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Emmerdale legend shares major career update with fans after 30 years on the show

WEST YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND, JUL 25 – Lisa Riley expressed gratitude to fans and crew after celebrating over 30 years as Mandy Dingle, promising to continue bringing her character's signature humor to Emmerdale.

  • In July 2025, Lisa Riley, an actress originally from Bury in Greater Manchester, celebrated 30 years portraying Mandy Dingle on ITV's long-running soap Emmerdale.
  • She celebrated the milestone by sharing a detailed Facebook post recalling her first day on Emmerdale wearing a bright lime green bodysuit and running around the church in Esholt village.
  • Riley praised the show's crew, writers, and producers for their talent and thanked fans for their “incredible” support, expressing joy at playing the character for over three decades.
  • She expressed feeling grateful and joyful, especially excited to continue delivering more "Mandy Madness" for years ahead, and mentioned that the character's well-known catchphrases always bring a smile to her face.
  • This recognition underscores Riley’s long-standing connection to Emmerdale and suggests she plans to continue contributing to the show’s popularity with future appearances.
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Emmerdale legend shares major career update with fans after 30 years on the show

An Emmerdale star has shared a massive career update with fans after 30 years on the ITV show.

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Telegraph & Argus broke the news in Bradford, United Kingdom on Friday, July 25, 2025.
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