Who is Lawrence Robb’s girlfriend Pamela Blair? Meet the Emmerdale star’s partner

EMMERDALE’S Lawrence Robb is a familiar face to soap fans as Mackenzie Boyd, and he’s about to reach an even bigger audience on Strictly 2026. The actor is dating West End performer Pamela Blair – their relationship went public after they were pictured together at the BAFTA Scotland Awards in 2024. Lawrence Robb is one of the celebs featuring in Strictly 2026 Credit: BBC The soap star is in a relationship with West End performer Pamela Blair Credit: Getty Who is Lawrence Robb’s girlfriend Pamela Blair? Pamela Blair is a professional musical theatre performer who trained at Laine Theatre Arts. She is currently appearing in the West End production of The Devil Wears Prada at London’s Dominion Theatre, where she sings as part of the ensemble. Sign up for the Emmerdale newsletter Thank you! The Devil Wears Prada musical features music by Sir Elton John. It’s based on Lauren Weisberger’s novel and the hit movies starring Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway. Pamela’s previous stage work includes Beauty and the Beast on its UK tour, 42nd Street at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Cinderella at the London Palladium, and Oklahoma! at the BBC Proms. She also appeared as Megan in the film Tomorrow Morning (2022). How long have Lawrence Robb and Pamela Blair been dating? The couple have not publicly revealed when they started dating. Lawrence was previously in a long-term relationship with actress Joanne Thomson. A source told The Sun at the time: “Lawrence and Joanne broke up some time ago very quietly. Most read in TV “He later met Pamela and they hit it off. They’ve attended industry events together and been on some lovely travels together. “They decided to keep things very private and lowkey. “He’s a very private person and some fans can be a bit much and can’t separate their feelings about his character from him so there’s a balance to be struck.” When is Lawrence Robb on Strictly Come Dancing 2026? Lawrence, 34, is one of the celebrities taking part in Strictly Come Dancing 2026. The Emmerdale star has previous dance experience, having spent two years at the Dance School of Scotland from 2007 to 2009 as part of its musical theatre course. He later attended the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, and also performed in the West End. The insider told us: “There is no rule that celebrities cannot have dance experience before taking part and it would be near impossible to find a cast of celebrities who have no previous dance experience as many people in the entertainment industry go to stage school. “Lawrence has never been trained in Ballroom or Latin and has not tried to hide his dancing experience, but it is not remotely similar to what he will be required to learn for the show.” Announcing his Strictly stint, Lawrence described appearing on the show as a “dream come true”. He said: “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!” Lawrence added: “Help, please. Very much looking forward to it, very exciting, but I’m terrified.” Strictly 2026 launches on BBC One and iPlayer on Saturday, September 19. Comment now