February 17th 2025.
Lisa Riley has been a beloved member of the Emmerdale family since 1995, when she first took on the role of Mandy Dingle. However, despite her long-standing tenure on the hit ITV soap, the talented actress has recently opened up about her worries and insecurities in the ever-changing and unpredictable world of the media industry.
Over the years, Lisa has portrayed Mandy in two separate stints, proving her versatility and dedication to the character. This week, viewers will see the aftermath of a deadly stunt that involves two limousines hurtling towards a frozen lake. The tension is palpable as the lives of our favorite characters hang in the balance. In order to keep the suspense intact, Metro has agreed not to reveal any details until the episode airs.
What we do know is that one of the vehicles plunges into the icy depths and a disturbing discovery is made. Mandy was seen swapping her seat with Dr. Liam Cavanagh, putting herself in harm's way so that he could propose to Chas Dingle. Has this decision turned out to be a grave mistake?
As fans anxiously await the outcome of the crash, news of upcoming changes in the soap world have caused even more uncertainty. With several cast members departing from both Emmerdale and Coronation Street, and budget cuts leading to a decrease in the number of episodes per week, Lisa has addressed these concerns.
While it's been reported that any job cuts will primarily affect production teams rather than the cast, Lisa still acknowledges the fact that soap bosses view characters as "chess pieces" to be moved around at their discretion. "We are all jobbing actors on the soap and there is never a day where we come in and go, 'Oh, we are safe'," she shared. "We are a chess piece on the producer's board."
Despite the underlying fear of job security, Lisa has found comfort in the unwavering support of the audience throughout her three decades in the soap world. She shared, "Whenever I am out and about, people tell me: 'We love Emmerdale.' The fact that I get to be a part of it is wonderful."
She also acknowledged the intense schedule of soap actors, who must produce five episodes a week compared to other dramas that may take months to film just a few episodes. But even with the challenges, Lisa remains grateful for the opportunity to be a part of such a beloved show.
In January, Emmerdale and Coronation Street will both switch to airing 30-minute episodes, Monday to Friday, in what has been dubbed a "power hour." This change will result in an average of 104 episodes being lost per year. As fans and actors alike brace themselves for these changes, Lisa encourages viewers to stay connected and share their thoughts by leaving comments and staying updated on all things soaps on our homepage.
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