Emmerdale star Lawrence Robb, who plays Mackenzie Boyd, has finally addressed speculation about his possible exit. Hinting at dark outcomes ahead, he teased: “Ultimately, no one is safe in the show.”

An Emmerdale star has broken his silence on rumours that he’ll be leaving the ITV soap opera very, very soon.

Lawrence Robb, who plays the role of Mack Boyd on the programme, addressed theories that his character would be killed off by John Sugden.

Just weeks ago, the actor shared his feelings about potentially leaving the show while appearing on Loose Women.

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Emmerdale’s Lawrence Robb addresses rumours that he’s leaving the ITV soap opera

According to The Mirror, he said: “There are lots of rumours, and rumours they shall remain.”

The Emmerdale star added: “I’ve always said that being in the show, I never want to be too prescriptive with it. I’ve always enjoyed doing what I’m doing.

“If, and when, the time to leave comes, whether that would be my choice or the choice of the producers, then I will be thankful for the time that I’ve had. Ultimately, no one is safe in the show. Especially not in that village!”

Away from the popular daytime panel show, he has hinted at the horrible ending awaiting his character on the ITV programme.

He said: “One hundred per cent yes. There’s no two ways about it. This evidence puts him in a dangerous position.”

Teasing that this could lead to John’s downfall, he added: “Look, there’s certainly a chance Mackenzie has the capability to bring John down. If he does – well, that remains to be seen.

“But there’s potentially a very bleak outcome on the horizon.”

“It’s not looking good. Whilst Mackenzie has got the argument with Charity on his plate, he’s also got a pretty critical moment with John on his plate as well. And, combine these two things, and it does not spell good things.”

See the full cast list for Emmerdale in 2025

Here are all the actors who have starred in Emmerdale this year, according to the Emmerdale fan wiki.

  • Robert Sugden – Ryan Hawley (1986–2005, 2009, 2014–2019, 2025–present)
  • Eric Pollard – Christopher Chittell (1986–present)
  • Kim Tate – Claire King (1989–1999, 2018, 2019–present)
  • Victoria Sugden – Isabel Hodgins (1994–present)
  • Sam Dingle – James Hooton (1995–1996, 1997–1998, 2000–present)
  • Joe Tate – Ned Porteous (1995–2005, 2017–2018, 2024–present)
  • Mandy Dingle – Lisa Riley (1995–2000, 2001, 2019–present)
  • Marlon Dingle – Mark Charnock (1996–present)
  • Paddy Dingle – Dominic Brunt (1997–present)
  • Belle Dingle – Eden Taylor-Draper (1998–present)
  • Cain Dingle – Jeff Hordley (2000–2006, 2009–present)
  • Charity Dingle – Emma Atkins (2000–2005, 2009–present)
  • Bob Hope – Tony Audenshaw (2000–present)
  • Rodney Blackstock – Patrick Mower (2000–present)
  • Nicola King – Nicola Wheeler (2001–2006, 2007–present)
  • Rhona Goskirk – Zoe Henry (2001, 2002, 2010–present)
  • Gabby Thomas – Rosie Bentham (2001–present)
  • Laurel Thomas – Charlotte Bellamy (2002–present)
  • Chas Dingle – Lucy Pargeter (2002, 2003–present)
  • Aaron Dingle – Danny Miller (2003–2004, 2006, 2008–2012, 2014–2021, 2022, 2023–present)
  • Jimmy King – Nick Miles (2004–present)
  • Noah Dingle – Jack Downham (2004–2005, 2009–present)
  • Sarah Sugden – Katie Hill (2005, 2006–2016, 2017–present)
  • Cathy Hope – Gabrielle Dowling (2007–present)
  • Arthur Thomas – Alfie Clarke (2007–present)
  • Moira Dingle – Natalie J. Robb (2009–present)
  • Matty Barton – Ash Palmisciano (2009–2012, 2018–present)
  • Angelica King – Rebecca Bakes (2009–present)
  • Jai Sharma – Chris Bisson (2009–present)
  • Jacob Gallagher – Joe-Warren Plant (2010–2015, 2016–present)
  • Elliot Windsor – Luca Hoyle (2011, 2012, 2016–present)
  • Leo Goskirk – Harvey Rogerson (2011–present)
  • Kyle Winchester – Huey Quinn (2011, 2013, 2015–present)
  • Kerry Wyatt – Laura Norton (2012–present)
  • Vanessa Woodfield – Michelle Hardwick (2012–2020, 2021–2022, 2024–present)
  • Archie Breckle – Kai Assi (2012–2014, 2015, 2019–present)
  • Ross Barton – Michael Parr (2013–2018, 2024–present)
  • Liam Cavanagh – Jonny McPherson (2014–2015, 2016, 2017, 2018–present)
  • April Windsor – Amelia Flanagan (2014–present)
  • Tracy Robinson – Amy Walsh (2014–present)
  • Carl Holliday – Charlie Munro Joyce (2014, 2016–present)
  • Moses Dingle – Arthur Cockroft (2015–present)
  • Johnny Woodfield – Jack Jennings (2015–2020, 2022, 2024–present)
  • Dotty Thomas – Tilly-Rue Foster (2016–present)
  • Lydia Dingle – Karen Blick (2016–present)
  • Isaac Dingle – Bobby Dunsmuir (2017–2020, 2022–present)
  • Dawn Fletcher – Olivia Bromley (2018–present)
  • Ryan Stocks – James Moore (2018–present)
  • Manpreet Sharma – Rebecca Sarker (2018–present)
  • Billy Fletcher – Jay Kontzle (2018–present)
  • Vinny Dingle – Bradley Johnson (2019–present)
  • Bear Wolf – Joshua Richards (2019–present)
  • Lucas Taylor – Noah Ryan Aspinall (2019–present)
  • Eve Dingle – Bella James (2019–present)
  • Harry Sugden – Adam Pryor (2020–present)
  • Mackenzie Boyd – Lawrence Robb (2020–present)
  • Charles Anderson – Kevin Mathurin (2020–present)
  • Frankie Robinson – Eden Ratcliffe-Knights (2021–present)
  • Thomas Tate – Bertie Brotherton (2021–present)

Recommended Reading:


  • Mary Goskirk – Louise Jameson (2022–present)
  • Clemmie Reed – Mabel Addison (2022–present)
  • Caleb Miligan – William Ash (2022–present)
  • Claudette Anderson – Flo Wilson (2023–present)
  • Ivy Malcolms – Margot Rose Dalley (2023–present)
  • Evan Fletcher – Malachi McKenzie (2023–present)
  • Ruby Miligan – Beth Cordingly (2024–present)
  • John Sugden – Oliver Farnworth (2024–present)
  • Steph Miligan – Georgia Jay (2024–present)
  • Kammy Hadiq – Shebz Miah (2025–present)
  • Lewis Barton – Bradley Riches (2025–present)

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