert is almost neglecting him, because he's concentrating on the business and Rebecca. When Aaron sees Finn and Kasim having an argument out in the village, he's also just had a big row of his own with Robert.

"Aaron only overhears the back end of a conversation between Finn, Kasim and Kasim's father. He doesn't understand the real meaning behind it. Then he also hears a homophobic comment, which obviously he doesn't agree with whatsoever – and quite rightly so."

What happens next?

"Aaron is in a position where he could just walk away, but we also have to remember that Finn has involved him in this situation in the past. Aaron was actually the first person Finn told about Kasim, so there's a little bit of history there and Aaron feels protective towards him.

"When Kasim's dad turns up and makes the situation worse, it's really hard for Aaron to just move away from it all. He can't control his temper and it all escalates from there."

How bad is the beating? Do we see much of it on screen?

"Given the time of night that Emmerdale is on, it depends how it's been edited. But when we filmed it, it was pretty brutal. It kind of had to be – and I think that will make sense further on down the line.

"Aaron just loses his temper and he finds himself in a dark situation. I do think that the anger management and counselling that he's had in the past has worked for him, but in this situation he's had a drink. That's no excuse, but it flares up his anger even more.

"It's a childish and immature decision that Aaron makes – and he's going to have to pay for it in some way."

Does Aaron regret it afterwards?

"Absolutely. When it happens, it's almost like Kasim isn't actually Kasim – he's just Aaron's punchbag. As much as he'd love to punch Robert for the stuff he's just said to him, deep down I don't think he'd ever lay a hand on Robert.

"I think Aaron is looking for a wall to punch and it's going back to his self-harm issues. But in the end, he doesn't punch a wall – he decides that he's going to punch someone else. So rather than taking out the anger on himself, he's taking it out on another person. The consequences of that are severe, because of his history of being in trouble with the police."

On a happier note, will Robert and Aaron's wedding episodes be worth the wait?

"Like our producer Iain MacLeod said briefly last year, the wedding is very typical of the Dingles and the entire show. I think people will enjoy it, I genuinely do. It's not your typical wedding with slow music and petals being thrown down the aisle. There's also a question of – if or when they get down the aisle – do they actually get to say their vows?

"But they're very strong scripts. There's some particularly strong dialogue in there from Robert and Aaron. I can't say much more than that, except that the wedding is good, it's different and it's very true to the characters. I think if the viewers bear that in mind when they're watching it, then it'll make sense and people will love it."

Would you like the show to explore Robert and Aaron starting their own family at some point?

"Possibly, yeah! I think it would maybe happen a little bit later on down the line, though. I think if you're going to adopt a child or bring a child into a relationship – regardless of sexuality – you need to be in a position where you're calm and peaceful.

"So maybe not right now, but when the issues are sorted over who Robert is, who Aaron is, and who Robert and Aaron are together, then maybe."

Liv keeps them both pretty busy anyway!

"Yeah, they've got Liv and looking after her is stressful enough! She's constantly trying to cause trouble, much like Aaron was when he was younger. I think that's why Liv keeps getting away with it when it comes to Aaron. He can't dictate to her what she should or shouldn't be doing, because he used to misbehave in the same way."

Was it strange to see another actor – Bryan Parry – playing Aaron in Ashley's recent dementia episode?

"Well, I met Bryan very briefly when he was filming and I had a little chat with him. He was a very polite guy and he was very good in the episode. It must have been quite a difficult thing for him to do. The natural thing for an actor to do would be to try to impersonate or mimic the person who usually plays the character.

"But throughout the whole cast that were replaced for that episode –-Doug, Laurel and Chas as well – everybody played it very subtly. There were little things in there that reminded you of the characters, but it was also important that Ashley was never supposed to realise who they were.

"I thought the mannerisms and character choices were spot on from Bryan and he's a very, very talented actor. I think he was fantastic and should be very proud."

Would you like to pop back into the dementia story at some point? We loved your recent scenes with Charlotte Bellamy (Laurel)...

"I'm sure anybody would like to be involved in it, but it's very much a family thing. Laurel, Ashley and their family are in their own bubble and I think that's what makes it more heartbreaking. You know at some point that bubble is going to be burst.

