Emmerdale's Lisa Riley in Advanced Talks for I'm A Celebrity 2025

Lisa Riley, known for her role as Mandy Dingle on Emmerdale, is reportedly in advanced talks to join the 2025 series of ITV's reality show I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! The 49-year-old actress, who originally joined Emmerdale in 1995 and made a return in 2019, has long expressed interest in participating in the jungle show as a personal challenge before turning 50. Producers view her as an ideal contestant due to her popularity on the ITV soap and her mischievous sense of humor, which is expected to resonate well with other contestants and viewers. Riley has previously declined invitations to join the show, citing her commitment to Emmerdale, but with her 50th birthday approaching, she appears ready to take on the challenge despite some reservations about the more intimidating trials. Emmerdale has a strong history with the show, having sent eight actors to the jungle with Danny Miller winning the 2021 series. Fans of Emmerdale are closely watching, as Riley’s potential participation raises concerns about the future of her character on the soap.