EMMERDALE star Lisa Riley has revealed she gave up the chance of a huge role so she could appear in I’m A Celebrity.
The actress – who plays Mandy Dingle in the soap – has opened up about how her decision to head down under for the show meant that she lost of out on a historic moment.
Lisa Riley has revealed she turned down a Corriedale role to appear on I’m a CelebrityCredit: Brian Roberts
Lisa Riley as Mandy Dingle on EmmerdaleCredit: ITV
Lisa appeared in the jungle at the end of last year, ultimately coming fifth in the series that was won by streamer AngryGinge.
But the big payday for the show came at the cost of another – she missed out appearing in the historic and crossover Corriedale.
However she has revealed that she has no regrets about her decision.
“I would have been in [Corriedale] had I not gone to Australia,” she told Woman’s Weekly.
“But I came out of it wonderfully too, as I had the most brilliant time away.”
Speaking on her return to the soap, Riley said: “I love my Emmerdale family and I love my job.
“It’s lovely to be back and everyone has been so kind.”
Earlier this week Lisa opened up to
“I am wearing layers and layers on set,” she said.
“I like Mandy to be curvy. I am embracing it. Because it has been freezing cold when we are outside in the village filming, I have had two hot water bottles on my bum.
“So, Mandy’s bum might look bigger when people tune in on Tuesday, too.
“I am proud of how much weight I lost on I’m A Celebrity. I feel amazing.”
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