Emmerdale icon Lisa Riley, who stepped away from the soap in 2014, remains active and cherished by fans. She gained fame as Mandy Dingle, joining the ITV series in 1995 and quickly becoming a beloved character.
Off-screen, Lisa has been with her American partner Al for over ten years. Their relationship began at a Strictly Come Dancing tour event in 2014, followed by an engagement four years later.
Lisa recently posted a touching birthday tribute to Al on Instagram, sharing romantic photos and a travel-themed cake created for his celebration. She captioned the post:
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY BABY, me and all the family Al are wishing you all the love and laughter in the world on your special day—glad we had the most gorgeous day yesterday celebrating. Today is all about you."
Fans responded warmly, filling the comments with birthday wishes. One follower wrote:
"Happy birthday Al, have a great day! Hope Lisa is spoiling you."
Lisa Riley continues to engage and inspire through her personal stories and past television legacy.
Lisa Riley remains a cherished figure, balancing her life beyond Emmerdale with touching moments shared publicly.