Kev Townsend gave Emmerdale viewers a jaw-dropping shock when he resorted to a full-blown armed robbery, all in a last-ditch attempt to win Robert Sugden back. According to recent coverage, his reckless plan unfolded on Wednesday night, triggering a dramatic turnaround in how audiences feel about him. (Entertainment Daily)

Kev’s Desperate Plan Spirals Out of Control

Kev is convinced that if he helps Robert raise £2,000 for a piece of farm machinery, he can repair their fractured relationship. But rather than taking a simple loan or honest route, he hatches a dangerous plan: he takes a gun, dons a disguise from a shop's lost-property box, and carries a black holdall. (TV Guide)

When his getaway driver backs out at the last minute, Kev fakes chest pains to manipulate Liam into driving him to Hotten. However, he doesn’t head to the chemist — instead, he storms into a pawn shop and robs it, making off with cash, jewelry, and even a samurai sword. (Entertainment Daily)

The stolen sword becomes a key piece of the puzzle. Given Kev’s background and love of martial arts, Robert and Aaron quickly realize something’s deeply wrong. When Robert later confronts him, he finds Kev with the stolen loot in hand, cementing their suspicions. (Entertainment Daily)

Kev Is Arrested: Robron’s Risky Counterplot

Tensions continue to rise: next week’s spoilers reveal that Robert and Aaron decide Kev has gone too far and need to end his influence over their lives. They plan to have him arrested for the robbery so they can finally be free of his manipulations. (TV Guide; Yahoo News)

Robert tries to pressure Kev into revealing where the stolen items are hidden, but Kev refuses. He ominously tells Robert he doesn’t like being lied to — a comment that sends Robert into a panic, fearing that Kev may uncover his and Aaron’s darkest secret. (Entertainment Daily)

Meanwhile, Liam reveals a bombshell: Kev was never terminally ill. This lie, previously used by Kev to gain sympathy and control, becomes central to Robert and Aaron’s plot. (TV Guide)

In a tense scene, Kev sneaks into the church to retrieve the holdall of loot — but he’s unaware that Aaron is watching him. Aaron calls Robert, and shortly after DS Carter arrives to arrest Kev for the armed robbery. (Entertainment Daily)

The big question looms: Will Kev realize who betrayed him? And if he does, will there be retribution — or worse, could Robron be in real danger? (Entertainment Daily)

Fans U-Turn: Suddenly Want Kev to Stay

Despite his criminal act, viewers seem to be softening toward Kev. After weeks of despising him, many fans are now rallying for him to remain in the village for good. (Entertainment Daily)

• One fan wrote: “I love Kev – can we keep him please?”

• Another said: “Kev’s a great addition! Hope he stays permanently.”

• Others positively praised his chaotic mix of interests: “Crochet, baking, karaoke, armed robbery… Kev’s so entertaining!”

• One viewer admitted: “Gun or not, I’m now utterly in love with Kev and don’t want him to leave.” (Entertainment Daily)

Given that Kev isn’t truly dying and he’s Lewis’s father, some fans argue there’s still a place for him in Emmerdale — if he can navigate his next prison stint carefully. (TV Guide)

A Dangerous Game — But Could It Make Kev More Human?

Part of Kev’s appeal may lie in his complexity. He’s not just a criminal — viewers have glimpsed softer sides of him through his quirky hobbies and his heartfelt, if misguided, love for Robert. After the robbery, some fans see him not just as a threat, but as a tragic figure desperate to make things right. (Entertainment Daily)

Still, his actions are undeniably dangerous. By involving Liam, using violence, and spiralling into criminal activity, Kev risks everything. If his betrayal is exposed, Robert and Aaron’s plan could backfire — and Kev might not go quietly. (Entertainment Daily; TV Guide)