Lisa Riley, beloved for her role as Mandy Dingle in Emmerdale, has received an outpouring of support after announcing an emotional tribute to her late friend, Robin Windsor. Robin was a former Strictly Come Dancing star who tragically passed away in February. The tribute promises to be a heartfelt celebration of Robin’s life and career. Fans and friends flooded the actress’s social media with messages of love and support. Continue reading for details!
Lisa Riley Announces A Special One-Off Show In The Memory Of Late Friend
Lisa Riley has recently made an emotional announcement. She joined many other celebrities as she paid the tribute to Strictly Come Dancing star Robin Windsor. The 44-year-old actor passed away in February. Lisa and Robin shared a very close bond since they danced together in the BBC contest in 2012.
To honour his life and career, Lisa will join a special one-off show called ‘Celebrating Robin Windsor: The Final Act.’ The soap actress will co-host the evening with fellow Strictly star and current judge Anton Du Beke. Announcing the special West End performance, Lisa expressed, “So so so proud to be hosting this INCREDIBLE night of talent….with @mrantondubeke.”
She mentioned that the live show would take place at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London’s West End. It would be dedicated to her best friend, Robin Windsor, whom she called her ‘forever angel.’ According to reports, Robin’s fellow Strictly pros Pasha Kovalev, Joanne Clifton, and Vincent Simone will join.
In the Instagram post’s comment section, fans quickly rallied to support Riley. They expressed their admiration in the comments section, with one stating that it was a fantastic tribute and expressing confidence that Lisa would present it as wonderfully as she did Robin’s eulogy.
The star’s Dales co-star, Beth Cordingly, commented, “How Wonderful, Lise. That’s fabulous. You’ll do him proud.” Another fan described it as a beautiful tribute to an amazing friend, while another echoed the same sentiment.
Additionally, the event will take place in November of this year. So, tune in to Soap Opera Daily for regular Emmerdale updates! Also, let us know how you feel about this tribute in the comment section!