"I knew a while ago that Aaron was going to briefly give Laurel some advice and talk about his past as a carer for Jackson. That was literally the first time I've ever done a scene with Charlotte in the nine years I've been at Emmerdale. It was amazing to be able to work with Charlotte, because she's just so, so good.

"It'd be nice to work with Charlotte and John again, but I can't really see him popping back into it now. Although I don't know what the plans are!"

How does it feel to be up for the Serial Drama Performance prize at the National Television Awards?

"Amazing. I'm really running out of ways to describe how proud I am to be up there and how overwhelmed I am. It's the pinnacle for any soap actor. It's amazing to be up there with Jack [P Shepherd], Lacey [Turner] and Natalie [J Robb]."

Is it weird to be facing off against Natalie – a fellow Emmerdale star?

"Well, it's something that's never really happened for us at Emmerdale before – having two actors up for the same category at the awards. So the two of us being shortlisted puts into perspective just how good Emmerdale has been over the past year.

"It doesn't add any more competition to us, though. If anything, we're both rooting for each other. I know Nat's said in her interviews that she's rooting for me – and I'm rooting for her."

Emmerdale has never won Best Soap at the NTAs before. Could that change this year?

"I think so - we've done it everywhere else. We've had a lot of support at other awards this year, whether from the viewers or from critics on judging panels. The NTAs is the one we've never won before, but we seem to have turned it around over the past year. Hopefully 2017 can be another successful year for us!"

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tammyy2j

19-01-2017, 15:52

This is stupid thug behaviour from Aaron

Perdita

22-01-2017, 08:06

Emmerdale's producer, Iain MacLeod, has been getting us all excited today after dropping some major hints about upcoming storylines.

He took to Twitter to answer questions from fans about the soap and he spilled some pretty exciting information about Robert Sugden and Aaron Dingle aka Robron.

After a viewer asked MacLeod: "Will Robron have children one day?" he pretty much gave us a big YES.

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I see no reason why not. Aaron bottle feeding a baby would be cute as heck #AskIain #Emmerdale https://twitter.com/meganannejohn/status/822511679716134913 …
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He said: "I see no reason why not. Aaron bottle feeding a baby would be cute as heck #AskIain #Emmerdale".

We can't help but think this would be a great development for the show.

In an interview with Digital Spy earlier this week, Danny Miller – who plays Aaron – also spoke about the possibility of children for the pair of them.

"Possibly, yeah! I think it would maybe happen a little bit later on down the line, though," he said

"I think if you're going to adopt a child or bring a child into a relationship – regardless of sexuality – you need to be in a position where you're calm and peaceful.

"So maybe not right now, but when the issues are sorted over who Robert is, who Aaron is, and who Robert and Aaron are together, then maybe."

Well, it looks like all parties agree that children could be in the picture soon enough.

During the Q&A session, he also revealed that there's something HUGE happening later this year – almost on par with last year's big car crash.

It looks like it's going to be an exciting year for the soap.

Digital Spy

rossfan

22-01-2017, 08:25

There is something seriously wrong with Iain.

Over this last weekends instagram interview he described Aaron being tied to a radiator as romantic.

Get rid!

rossfan

22-01-2017, 08:25

There is something seriously wrong with Iain.

Over this last weekends instagram interview he described Aaron being tied to a radiator as romantic.

Get rid!

Perdita

14-02-2017, 22:20

http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/aaron-dingle-actor-danny-miller-9817841?ICID=FB_mirror_main

Aaron leaving??

Perdita

15-02-2017, 10:16

Good news for all Robron fans - Emmerdale's Danny Miller isn't leaving the show despite his character's upcoming prison sentence.

Yesterday, it was revealed that Danny's alter ego Aaron Dingle will be sent down for 12 months as punishment for his brutal attack on Kasim Sabet.

The dramatic scenes will air next week, just one day after Aaron's partner Robert Sugden springs a surprise wedding on him.

