Emmerdale’s Lawrence Robb will be offscreen until 2027 claims co-star – as he signs up for Strictly Come Dancing

EMMERDALE’S Danny Miller has claimed that his co-star Lawrence Robb will be offscreen until 2027 – after it was revealed that he has signed up for Strictly Come Dancing. Yesterday the actor, who plays Mackenzie ‘Mack’ Boyd in the ITV soap, was announced as the twelfth star who’ll be waltzing round the dancefloor this year. Emmerdale’s Danny Miller (right) has claimed that his co-star Lawrence Robb will be offscreen until 2027 – after he signed up for Strictly Come Dancing Credit: ITV Lawrence is one of the famous faces taking part in this year’s series Credit: PA Since the news hit, many have rushed to social media to wish him luck, including his pal Danny, who plays Aaron Dingle in the show. He took to Instagram to share a snap of his Strictly promo shot, alongside another with his daughter, with the caption: “Swipe to see his number one fan.” Sign up for the Emmerdale newsletter Thank you! Danny wrote in the caption: “Can’t wait for one of my best pals to take to the dance floor @bbcstrictly whilst I’m gutted we won’t have our lodger and ‘manny’ or anyone to do gymnastic drop offs, cook the tea or bedtime books until 2027 we wish you all the best. “We will be supporting every week! Lawrence has been a fan favourite on Emmerdale since 2020 Credit: ITV Danny has played Aaron Dingle in the ITV soap since 2008 Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk “We love you @lawrencejarobb. The Miller Family.” After the news broke about Lawrence’s new gig, one fan said on Reddit: “This confirms that Mack is temporarily leaving then.” Another pointed out: “Going by what Danny posted on his IG, it looks like it’s going to be a long break for him and Lawrence isn’t going to be on Emmerdale set until 2027 (I think Lawrence stays at Danny’s when he’s on Emmerdale set).” A third wrote: “Some soap stars have done Strictly and still made appearances in their show, although I suppose it’s usually Eastenders which is also filmed in London lol.” Most read in TV A fourth pointed out: “Lawrence said in a Insta story video on the BBC Strictly account that he was doing both.” Speaking of his decision to hit the dancefloor, Lawrence said in an Instagram video: “Just a little video message to let you guys know that for the next couple of months, alongside strutting my stuff on the Emmerdale fields, I’m going to be strutting my stuff on the dancefloor wearing sequins and wearing dance shoes. “Because as luck would have it, I am doing Strictly Come Dancing. Help, please. Very much looking forward to it, very exciting, but I’m terrified.” The latest signing comes after celebrity dog trainer Graeme Hall of Channel 5 show Dogs Behaving (Very Badly) fame was previously announced as the eleventh Strictly star. The line-up also sees two Love Island champions taking part this year in the form of series four winner Dani Dyer and series 12’s champ star Cach Mercer. Big Brother host Will Best is another star in the mix alongside EastEnders legend Lacey Turner, Brit movie star Jaime Winstone, footy ace Shaun Wright-Phillips and Aussie pop star Delta Goodrem. Rounding out the line-up is House Of The Dragon actress Bethany Antonia, Paralympian Sarah Storey and Kim Kardashian‘s hairdresser Chris Appleton. Previously, The Sun exclusively revealed that newly single X Factor hunk Jake Quickenden is also in talks with Strictly bosses – though the BBC is yet to officially announce them as a contestant. The new season also welcomes a brand new presenting line-up of Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe. The trio have joined Strictly following the departures of Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly last year. Lawrence has been a fan favourite on Emmerdale since 2020. Comment now