The Mandy Dingle star posted on Instagram about their ‘cheeky’ lunch together

Emmerdale legend Lisa Riley has enjoyed a glam Christmas day out with a co-star.

Lisa Riley, 48, who plays Mandy Dingle in the ITV soap has shared a post from her visit to The Ivy in Leeds city centre. Keeping her company was colleague Paula Lane, 38, who portrays Ella Forster in the show.

Lisa captioned a snap of the pair with ‘love this girl so much’. Lisa added: “Cheeky lunch together at The Ivy Leeds before we night shoot Emmerdale tonight.

“The Christmas spirit in here is sparkling.” Lots of fans showed their approval of the photo.

At the start of the month, we brought you reports of Paula Lane reportedly quitting Emmerdale. The impending exit was revealed on a talent Spotlight page shared by Paula, 38, on her Instagram bio. Stating that she will finish filming with Emmerdale in February 2025.