Since the shock spoiler was revealed, some inaccurate reports have surfaced online claiming that this means Danny is leaving the show and will be absent from our screens for a long time.
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Aaron Dingle and Robert Sugden's wedding day in Emmerdale
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However, Digital Spy can confirm that Danny is going nowhere and the storyline will continue to follow Aaron's time in prison.

Plus, we all know how quickly popular soap characters can be let out for good behaviour - just look at Coronation Street's Maria.

It's already been revealed that Aaron will face a tough time behind bars, but you'll just have to tune in to find out why and what it all means for Robron.

In the meantime, there are two unmissable episodes in store early next week as Aaron and Robert's wedding day arrives. Whether they'll actually get to tie the knot remains to be seen, as we know that police will storm the ceremony and cause chaos.

Yesterday, Digital Spy attended an exclusive Emmerdale press event to promote the Robron wedding. While there, we interviewed Danny Miller, Ryan Hawley and show producer Iain MacLeod about all things Robron - and we also heard some gossip about other characters too.
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Ryan Hawley and Danny Miller play Mr & Mr at an Emmerdale press event
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Danny and Ryan also showed themselves to be up for a laugh by playing their own version of Mr & Mr, testing how well they actually knew their characters. (Ryan won!)

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lizann

15-02-2017, 19:44

when the wedding airs the internet may break :p

Perdita

15-02-2017, 20:46

when the wedding airs the internet may break :p

This site might do with mass postings on a certain spoiler thread :p

Perdita

18-02-2017, 19:46

Fans of Emmerdale super couple Aaron Dingle and Robert Sugden (aka Robron) were sent into a bit of a panic when it was revealed that Aaron will be sent down for 12 months as punishment for attacking Kasim Sabet.

And to make it worse, as you'd expect in soapland, Aaron gets sent away the day after Robert springs a surprise wedding on him, meaning various outlets were soon speculating that all this means the actor who plays Aaron, Danny Miller, would soon be leaving the show.

Digital Spy had already confirmed that Danny is going nowhere, with the show sticking with Aaron's storyline through his time in prison, but now Danny has stated definitively that he expects to last on the soap at least until some point next year.

"There are plans for Aaron for a while," he said in an interview with The Daily Record. "But I've said in interviews before that Aaron might be killed off. He might be gone next year. You don't know how the soap world works.

"I love the people at Emmerdale and it would be difficult to say goodbye but you never know."

Emmerdale star reveals "dark times ahead" for Aaron
And if time in prison does get a little dark for Aaron, it looks like Danny doesn't mind going down that road either.

"Any actor would be lying if they said they don't prefer the darker stuff," he added. "As long as it's believable and it's not just heaping more misery on Aaron, I'll buy into it 100 per cent and give it my all."

Digital Spy was able to attend an Emmerdale press event with Danny and his co-star Ryan Hawley (Robert Sugden) last week, during which we interviewed both stars, as well as producer Iain MacLeod, about all things Robron.

We even got them to play a little game of Mr & Mr as well to see if they truly knew their characters, and all of that content will be going up tomorrow (Sunday, February 19) so be sure to check back then to find out more.

Emmerdale airs weeknights on ITV.

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Perdita

19-02-2017, 08:25

The Emmerdale storyline that Robron fans have been waiting months for is finally here.

Monday and Tuesday's episodes centre around an intimate wedding ceremony for Robert Sugden and Aaron Dingle at The Woolpack, with some classic Dingle chaos and a shock visit from the police all threatening to derail the day.

Digital Spy paid a visit to the Emmerdale set in Leeds this week as Ryan Hawley and Danny Miller - who play Robert and Aaron - both spoke openly about all the drama to come.

Read on for their thoughts on the wedding, the ceremony not being legal, and the dark times ahead for Aaron when he's jailed for attacking Kasim.

Do you think it's the right decision for Robert and Aaron to get married at this point?

Danny: "Yeah, definitely. After the journey they've been on, everyone wants them to have a happy ending, I think. It's probably the happiest of endings that they can have, I suppose!

"We knew a while ago that it was eventually going to happen, but then certain things brought it forward a lot quicker than we thought. It's great that it was done in an environment where Robert and Aaron are so familiar with and it's so intimate as well, which I think is fitting for both characters."

