Strictly hunk sparks concern as he’s forced to miss rehearsals before first live show

A STRICTLY star has sparked concern after missing rehearsals just days before the crucial first live show. The soap star travelled to Italy early last week for his sister’s wedding, leading viewers to question whether it could leave him short of training time with his professional partner.. Lawrence Robb has been paired with professional dancer Jowita Przystał Credit: PA The Emmerdale hunk has travelled to Italy for his sister’s wedding Credit: ITV Emmerdale actor Lawrence Robb, 34, who plays Mackenzie Boyd in the ITV soap, has been paired with pro dancer Jowita Przystał for this year’s competition. Over on Reddit, worried viewers questioned whether Lawrence had managed to squeeze in some rehearsals before travelling abroad. Sign up for the Emmerdale newsletter Thank you! One fan wrote: “Unless him and his partner did some early rehearsals between being paired last Wednesday and when he went away, it’s unlikely he’s done anything yet.” But another reassured concerned viewers, saying: “I’m sure he’ll make up what he’s missed out on… or maybe he’s already done some of it before going away.” Lawrence travelled to Italy for his sister’s wedding early last week Credit: Facebook/@lifewithlawrencerobb Lawrence is preparing to make his Strictly live-show debut this weekend Credit: PA A third added: “Going by interviews Lawrence seems determined to do as much rehearsing as possible and he would have made them aware of his sister’s wedding and needing time off to go to it, so it’s likely they’ve got him a little bit ahead.” They continued: “Week one there’s no eliminations so even if it’s not as perfect as it could be, he’s got plenty of time to improve.” The Sun understands Lawrence worked with Jowita and the Strictly team to ensure he could attend the wedding while keeping up with his training schedule, so there’s no danger of him being under-rehearsed for his first performance this weekend. Lawrence also posted about the family celebration on social media at the time sharing: “My little sister is getting married. Cue the tears.” Most read in TV Despite his break, Lawrence and Jowita will perform together for the first time when Strictly’s live shows begin this Saturday. The judges’ scores from their opening routine will be carried over to the following week, when the public vote opens and the first couple is eliminated. Strictly Come Dancing continues at 6.15pm on Saturday on BBC One and iPlayer. Comment now