Emmerdale star Lisa Riley has signed a “long-term” contract to continue in the ITV soap.
The 48-year-old actress, who plays Mandy Dingle, shared her excitement at confirming her future on the show in a recent interview with Woman’s Weekly magazine.
She said: ‘I’ve just signed a new long contract and I’m very happy.
‘Paddy and Mandy bring a lot of joy to the show. You can rely on them to bring that little bit of fun and I love that.
‘It’s been 25 years since they first got married and I’d like to think I’ll still be on the show in another 25 years. I love it.’
Emmerdale star Lisa Riley, 48, has signed a “long-term” contract to continue in the ITV soap.
The actress, who plays Mandy Dingle, shared her excitement at confirming her future on the show in a recent interview with Woman’s Weekly magazine.
This week is a big wedding week for Mandy as Paddy could find out about her secret life.
Tracy catches Mandy in the middle of one of her ‘Madame Diamante Dales’ sessions with a client and strongly warns her about what she’s doing.
With Mandy desperate for money, she attempts to appease Tracy as she explains the safety measures she’s taking, but Tracy is still worried about the consequences of Mandy’s new side business.
Mandy is thrilled when Amelia gifts her karaoke headphones and throws her a surprise bachelorette party.
She’s looking forward to the party, but she has to combine Bear’s appointment to trim his beard at the salon with a session with Madame Diamante.
She hands Bear over to Amelia so he can take her client’s call, but disaster strikes when their conversation ends up coming out of the karaoke speaker while Bear is alone in the room.
Bear is reeling after what he heard in the living room and Mandy is nervous when he makes some scathing comments towards her.
After investigating what Mandy has been up to, Bear feels uncomfortable when Marlon and Paddy arrive to begin the stag party.
She said: “I’ve just signed a new long-term contract and I’m so happy. Paddy and Mandy bring so much joy to the show – you can rely on them to bring that bit of fun and I love that” (pictured in 2019)
This week is a big wedding week for Mandy as Paddy could find out about her secret life.
Tracy catches Mandy in the middle of one of her ‘Madame Diamante Dales’ sessions with a client and strongly warns her about what she’s doing.
Disaster strikes when their conversation ends up playing over the karaoke speaker while Bear is alone in the living room.
When Bear confronts Mandy about her side job, she tries to explain herself but refuses to tell Paddy.
When Paddy praises Mandy in the pub, Bear takes Paddy and his friends into the back room and tells them what he’s been up to. Paddy is left reeling as he considers whether he can go through with his marriage.
On the morning of the big day, Mandy is dressed in her wedding attire and she and Vinny share an emotional moment.
Bear arrives at the salon and ruins Mandy’s good mood when he reveals that Paddy knows all about Madame Diamante.
Mandy is quick to apologize to Paddy and beg for forgiveness. Can Paddy and Mandy’s big day be saved despite everything that has happened?
When Bear confronts Mandy about her side job, she tries to explain herself but refuses to tell Paddy.
Bear threatens to do it for her, but Mandy convinces him to keep quiet and promises to quit her new job.
When Paddy praises Mandy in the pub, Bear takes Paddy and his friends into the back room and tells them what he’s been up to. Paddy is left reeling as he considers whether he can go through with his marriage.
On the morning of the big day, Mandy is dressed in her wedding attire and she and Vinny share an emotional moment.
However, at the groom’s house, Bear and Marlon argue about Mandy’s situation, before Paddy makes up his mind and declares that he will not get married.
Bear arrives at the salon and ruins Mandy’s good mood when he reveals that Paddy knows all about Madame Diamante.
After Bear drops the bombshell, Mandy is left devastated and horrified by the situation she has created.
Mandy rushes to apologize to Paddy and begs him to forgive her. Meanwhile, Marlon is still hoping that Paddy will change his mind about his decision to get married. Can Paddy and Mandy’s big day be saved despite everything that has happened?