Lisa Riley is gearing up to celebrate her 50th birthday by fulfilling two significant goals. One is participating in the upcoming season of “I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!” The other is tying the knot with her partner, Al.
The renowned show will kick off its 25th series, featuring Lisa alongside a star-studded cast that includes Ruby Wax, Martin Kemp, and Alex Scott. Lisa shared her excitement, mentioning how the timing felt right this year due to various milestones approaching, such as the 30th anniversary of her character Mandy Dingle and her upcoming 50th birthday in July.
Having signed up for the show in April for a reported sum of £95,000, Lisa managed to keep this endeavor a secret from everyone except her co-star Dominic Brunt and Emmerdale producer Laura Shaw. They cleverly referred to the adventure as Lisa’s “Christmas trip to Cost-Co.”
Lisa has been receiving valuable advice from her fellow Emmerdale stars who have previously appeared on the show. She has already started following their tips, including cutting down on coffee consumption to prepare for the challenges ahead.
Despite the typical jungle preparations involving makeovers and enhancements, Lisa is unconcerned about her appearance, contrasting with her character Mandy’s vanity. She humorously expressed her disdain for the boots provided for the jungle attire, likening them to those of a bus driver from Rochdale.
Anticipating a diet of exotic foods like emu eggs and kangaroo, Lisa expects to shed some weight during her time on the show. She is mentally preparing for the various trials and challenges, acknowledging that being away from her loved ones will be the toughest part of the experience.
After her jungle adventure, Lisa looks forward to the possibility of marrying Al, her partner of 10 years. Despite the excitement, she plans to postpone the wedding until she returns to Emmerdale due to work commitments.
Al had proposed to Lisa seven years ago, but she had postponed the wedding due to the absence of her late mother. Reflecting on the significance of marriage in their lives, Lisa contemplates taking this step in the upcoming year.
As Lisa embarks on this new chapter, she remains focused on the challenges ahead, balancing personal milestones with professional responsibilities.