Ryan: "It's a comfortable family affair with all the family around, so I thought it was quite nice."

Does part of you worry that getting married would make Robron's relationship less dramatic?

Ryan: "No, it just heightens the stakes in terms of them being married. They'd be more committed to each other and more concrete. There's lots of potential for their relationship. I think it's nice to see two characters who are so in love with each other take that step."
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How do you feel about becoming an honorary Dingle, Ryan?

Ryan: "Well I'm not sure I'm an honorary Dingle! (Laughs.) But it's nice that he's getting on with all of the Dingles. It gives me more opportunities to have scenes with different people, which is great. I remember working on the Christmas episode - Christmas with the Dingles was a lot of fun!"

Can you tell us a bit about the wedding itself?

Danny: "Well, the Dingles know Aaron is going to prison and it's going to be for a while. The idea is that he's going to miss all of these seasons, so they cram all of the seasons into one. All these Halloween and Christmas decorations - really tacky stuff - start making an appearance!"

How will it be when Aaron goes to prison?

Ryan: "It's a horrible thing for both of them. Aaron is in prison doing who knows what, while Robert is on the outside and his life is going to be on hold just as much as Aaron's. It's going to be a lot of work for him - he's got Liv to look after too."

Will Aaron have a tough time in prison?

Danny: "Yeah – standard! I think you'll see when it happens, but there's a particular sort of storyline they wanted to make the public aware of. They fitted it in very well with a romantic storyline and mixed it with drama, really. This whole wedding is rushed and brought forward because Aaron is going to prison because of his stupid actions with Kasim and Finn.

"Obviously things get a bit dark for Aaron in there. There will be certain people in there who push his buttons and make his time very difficult, even more so than it would have been.

"Beforehand, the wedding is the perfect place to say they're just one family. Just because Aaron is away doesn't mean that the family is going to fall to pieces. It's a time for Robert to be strong for the family and look after Liv. Chas is there to help out too, but he knows how much of a handful Liv can be.

"It's a difficult time for both of them, but the commitment there will keep them going."
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Emmerdale have even built a prison set, haven't they?

Danny: "Yeah, I was aware of it last year and I knew it was going to be some point this year. It's great to go into somewhere and meet new characters that you guys will meet eventually. It really makes Aaron into a dark young man."

So are all of your scenes in a prison set now?

Danny: "We've done some of it and not all of it is at a prison set - some of it is location work. We've done bits in there, but it's going to be a real dark harrowing time for Aaron unfortunately."

How do you feel about Aaron's storylines going in that darker direction again?

Danny: "You expect it - draw the viewers in and then throw it back out to them. With Aaron getting so committed to Robert, Aaron is going to be very positive and thinks he'll get through it when he goes into prison.

"But obviously once he's in prison, things change. It's going to be a really dark time for him and it will be a case of whether Aaron confides in people for some help."

Some viewers aren't happy that the Robron wedding isn't a 'legal' wedding, having been arranged so quickly. Do you think it matters?

Ryan: "It's a bit of paper, isn't it? It's more important that two people are making that step and commitment to themselves. It doesn't matter to them or anyone else attending the wedding. It's more about celebrating their relationship and the love they have for each other. It's like a private thing for them both."

Danny: "They don't need a piece of paper to define that they're married. They're both there and committed to each other, so no, I don't think it's a problem. It's just a bit of paper."
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Could Robert try to seek revenge on Kasim for Aaron being in prison?

Ryan: "That isn't something we've seen so far. Robert needs to stay out of trouble. The main thing for Aaron is making sure he doesn't have anything else to worry about while he's in prison. So it's taking care of everything at work, the scrapyard, Liv, the house, and all of that, so Aaron doesn't have to worry about it.

"Robert is trying to prove to Aaron that he's a strait-laced guy now. He loves him and he's there to support him. So revenge wouldn't fit or support that."

At one point, there was talk of Robert and Aaron getting married in Vegas. Do you wish it had happened?

Danny: "Well, we had to think about Aaron's criminal record and all that!"

