Strictly Come Dancing: Lawrence Robb exits after historic triple dance-off
Emmerdale actor Lawrence Robb and Jowita Przystał have left Strictly Come Dancing after the show’s first-ever triple dance-off during Halloween Week.
Emmerdale actor Lawrence Robb and Jowita Przystał have left Strictly Come Dancing after the show’s first-ever triple dance-off during Halloween Week.
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