Emmerdale star Lisa Riley has teased an emotional and dramatic storyline for her character, Mandy Dingle, that promises

to captivate fans. During an exclusive chat with Digital Spy at an Inside Soap Awards photo shoot, Lisa dropped some

intriguing hints about upcoming events in the village.

This week, Mandy Dingle is taking center stage as she prepares to marry her fiancé, Paddy, in a special hour-long episode

airing on August 15. While the wedding is highly anticipated, there’s an undercurrent of tension as viewers are left wondering whether Paddy will still go through with the nuptials after discovering Mandy’s secret side job as a financial dominatrix. The show’s creators are keeping tight-lipped about how this revelation will impact the wedding, adding an element of suspense to Mandy’s fairytale dream.

Lisa Riley, who was at the photo shoot for the Inside Soap Awards, shared that the wedding scenes are brimming with creativity and excitement. She hinted that Mandy’s hopes for a perfect wedding might be challenged, but she remains optimistic. “Mandy wants her fairy tale ending,” Lisa said. “We’re hoping it all goes according to plan and that Paddy will be just as happy as she is.” However, Lisa also teased that Mandy might have some surprises in store, suggesting that there’s more to come beyond the wedding.