In May 2016, new "Emmerdale" producer Iain MacLeod reveals Robert will heavily involves the big October storyline along with Aaron. Aaron and Robert will caught in explosive and heart-stopping twist. Iain says 'It's a massive, big storyline for Robron. It's funny, romantic and heartstopping in places. People will be on the edge of their seat – or possibly falling off the end of it. I think viewers want us to keep them together and they have earned the right to be together for a period. Obviously there will be challenges but I'm really rooting for them, I hope that they can make it through!’ The crash storyline also saw the characters of Robert and Aaron get engaged.