August 7th 2024.
In the beloved soap opera Emmerdale, Lisa Riley takes on the role of Mandy Dingle, the lively and charismatic aunt of Belle Dingle, portrayed by the talented Eden Taylor-Draper. Lisa recently expressed her immense pride for her co-star's gripping performance in the soap's "horrific" coercive control storyline. Viewers of the popular ITV show have been on the edge of their seats as they witness Belle's husband, Tom King, abuse her in deeply disturbing scenes.
Lisa, who has become like a real-life aunt to Eden, has been blown away by her co-star's exceptional acting skills and has even called for her to receive numerous awards for her portrayal of Belle. In an interview with OK! magazine, Lisa shared her excitement for Mandy's upcoming second wedding to ex-husband Paddy Kirk, which is set to air next week. She noted that the wedding between Belle and Tom, which should have been a joyous occasion, turned out to be anything but, as the couple's relationship continues to spiral into darkness.
"I'm the proudest aunt to Eden, I get emotional about it," Lisa admitted, reflecting on a recent episode where Belle and Tom host a dinner party with other couples from the village. Behind closed doors, Tom's abusive behavior towards Belle continues, and Lisa revealed that those scenes were particularly challenging for Eden to film. "We're all messing around on set, and she has to stay quiet in the corner. I want her to win everything, and I will be her biggest cheerleader," Lisa added, highlighting the immense support and admiration she has for her co-star.
In the past few weeks, Belle has come to the realization that Tom has been controlling her and has attempted to break free from his grasp. Actor James Chase, who plays Tom, shared his hopes for his character to get what he deserves in the end. "He can't get away with it," James stated, emphasizing that justice needs to be served for Belle's suffering. When asked about what he thinks the outcome should be, James suggested prison time for Tom and expressed his enthusiasm for the unpredictable twists and turns the storyline could take.
As Emmerdale continues to captivate its audience with its gripping storytelling, viewers can tune in every weeknight at 7.30pm on ITV1 and ITVX. If you have any soap or TV stories, videos, or pictures, don't hesitate to get in touch with us by emailing us at our email address. Let's stay connected and keep each other updated on all things soaps by leaving a comment below and visiting our homepage.
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