New Strictly star deleted dance experience from CV ahead of competing on new series

EMMERDALE star Lawrence Robb has deleted his dance experience from his CV ahead of starring on Strictly Come Dancing. The actor, 34, who plays Mackenzie Boyd in the ITV1 soap, was a former pupil at The Dance School of Scotland. Emmerdale star Lawrence Robb has deleted his dance experience from his CV ahead of his Strictly stint Credit: ITV The actor who plays Mackenzie Boyd in the ITV1 soap, was a former pupil at The Dance School of Scotland Credit: Getty However his profile on the United Agents talent website has now removed his dance training ahead of the BBC show starting next month. It previously stated that Lawrence had trained in jazz, ballet, modern, contemporary and pas de deux. Sign up for the Emmerdale newsletter Thank you! Lawrence previously opened up about his dance experience during his two years at the school. “I studied at Knightswood incorporating the Dance School of Scotland along with the musical theatre course back in 2007 and left in 2009,” he said. “I then went on to the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama and since then have done a few things in the West End.” Nine celebrities out of the line-up of 15 stars have past dance experience. A source said: “Strictly famously features Latin and ballroom styles. “Lawrence clearly has a good foundation but Strictly will be a whole new challenge for him.” Most read in TV We approached his agent for comment. Comment now