Glasgow-born Emmerdale actor Lawrence Robb joins Strictly Come Dancing 2026

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Actor Lawrence Robb, known for Emmerdale, was announced Thursday as the twelfth celebrity joining Strictly Come Dancing 2026, which returns in September. The Glasgow-born actor plays Mackenzie Boyd in ITV's Emmerdale and has appeared in I Hate Suzie, Legally Blonde The Musical, and Mojo. He will compete alongside Lacey Turner, Dani Dyer, Delta Goodrem, and others. Robb said it was a dream come true and called for advice. Previous announced celebrities include Chris Appleton, Will Best, and Dame Sarah Storey. The series airs on BBC One and iPlayer.


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