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Who is Lawrence Robb? Meet Strictly Come Dancing 2026 contestant and actor

From the Dales to the dancefloor, has Lawrence been able to make an impression?

Jowita Pryzstal and Lawrence Robb stood next to each other doing different dance moves.

BBC/Guy Levy

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 3:58 pm

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Lawrence Robb will be hoping to bounce back on the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom after last week's difficult night on the dance floor.

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Over the past few weeks Robb, alongside Jowita Przystał have found themselves climbing up the leaderboard, but last week's Jive saw the pair awarded just 19 points.

With Halloween week bringing another test on the dancefloor, along with a brand new dance-off twist, Robb will be keen to put on a performance that'll secure him another week in the competition.

With another live show coming up, just who is Lawrence Robb as he takes on the Strictly ballroom? Scroll on to find out!

Who is Lawrence Robb?

Lawrence Robb smiling ahead, wearing a silky red shirt and black trousers.

Lawrence Robb. BBC/Ray Burmiston/BBC Creative

Age: 34

Job: Emmerdale actor

Instagram: @lawrencejarobb

Partner: Jowita Przystał

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

Scoreboard

Week 1: Paso Doble (4 + 5 + 5 + 6 = 20)

Week 2: Viennese Waltz (4 + 5 + 4 + 6 = 19 = 39)

Week 3: Rumba (5 + 5 + 4 + 6 = 20)

Week 4: Salsa (7 + 8 + 7 + 8 = 30)

Week 5: Jive (4 + 5 + 4 + 6 = 19)

What has Lawrence Robb said about Strictly Come Dancing?

A man and a woman holding hands whilst dancing the Viennese Waltz on the Strictly dance floor.

Lawrence Robb and Jowita Przysta. BBC/Guy Levy

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 31 October at 6:30pm on BBC One and iPlayer.

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Katelyn MensahSenior Entertainment Writer

Katelyn Mensah is the Senior Entertainment Writer for Radio Times, covering all major entertainment programmes, reality TV shows and the latest hard-hitting documentaries. She previously worked at The Tab, with a focus on reality TV and showbiz news and has obtained a BA (Hons) in Journalism.

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