Emmerdale star Lawrence Robb shared a touching message with his co-star Isabel Hodgins in a rare and heartwarming social media moment that melted fans’ hearts.

A Milestone for Mackenzie Boyd

Lawrence, who plays Mackenzie Boyd, recently marked his fifth anniversary on the long-running ITV soap — and it’s been quite the journey for his character.

Viewers have watched Mack survive one of the most intense storylines in recent memory, including being kidnapped and tortured by killer John Sugden.

After discovering that Johnmurdered Nate Robinson last year, Mack tried to flee, only for John to shoot him with a crossbow and shatter his leg with a rock. He was later held captive in an underground war bunker, where John confessed to his horrifying crimes.

Mack briefly escaped before being recaptured, and in a harrowing twist, was given a syringe to end his own life. Hallucinating an emotional vision of his wife Charity Dingle, he injected himself—but survived thanks to John’s last-minute decision to take him to hospital.

Since returning to the village, Mack has been rebuilding his life with Charity, determined to move on from the trauma.

A Sweet Message That Melted Fans’ Hearts

Away from the chaos of Emmerdale, Lawrence keeps a low profile on social media. But this week, he made a rare appearance to leave a heartfelt comment on co-star Isabel Hodgins’ Instagram post.

Isabel, who plays Victoria Sugden, recently shared a joyful update as she continues her pregnancy journey. In a short video, she filmed herself heading to the gym before enjoying a well-earned roast dinner, captioning it: “Gym with bump. Eating for two. Training for two.”

Lawrence replied simply: “This really made me smile.”

Isabel quickly responded with affection: “You warm my heart.”

Their exchange was soon joined by fellow cast member Danny Miller, who wrote: “Very, very good.” Isabel added: “You inspire me!”

Celebrating Friendship Beyond the Dales

The heartwarming interaction delighted fans, who praised the cast’s real-life bond and positive energy off-screen. After years of dark and dramatic storylines, the Emmerdale family continues to show that behind the scenes, there’s plenty of warmth, humour, and support to go around.

With Lawrence celebrating his five-year milestone and Isabel preparing for motherhood, fans couldn’t be happier for the actors who bring so much emotion and authenticity to the Dales.