ITV Emmerdale’s Lawrence Robb reveals new project after sharing soap exit concern
Emmerdale star Lawrence Robb, who plays Mackenzie Boyd on the ITV soap opera, has announced a new project away from the show and has asked his followers for their support
Emmerdale star Lawrence Robb, who plays Mackenzie Boyd on the ITV soap opera, has announced a new project away from the show and has asked his followers for their support
Emmerdale star Lawrence Robb has announced a new project away from the ITV soap opera.
The actor, 32 – who plays Mackenzie Boyd on the ITV show – has shared his “crazy” decision to take part in the London Marathon later this year. Lawrence has revealed that he will be raising money for the charity Samaritans, which aims to provide support to those in emotional distress or at risk of taking their own life.
Lawrence announced in participation in the upcoming marathon, which will be held in April, in an Instagram video, where he was seen holding his dog. The actor spoke directly to his dedicated followers saying: “I have decided to run the London marathon because I’m crazy.”
He added in the video, in which he was seen with his dog: “I’m running because it’s a wonderful cause. I’m trying to raise as much money as possible to make people realise that they’re not alone.”
Lawrence Robb has announced that he will be running the London Marathon this year (
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The actor announced the news on social media this week and shared content related to his training (
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Lawrence posted photos and videos of his training for the evening. Alongside them, he wrote: “London Marathon Run Alert!!! I’m going to ask you for your hard earned money now. Link to my fundraiser is on my profile. @samaritanscharity.”
Further promoting his goal, he added “I’m trying to raise as much money as possible to help train volunteers to help anyone that’s struggling to cope. Anything you can spare would be greatly appreciated! Big love all!!”
Fans have shared well-wishes over Lawrence’s marathon attempt, but there has also been concern for his future on Emmerdale. One concerned viewer wrote: “Good luck!! Don’t you dare [go] leaving us [on] Emmerdale! Please!!! I am your fave fan!”
Others reflected this sentiment, including one viewer who wrote: “Good luck. Hope you raise loads of money. Pleeeeaaaasssee don’t leave Emmerdale.” Sharing their support, a third person reacted to the news: “Run Lawrence, run. Good luck.”
It comes after Lawrence talked about a time when he thought he was leaving the show. He told the Daily Star that when he heard Charity (played by Emma Atkins) would stab his character, he started to worry about his job.
“The producers pitched it as though I was going to leave the show,” he said. “They told me that Charity stabs Mackenzie and I was like I need to start looking for another job then!”
Mackenzie didn’t die though and actor Lawrence, who has been on the show since 2020, was excited to film the dramatic scenes. He shared: “I was actually excited about having that because I’ve been on the show for a little while now and I’ve not got the chance to do this. Needless to say the novelty of lying in a hospital bed wore off pretty quickly but I’ve never done that.”
Lawrence also mentioned: “They pitched it as I was going to flatline at the end of one episode and everyone was going to be left wondering if I was going to die. So I was quite excited.”