Ryan: "But Cain was going to arrange a fake passport for Debbie, so it's not all ruled out! (Laughs.)"

Would you say Robert has become less materialistic?

Ryan: "It would seem so, wouldn't it? He's working in a scrapyard and he's not necessarily mucking in, but he's still taking care of the business. I think the character has changed a lot since I came in. He's got a much more romantic storyline now, as opposed to being a duplicitous villain. He's definitely more moral and it's interesting to see that journey."

Are you excited to see the fan reaction to Robron's wedding?

Danny: "I'm interested to see it, yeah. I don't think they'll expect this. I think they'll be expecting something massive, but it has to be rushed purely on the basis of Robert wanting to make the three of them a proper family. There's also the fact that Aaron is going to prison and it could be another year before Robert gets the chance to marry him.

"So if they bear that in mind and also the intimacy of it, I think they'll enjoy it."
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Will Paddy put his negative feelings towards Robert aside when Aaron goes to prison?

Ryan: "Well I think Paddy is a moral character, isn't he? And you'd think under the circumstances he'd be sympathetic and understanding towards Robert's situation. I don't really want to go into too much of it but I think it would certainly seem that way."

Ryan, would you like your on-screen brother Andy to come back?

Ryan: "Kelvin's very sorely missed here and we used to share a dressing room. He was great for me, a great character to work with and a great actor as well. I really enjoyed working with him, so I can only say yes to that really. But who knows what's going to happen?"

When Aaron gets out of prison, could there be an even bigger wedding?

Danny: "It's something that we've discussed, actually, just between the two of us, bearing in mind that it was so rushed and people had to go sooner than we expected. The story has been sped up so Lucy [Pargeter, who plays Chas] can be there [before she goes on maternity leave] and Isobel [Steele, who plays Liv] can be there as well [before she takes time off to do exams].

"I just think because of how quick it is, we were discussing that there might be something later on. But that's obviously just our opinion, we don't actually know. Obviously we've got the storyline in prison and there's loads more to come before we even think about it."

Would you have preference on last names?

Danny: "I've been fighting for 8 years to be a Dingle, so…!"

Ryan: "They're both central families in the show, so it would be quite weird for either of them to lose that. I think Robert, other than Diane, is the only Sugden in the show. Victoria's now a Barton. There's Sarah and Jack, but in terms of adult characters in the show, Robert and Diane are the only two remaining and they're the flagship family of the show."

You could have a double-barrel name...

Ryan: "Yeah, Sugden-Dingle or Dingle-Sugden!"

Emmerdale airs Robert and Aaron's wedding on Monday and Tuesday (February 20 and 21) at 7pm on ITV. This final unseen picture shows them sharing a kiss in Tuesday's episode, but is it as husband and husband? Or did the arrival of police mid-way through the ceremony spoil their chance at a happy ever after?
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Perdita

19-02-2017, 08:25

lizann

01-03-2017, 22:12

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Second wedding ceremony at some point

is the one done already which didn't happen in the pub

some on line talk of aaron getting raped and beaten in prison

Perdita

28-03-2017, 10:16

Emmerdale's Robert Sugden fears being exposed as a love cheat when Aaron Dingle gets released from prison next week.

Robert (Ryan Hawley) recently betrayed Aaron badly by sleeping with his old flame Rebecca White, but he's kept quiet about his mistake ever since after encouragement from Aaron's mum Chas.

Aaron's return scenes air on Thursday, April 6 as his jail ordeal finally comes to an end thanks to his successful appeal, but Robert can't help worrying that his release will lead to big trouble.

Robert knows that he's in a total mess with Rebecca and that she could take revenge against him by revealing the truth to Aaron (Danny Miller), especially after her threats when he rejected her.

Sure enough, Rebecca (Emily Head) can't resist putting in an unwanted appearance at Aaron's surprise welcome home party and Robert is convinced that this doesn't bode well at all.

When Robert spots Aaron and Rebecca having a quiet chat at the pub, could this be the moment that the truth comes out?

And when Aaron becomes overwhelmed and anxious, is this a sign that his prison demons have followed him back to the village?

