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Lawrence Robb was born on November 7, 1991, in Glasgow and raised in Kilmacolm, according to Wikipedia. At school he played rugby, sang as a choirboy and acted in a pantomime at 14. He trained at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and the Dance School of Scotland, and he also sings, posting covers on social media.
After moving to London, he appeared in the short film The Trouble Downstairs (2014), in Sky Atlantic's I Hate Suzie (2020) and on stage in Into the Woods, Mojo and Legally Blonde.
He joined Emmerdale in 2020 as Mackenzie Boyd, brother of Moira Dingle. Mack's storylines have included marrying Charity Dingle and being kidnapped by John Sugden, and he appeared in the 2026 crossover Corriedale.
"I don't know who's more excited about this, me or my mother," he said on joining Strictly. "It's a dream come true." He is partnered with Jowita Przystał, and they scored 30 in Icons Week. Follow along in Strictly Come Dancing 2026: who's left and how to vote.
Sources: Wikipedia
Our newest Lawrence Robb story, from October 19, 2026, is "Strictly Come Dancing 2026: Who's Left, How to Vote, and the Returning Star Who Topped Week 3": Twelve couples are still chasing the Glitterball, the show is back on BBC One on Saturday, Oct. 24, and one early front-runner is returning after an injury bye. Here's your complete guide.
Mackenzie Boyd, since 2020 (Wikipedia).
Jowita Przystał (our Strictly guide).
Glasgow; he was raised in Kilmacolm (Wikipedia).
At the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and the Dance School of Scotland (Wikipedia).
