
(Image: Guy Levy/BBC/PA Media.)
Emmerdale star Lawrence Robb took on the first rumba of this year's Strictly Come Dancing as he returned to the ballroom alongside professional partner Jowita Przystal.
The pair performed the notoriously difficult dance during Saturday night's show, earning a score of 20 points from the judges.
First Rumba of the Series
Robb and Przystal were tasked with performing the first rumba of the season, a dance often regarded as one of the toughest styles in the competition due to its technical demands and emphasis on control and storytelling.
Despite a committed performance, the pair finished the night with a total of 20 points from the judging panel.
For use in UK, Ireland or Benelux countries only BBC handout photo of Lawrence Robb & Jowita Przystał, during their appearance on the live show on Saturday for BBC1's Strictly Come Dancing. Picture date: Saturday October 10, 2026. (Image: Guy Levy/BBC/PA Media.)
For use in UK, Ireland or Benelux countries only BBC handout photo of judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas, and Anton Du Beke during the live show on Saturday for BBC1's Strictly Come Dancing. Picture date: Saturday October 10, 2026. (Image: Guy Levy/BBC/PA Media.)
The Leaderboard So Far
The score leaves Robb in the lower half of the leaderboard, although there is still all to play for as the public vote is combined with the judges' scores ahead of Sunday's results show.
The actor will now be hoping viewers get behind him to help secure a place in next week's competition.
Another Strong Week for Delta Goodrem
Elsewhere, singer Delta Goodrem topped the leaderboard for a second consecutive week after scoring 33 points for her salsa with professional partner Kai Widdrington.
Judge Anton Du Beke said Goodrem was "setting a very high bar" this series, while Craig Revel Horwood described the performance as "amazing".
Strictly Come Dancing continues on BBC One on Sunday evening.