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tammyy2j

28-03-2017, 14:57

I think Ross will overhear them

alcapo11

28-03-2017, 15:09

I think Ross will overhear them

I wonder what he will demand from Robert though to keep his mouth shut. Robert hasn't any got any money, has he?

Perdita

07-06-2017, 04:23

It's been a roller-coaster ride for fans of Robron amid mixed signals about the couple's future.

First The Sun reported that Emmerdale's Danny Miller – who plays Aaron Dingle – had signed a new deal with the soap and was set to say on in the Dales for another year. There was obvious elation... but not for long.

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In a now-deleted tweeted, Miller laughed off reports of a new deal by writing: "I do love 'close sources' — wish they'd told me about the new contract!"

Although Miller has denied the new contract, it of course doesn't mean that Danny will be leaving the soap any time in the near future. Digital Spy has reached out to Emmerdale for clarification.

In the meantime, drama continues to follow Robron around. Following the discovery of Robert's affair with Rebecca White while Aaron was in prison, the couple have vowed to move forward together – but not if Ross Barton has anything to do with it.

In scenes set to air next week, Robert is out for revenge after being blackmailed for money by Ross, and we're not entirely convinced it's going to end well.

Desperate to get back in control of the situation, Robert will demand his money back from Ross, who belittles him in response, leaving Robert more furious than ever.

Fed up with Ross calling the shots, Robert later tells Aaron that he's going to get his revenge, but what he has planned is yet to be revealed.

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Perdita

21-09-2017, 04:36

The rumours were true! Emmerdale newcomer Dr Mason is the latest love interest for Aaron Dingle, who's being pressured into moving on from Robert Sugden once and for all.

After Aaron's teenage sister Liv Flaherty did a spot of matchmaking in Wednesday night's episode (September 20), he hesitantly decided to give things a go with the handsome doc. But what does this mean for Robron?

Digital Spy and other media caught up with Danny Miller – who plays Aaron – at a recent Emmerdale press visit to ask that very question. And after months of frustration, things are finally sounding a bit more positive for Robron fans...

How does Aaron feel about potentially moving on from Robert? Is it a big step for him?

"It's not necessarily in Aaron's state of mind right now to move on from Robert – it's very much Liv who is driving it forward. She still likes Robert and wants them to be together, but ultimately she just wants Aaron to be happy, so she tries to push this relationship onto him.

"When Robert embarrassed Liv in front of Rebecca, that triggered her to think: 'Right, I'm going to help him move on'. So she wants to annoy Robert at the same time as getting Aaron to be happy – which we all know is an impossible task!"

How would you describe their connection?

"There is that flicker of attraction in the hospital – kind of 'oh, he's fit', like you do – but it's moreso from the doctor at first as Aaron is caught up with Liv's situation at the time. The doctor is flirtatious and Aaron doesn't really know how to deal with it, as it's been a long time."

Is it interesting to be paired with someone else after so much time working with Ryan Hawley?

"Yeah, it's strange actually. I'm so used to working with Ryan – coming into work and kissing him just becomes part of the job. When someone new comes in – whether that's a man or a woman – it's always nerve-wracking for an actor to kiss someone with all of the crew staring at you.

"It's part of soap and it keeps it exciting that you get these new relationships while we're all dying for the underlying relationship, which is with Robert and Aaron, to work out. It causes some frustration for the viewers!"

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How do you think viewers will react?

"I don't know actually – they're Robert and Aaron lovers, aren't they? Despite anything that Robert or Aaron does, they can do no wrong to each other in their eyes and they're constantly pushing for that relationship. But I think it's needed for this relationship to come in. A bond forms between Aaron and the doctor.

"I think in the real world, Aaron isn't really that interested in that moment, but moreso when he sees Robert – as well as everyone sticking their noses in as usual – he just feels like a fish out of water. So he could then call it a day – or does he?"

The reaction to Robron is still really strong, isn't it?

"It's been amazing – I sometimes go on Twitter and haven't been on screen for a while, but you still get notification after notification of people asking questions and sharing YouTube clips of videos that people have made.

