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Strictly Come Dancing 2026 confirms Emmerdale favourite Lawrence Robb for line-up

Robb is the 12th celebrity to be announced!

Lawrence Robb looking ahead with a smoulder in front of a sparkly pink background.

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Published: Thursday, 6 August 2026 at 11:39 am

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Emmerdale actor Lawrence Robb has joined the dazzling line-up of Strictly Come Dancing 2026!

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Robb is the 12th celebrity to join the cast, following on from Graeme Hall who was announced yesterday (5 August).

In a statement, Robb said: "I don't know who’s more excited about this, me or my mother. I can't quite believe that I am going to be getting my dancing shoes on this September on one of my favourite shows of all time!

"It's a dream come true, and I can't wait to bring my all to ballroom. Wish me luck, and any advice is very welcome – trust me I’ll need it!"

Best known for his role as Mackenzie 'Mack' Boyd on Emmerdale, 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.

Mackenzie looks broken in a scene from Emmerdale

Lawrence Robb as Mackenzie Boyd. ITV

The actor joins a long line of Emmerdale actors who have taken part in the show, including Kelvin Fletcher, Gemma Atkinson and just last year, Lewis Cope.

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.

The news of Robb's casting was announced via social media, with plenty wishing him well including co-star Bradley Riches and judge Motsi Mabuse who wrote: "Welcome."

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The actor joins the previous announced Lacey Turner, Dani Dyer, Delta Goodrem, Chris Appleton, Cach Mercer, Will Best, Dame Sarah Storey, Jaime Winstone, Bethany Antonia, Shaun Wright-Phillips and Graeme Hall.

This means just three celebrities remain to be announced as Strictly Come Dancing season well and truly begins!

Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC One and iPlayer later this year.

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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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