ITV Emmerdale Lawrence Robb's life off-screen, girlfriend and dance background ahead of Strictly

The soap star studied musical theatre at university15:30, 15 Aug 2026Lawrence Robb has been a familiar face on our TV screens over the years, best known for portraying Mackenzie Boyd on the ITV soap Emmerdale. The Scottish actor will soon be swapping the Dales for the dancefloor as he's set to join the cast of Strictly Come Dancing.‌The exciting news was announced earlier this month on social media, with many of Lawrence's Emmerdale co-stars rushing to send their love and support. Amy Walsh (Tracy Metcalfe) said: "Omg omg omg!!!!!!!!!!! Amazing!!!!!!!!" Isabel Hodgins (Victoria Sugden) said: "Dream stealer can't wait to see you waltz in a kilt x." Eden Taylor-Draper (Belle Dingle) added: "I am SO excited."‌Former Emmerdale star Lewis Cope (Nicky Miligan), who took part in last year's serie