"You get inundated with it and it's amazing that there's such a wide variety of people invested in it and wanting this couple to work. They're a nightmare couple, really – but they're so in love with each other.

"The reaction comes from all backgrounds, like older women who love the chemistry, and other people who are homosexual or bisexual thanking us for doing the story and helping them.

"99% of people are very polite about it and very complimentary. I just feel very lucky to be a part of this couple who work so well together. Ryan and I are really missing working with each other. We do still see little bits of each other, but we're not so full-on at the moment."

Do you think the time apart will make the eventual reunion all the better for viewers?

"I think so, yeah. It's going to be electric when they do eventually get back together. Iain [MacLeod, Emmerdale producer] has made it clear that he's really up for a happy ending, it's just a case of when and how much they can fall apart before they come back together.

"I think it will be a big do and I think we owe it to the fans to give them a really good reunion and then just see where it goes from there. It'll be amazing when they do come back together."

There's never a happy ending in soap though, is there?

"Well, maybe for a month! Iain's quite adamant that he does want that happy ending, it's just a case of when and how much stress we can put the viewers through before it happens!"

Do you think Aaron can ever learn to cope with Rebecca having Robert's baby?

"I think that life moves on. Originally I thought that there was no way of doing it, but Aaron loves Robert and you can't ever get rid of that feeling. So if that means that he has to take it on, as much as it is annoying him, it'll be interesting to see which way it goes.

"It'll be difficult because Rebecca and the baby will always be there as a reminder, so it's a case of whether Aaron can ever forgive and forget and try and help out a bit."

How did you feel about Ryan winning Best Soap Actor at the TV Choice Awards recently?

"I was buzzing for him. Ryan's worked so hard to support not just Aaron's story but our story and he deserves recognition as well. I'd have been happy for him or John Middleton to win, but especially for Ryan as he deserves some recognition for all of the work he has put in over the last two years. I was really happy for him."

What's it like having Lucy Pargeter back on set as your on-screen mum Chas?

"I haven't seen her yet! Isobel who plays Liv is obviously back too and she's like my best mate and like a real sister – she's so fun to be with. It's just been Ryan and I for so long, that it's nice to have that added dynamic of doing bits with Liv and bits with Chas. I do have scenes with her coming up, I just haven't seen her yet.

"It's nice and it's like a bit of fresh air – it gives you someone different to work with and bounce off."

Are you going to be sad when Adam Thomas leaves?

"Oh, yeah – Kelvin's gone, Adam's going. Everyone has their little cliques and groups of people you work with the most – I work with Adam a lot so he'll be missed. I see him a lot outside of work, but it won't be the same as it's always been. I wish him the best of luck because he's a fantastic actor and a great lad, so I wish him nothing but luck. But yeah, I'm gutted!"

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SomersetSunShin

21-09-2017, 05:24

kiwigirl

21-09-2017, 23:45

My own opinion is that Aaron will be better off without that schemer Robert in his life. The Doctor is cutie:wub:

Perdita

08-12-2017, 07:33

Emmerdale's Aaron Dingle makes a brave move this Christmas as he tells his new boyfriend Alex Mason about his history of self-harm.

Aaron (Danny Miller) decides to tell Alex the truth, fearing that he's losing his love interest due to his anxiety over his scars.

As we've previously revealed, upcoming episodes see Aaron reject Alex when he wants to take their relationship to the next level.

Aaron is nervous about Alex seeing the scars on his chest, knowing that he'd have to provide an explanation if they were intimate together.

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On Christmas Day, a fed-up Alex suggests to Aaron that they should spend some time apart, but Aaron convinces him otherwise and gets him to stay for a day of festive celebrations with the Dingles.

The next day, Aaron braces himself for a difficult conversation with Alex. The good news is that he can count on some moral support from his grandmother Faith, who's experienced anxiety of her own due to her double mastectomy.

Nervous over the reaction he might receive, Aaron admits to Alex that he self-harmed in the past.

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Fortunately for Aaron, the conversation goes much better than he expected and things get passionate between them as Alex is supportive and understanding.

