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Lisa Riley

Lisa Jane Riley (born 13th July 1976 in Bury, Greater Manchester) is an English actress who has portrayed Mandy Dingle in Emmerdale from July 1995 to September 2000, with a short stint in November 2001 and again from January 2019 onwards.

She also had a regular role in the comedy-drama Fat Friends and has also appeared in Coronation Street, Doctors, The Bill, Holby City, Young Dracula, Waterloo Road, Scott & Bailey and Inspector George Gently.

Between 1998 and 2002, Riley presented ITV's You've Been Framed, taking over from Jeremy Beadle and raising viewing figures to more than 13 million at its peak in the process.

In 2012, Riley took part in Strictly Come Dancing, becoming a surprise hit and going on to reach the semi-final of the series.

Riley was also a regular panellist on the ITV daytime show Loose Women.

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