“I GAVE IT EVERYTHING I HAD!” — STRICTLY STAR LAWRENCE ROBB FIGHTS BACK TEARS AS HE BREAKS SILENCE AFTER SHOCK ELIMINATION

Strictly Come Dancing star Lawrence Robb struggled to hold back his emotions as he reflected on his journey after a dramatic exit from the BBC dance competition.

The 34-year-old Emmerdale actor appeared on Strictly: It Takes Two on Monday, November 2, alongside his professional dance partner Jowita Przystał.

But as the pair watched highlights from their time on the show, Lawrence became visibly emotional, with presenter Ellie Taylor noticing that he was fighting back tears.

It was a heartfelt moment that revealed just how much the experience had meant to him.

“MEETING THIS INCREDIBLE PERSON”

When Ellie asked what had meant the most to him, Lawrence turned towards Jowita and immediately praised the connection they had built throughout the competition.

“I think number one is meeting an incredible person, and this girl here,” he said.

He went on to describe the atmosphere behind the scenes, highlighting the friendships, affection and sense of togetherness that had made the experience so special.

“The sense of family, the love and the joy that it brings every week, the people, and the journey.”

For Lawrence, the challenge had been about far more than learning choreography.

He admitted that before joining the programme, he had no experience of ballroom or Latin dancing.

Yet he had been expected to learn new routines in just a few days before performing live in front of millions of viewers.

“The idea of not knowing how to do any ballroom and Latin dancing at all, and then learning it in, what, three and a half days, and then performing it to millions of people is just, it’s just wild,” he explained.

A SHOCK EXIT AFTER THE FIRST-EVER THREE-WAY DANCE-OFF

Lawrence and Jowita’s Strictly journey came to an end during Halloween Week after they became involved in the programme’s first-ever three-couple dance-off.

The pair had performed a Tango to Ray Parker Jr.’s Ghostbusters, earning 26 points from the judges.

Despite not finishing at the bottom of the judges’ leaderboard, they found themselves facing elimination alongside Bethany Antonia and Nancy Xu, and Jaime Winstone and Carlos Gu.

After all three couples performed again, the judges chose to send Lawrence and Jowita home.

The decision left some viewers disappointed, with fans questioning the unusual format and expressing their sadness at losing a couple they felt had been making progress.

For Lawrence, however, the experience had also taught him to appreciate every moment rather than become consumed by the pressure of the competition.

He admitted that he had previously allowed criticism to affect his training, but this time he had made a conscious decision to enjoy the experience as much as possible.

“YOU’VE ALREADY WON”

Despite the disappointment of leaving before the final, Lawrence had an uplifting message for the celebrities still competing.

He insisted that simply being part of Strictly was already an achievement worth celebrating.

“Doing Strictly is… Well, you’ve already won,” he said.

“You’ve got the achievement of doing Strictly. You’ve been on Strictly, and then anything on top of that is, you know, icing, cherry on top of the cake.”

It was a generous message from a contestant who had clearly developed a deep affection for the show and the people who had made his journey possible.

As Lawrence became emotional during the interview, Jowita was there beside him, offering comfort and support.

Their partnership had come to an end on the dance floor, but the friendship they had built throughout the competition was clearly something he would carry with him.

A JOURNEY HE WILL NEVER FORGET

For viewers who had watched Lawrence transform from a complete ballroom beginner into a Strictly contestant performing live on national television, his emotional farewell was a reminder of how much work goes on behind every routine.

He may not be taking home the Glitterball Trophy, but his words suggested that he was leaving with something he valued just as much: new friendships, unforgettable memories and a newfound appreciation for dance.

And as fans continue to debate the controversial three-way dance-off, one thing was clear from Lawrence’s interview.

He was proud of what he and Jowita had achieved.

His Strictly journey may be over, but the memories — and the friendship — are only just beginning.