Emmerdale spoilers: Aaron Dingle goes on a date with Ben despite bullying him for being gay at school
AARON Dingle manages to bag a date with newcomer Ben next week in Emmerdale.
The mechanic will try and flirt with Ben - who will be played by Our Girl star Simon Lennon - only to be reminded he used to bully him at school for being gay.
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Aaron was devastated when his ex-husband Robert Sugden was sentenced to life in prison last year with a minimum term of 14 years before parole - after he killed Victoria’s rapist Lee.
Things worsened when Robert was moved to a prison on the Isle of Wight, meaning it’d be difficult for Aaron to visit.
Aaron was left devastated when Robert then cruelly split up with him, knowing that the transfer would make their marriage impossible.
Next week’s episodes of Emmerdale will see Liv notice how often Aaron has been visiting the Hide.
Everything fits into place when she catches Aaron staring at Ben.
When Al later introduces Ben to Aaron, it’s clear there’s a spark there.
The next day, Chas urges Aaron to go on a kayaking session with Ben.
But when Aaron turns up for the session, Ben looks at him with contempt.
Ben tells Aaron he must have a short memory, before storming off.
Later, Ben reveals to a confused Aaron that he used to bully him at school for being gay.
Aaron opens up to Victoria about the situation, explaining how embarrassed and ashamed he feels.
But taking Vic’s advice, Aaron later does his best to make things up to Ben and apologise profusely.
Aaron is overjoyed when they arrange a date and hopes it could be the start of something special.
But will the pair be able to get over the unfortunate fact that Aaron is Ben’s former bully - or will the relationship be forever doomed?
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Simon, who played Private Brains in the BBC military drama said: "I'm so excited to be joining the cast of Emmerdale.
"I feel so lucky to be a part of such an established, fantastic show.
"Ben and Aaron Dingle have a lot of history and it will all come to the forefront when they're reunited after a long time apart."