Emmerdale's Lawrence Robb joins Strictly Come Dancing

[Dominique Farrell]

Emmerdale star Lawrence Robb is the latest celebrity announced for Strictly Come Dancing, saying it is a "dream come true".

The actor, from Glasgow, is the 12th star confirmed for the upcoming series.

He portrays Mackenzie 'Mack' Boyd on the ITV soap, a member of the well-known Dingle family.

Before joining Emmerdale, he appeared in the Sky series I Hate Suzie with Billie Piper and starred in Legally Blonde: The Musical in the West End.

 

Speaking about joining Strictly Come Dancing, he 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 the ballroom. Wish me luck, and any advice is very welcome – trust me I'll need it!"

 

Lawrence Robb joins Lacey Turner, Dani Dyer, Delta Goodrem, Chris Appleton, Cach Mercer, Will Best, Sarah Storey, Jaime Winstone, Bethany Antonia, Shaun Wright-Phillips, and Graeme Hall in the 2026 line-up.

The upcoming series of the BBC show will also be hosted by three new faces – broadcaster Emma Willis, professional dancer Johannes Radebe, and comedian Josh Widdicombe.

They will replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, who announced they were leaving the show late last year.

The BBC has also confirmed five new professional dancers are joining the show this year: Aleksandra Isaeva, Cristian Priori, Lethabo Monametsi, Maddie Ingoldsby, and Mark Karmalita.

The new series will premiere on Saturday, 19 September on BBC One.

 

RTÉ Television.