Robb joined fellow stars Lisa Riley, Nicola Wheeler, Katie Hill, Jack Downham, Mark Charnock, Olivia Bromley, and Bradley Riches for the Great Scone Palace Challenge, which saw the cast tackle countryside activities like tractor pulling and bale rolling – all to raise funds for Scottish agriculture.

Mackenzie’s Fate Still in Question

While Robb enjoyed the light-hearted charity challenge, fans back home remain deeply concerned about his on-screen alter ego. Mackenzie has been at the centre of one of Emmerdale’s darkest plots in years, with John Sugden’s (Oliver Farnworth) reign of terror leaving him battered, bloodied, and locked inside an underground bunker.

After being shot with a bow and brutally attacked with a rock, Mackenzie has fought desperately for survival. Meanwhile, John has continued manipulating Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller), even drugging him to tighten his control.

A tense cliffhanger saw John hurl himself and Aaron off a gorge, leaving Aaron in a coma and Robert Sugden (Ryan Hawley) framed for crimes he didn’t commit. Fans have been left wondering: will Mack make it out alive, or is this the end for Lawrence Robb’s character?

Fans All Share the Same Hope

When Lawrence Robb appeared at the weekend’s event, eagle-eyed fans flooded social media with relief and speculation. Many are taking his public outing as a sign that Mackenzie’s story isn’t finished just yet.

“I’ll take this as confirmation that Mack will still be alive,” one fan posted, while another echoed: “I hope so.”

Others were quick to joke about keeping him safe: “Tie Mack to one of you so he can’t leave!” one viewer commented, while another celebrated simply with: “Oooh!!!! Mack’s there!”

What Comes Next for Mackenzie?

ITV is keeping quiet about Mack’s official fate, but with the Sugden storyline spiralling and Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) racing to save him, the drama is far from over.

For now, fans can only wait for upcoming episodes – and hold onto hope that Lawrence Robb isn’t going anywhere just yet.