Swapping the drama of the Dales to the glamour of the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom, Lawrence Robb has certainly stepping outside of his comfort zone this series.

Partnered with Jowita Przystał, Robb had a rocky start tot he competition, but icons week proved to be a turning point, as the pair earned an impressive 30 points.

With another live show coming up this Saturday, Robb will be hoping to keep the momentum going.

So, just who is Lawrence Robb as he takes on the Strictly ballroom? Scroll on to find out!

Who is Lawrence Robb?

Lawrence Robb is an actor best known for his role as Mackenzie 'Mack' Boyd on Emmerdale. Over the years, Robb has been at the centre of many of the show's most explosive storylines, including affairs, kidnap, murder and this year's landmark crossover, Corriedale.

Before joining Emmerdale six years ago, Robb appeared in I Hate Suzie alongside Billie Piper, Legally Blonde The Musical and Mojo in the West End.

Lawrence Robb's Strictly journey so far

Paso Doble (4 + 5 + 5 + 6 = 20)

Viennese Waltz (4 + 5 + 4 + 6 = 19 = 39)

Rumba (5 + 5 + 4 + 6 = 20)

Salsa (7 + 8 + 7 + 8 = 30)

What has Lawrence Robb said about Strictly Come Dancing?

Lawrence admittedly feels "overwhelmed" about joining Strictly 2026, as well as "nervous, trepidatious, but excited is the overriding emotion".

He said: "I've never done anything like this before, and from the very minimal dancing that I've done in the past, I know that it's going to be an uphill battle from the get-go. I think once things kick off, I'll probably understand what I've got myself into!"

Lawrence joked that his mum is probably more excited than him, adding: "And for someone that is going to host Strictly parties every Saturday, I kind of feel like I owe it to her to do at least relatively well so she can carry on hosting them!"

Strictly Come Dancing continues on Saturday 24 October at 6:30pm on BBC One and iPlayer.

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