Emmerdale star Lisa Riley, who plays the character of Mandy in the soap, opened up about her jungle journey in an interview. She said that she felt free and also shared the reason why she decided to be a part of the jungle. Keep scrolling to know more!
Mandy Was The Part Of Bear’s Plot!
Lisa Riley plays the character of Mandy Dingle in the soap. She has been a part of many gripping plots and has been loved by the soap fans. Mandy Dingle is the wife of Paddy Kirk and is currently involved in Bear’s plot. The couple learned that Bear wasn’t in Ireland. They tried searching for him but couldn’t find him.
When Paddy started losing hope after he couldn’t get help from the police, Mandy supported him. However, the couple is unaware that Bear is trapped with the drug dealers who have been manipulating him. Ray and Celia have been forcing him into modern slavery.
Elsewhere, Lisa Riley also made an appearance in I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here. She was loved by the fans. They loved her jungle journey. But soon she was out. The fans loved it when Lisa and her husband, AI, reunited in the jungle. He said that everyone was proud of her.
Lisa Riley Enjoyed Her Jungle Journey!
Meanwhile, recently Lisa shared a video on Instagram that she was back to work and thanked everyone for their support. Furthermore, the soap star made an appearance on Loose Women and shared her jungle journey. She sat down with Kaye Adams, Denise Welch, Katie Piper and Jane Moore.
Lisa said that she finally decided to do the show after saying no for seven years. The star said that working for ITV, they want them to be involved. She added that rats were a big thing for her. One doesn’t know who they are going to be put with. Then Lisa thought to do it. She added that if she could be sober for ten years, then she could definitely face a few rats in the box. She also revealed that there was no mirror, and she felt free of judgment. They all looked the same.
The soap actor said that she embraces whatever happened to her in the jungle. She added that her husband AI told her to be herself on the show. Lisa also reflected on her friendship with Ruby Wax. She said that she watched her all her life, and then she shared a treehouse with her. It felt like being at a stage school. Besides that, Lisa also bonded with Jack. Furthermore, she added that there wasn’t a single day when she was bored in the jungle. Did you like her journey? Share your views in the comments. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for more Emmerdale updates!