Emmerdale favorite Lisa Riley reveals if she will keep the role of Mandy

Emmerdale Actor Lisa Riley has spoken about whether she intends to continue playing Mandy Dingle.

The star originally played Mandy between 1995 and 2001, and has returned to the ITV soap since 2019. Speaking to The Irish Sunhe said he has no plans to leave anytime soon.

“I still enjoy being there Emmerdale and, yes, of course I’d love to stay,” he said. “I never take anything for granted. I’ve always said, “You’re only as good as your last scene.”

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“…I had no intention (of coming back) but I really love this place. Being a Dingle is really special and Emmerdale it’s the best therapy for anyone in life.”

“What I’m most proud of,” she continued, “is that the new generations of Dingles are coming through in the form of Danny Miller, Bradley Johnson and Eden Taylor-Draper.

“We all never know how much time we have and it makes me happier to know that the Dingles will live on for many more years.”

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Speaking about the core facets of the Dingle family, Riley explained: “Love and loyalty are the two ingredients you need to be a Dingle. It’s the tentpole that keeps us going and if you don’t have them, you probably won’t you will have. be my friend either.”

She also stated that she doesn’t think Mandy will “ever get rid of her leopard prints” despite getting older, and we’re sure her fans wouldn’t have it any other way.

Emmerdale airs weekdays at 7.30pm on ITV1 and airs ITVX.

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