Emmerdale actress Lisa Riley has been engaged to musician Al for four years but says she won't be tying the knot, revealing the tragic reason why they won't be getting married
Emmerdale 's Lisa Riley has opened up about the deeply personal reasons behind her decision not to walk down the aisle with her long-term partner.
She added: "I'm never going to change my name, so really, what would be different? And I wouldn't be able to wear a wedding band very much because I've always got Mandy's jewellery on. Mandy's storyline previously saw her grapple with her aunt Faith's terminal breast cancer diagnosis - made all the more poignant by Lisa's personal loss.
Reflecting on her own experience, Lisa admitted returning to set sooner than she should have after a family bereavement. Despite choosing to come back early, she realised she needed more time off. She added: "Playing Mandy is so full on, I can't be upset doing it. So after the funeral the executives gave me the time off. It wasn't just a case of what I'm going through but I had to be there for Al as well, as he needed my support."
A firm favourite with fans, viewers were ecstatic when she returned in 2019. Now, there’s joy ahead for the character as she prepares to marry her Prince Charming, Paddy, once again.
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