With Aaron and Alex seemingly going from strength to strength, what does this mean for Robert?

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tammyy2j

28-02-2018, 22:54

New teaser spoilers released by Emmerdale have revealed that a sinister character will turn up in the village and bring trouble to Robron's door in April.

The unknown male character is being billed as a "figure from the past" with a connection to Aaron, but who will it be and what does he have planned for the popular couple?

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Jason back?

heydrich39

01-03-2018, 16:21

Danny miller left emmerdale to do new stuff, came back tail between legs, sorry Danny but you can't act

Perdita

17-04-2019, 20:42

lizann

17-04-2019, 20:45

danny gets too hot headed on social media and thinks he is golden untouchable for the show

flappinfanny

17-04-2019, 23:17

https://www.entertainmentdaily.co.uk/soaps/emmerdale/fans-call-for-emmerdales-danny-miller-to-be-fired/?fbclid=IwAR1ftx9bSTwd_US_MLbEJY81VEFvtrVMXaHG2Hxk isaKdS9afpPQGWZUJC8

Soap fans demand his sacking??????????????

When i watched it I thought he was joking about, not to be taken seriously surely? And we are talking the Mail and Sun.

flappinfanny

18-04-2019, 00:24

It would not hurt Danny cutting back on his drinking, there is always going to be some turd with a mobile filming you.

lizann

21-10-2019, 19:19

prison break with billy's help, why?

heydrich39

21-10-2019, 22:32

Worst actor ever, know wonder he couldn't get work when he left we will know have weeks of his blubbering and whinging

lizann

07-11-2019, 15:49

i predict a love triangle with aaron vic and luke

heydrich39

08-11-2019, 10:17

Why didn't they just write Aaron off when Robert went, this boring bad boy boo-hoo storyline has been repeated so much already, Pinocchio could act better than Danny Miller

tammyy2j

05-12-2019, 13:19

Metro is predicting a dark Christmas for Aaron as he attempts suicide

tammyy2j

20-09-2020, 00:28

Danny Miller has opened up about Aaron Dingle's bullying backstory, and how meeting newcomer Ben opens up dark past memories for him.

Simon Lennon has been cast in the role of Ben, who is Aaron's new love interest, but they don't hit it off straight away when Ben reminds Aaron that he used to bully him for being gay.

Speaking to Digital Spy and other media Danny said: "That part of his life is something that has brought up a lot of dark moments for Aaron, like self-harm and stuff, and in a way this was almost self-harming, bullying Ben was his way of releasing the anger of what his abusive dad Gordon was doing to him at home.

"For anyone who says, 'You bullied me in high school', I think anybody would be shocked if they didn't know that that's what they were doing. But I think in Aaron's way, selfishly, he thought, 'Something's happening in my life personally, so I'm going to make somebody else's life a misery', which is the selfish approach, but it's kind of that self-loathing, inner angst that Aaron's always had."

Danny explained that Aaron has "almost come to terms" with his past and "surviving the ordeal and still being here" after his dad was convicted of abusing him as a child, and he now just wants to move on.

"Then obviously this comes up, and there's mixed emotions, because he regrets what he's done, but also in his mind he's justified why he's done it," he continued.

"But then he sort of comes round to the other side and thinks, 'It's not actually justifiable in any means to bully somebody'."

The actor then explained that way of thinking was Aaron's old default way of dealing with things, but he's changed and he really likes Ben and wants to make a go of things.

"But then the whole Robert thing reappears again, and he's suddenly got no idea what he wants in life again, and he's stood there," Danny added.

"So it's difficult, because he's embarrassed over why he would make those life choices back then, and bully a lad who was actually quite genuine and had a heart."

Viewers should expect Aaron to try and make it up to Ben, but will it work?

"He almost tries to open up to him, and explain his reasons for it ? not that obviously there is a good reason for doing that ? but almost wants to justify to Ben why he did it, and make amends for it all," Danny said.

"I think in some ways it's quite hard to Ben to accept, and sort of move on with. I think Aaron is again self-loathing over the fact that he can't do much to help him, and because of that he doesn't really get along with him at first, and I think he just really wants him to like him."

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