Aaron and Robert Sugden kiss in Emmerdale (VIDEO)

Aaron Livesy and Robert Sugden share a passionate kiss in a video released by Emmerdale bosses.

The soap released the snippet on Twitter, writing: "EXCLUSIVE AARON TRAILER: WOW! It's going to be one #HotWinter in #Emmerdale...watch now!"

In the teaser, Robert (Ryan Hawley) pretends that his car has broken down as a ruse to get Aaron (Danny Miller), a mechanic, to come out to the quiet country road on a call out.

After he arrives on the scene, Robert, who is engaged to Chrissie White, makes a move on Aaron, leaving the gay mechanic confused.

The kiss screens during next Thursday's Emmerdale (December 4) at either 7pm and 8pm on ITV.

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