**Heartbreaking News About Lisa Riley: Shocking Emmerdale Turn of Events!**
In a recent interview on *Lorraine*, Lisa Riley, known for her role as Mandy
Dingle on *Emmerdale*, revealed deeply personal details about her journey to
sobriety. Speaking with Ranvir Singh on August 15, Riley shared that she turned to alcohol as a coping mechanism after her mother’s passing. “I was self-medicating with alcohol,” Riley admitted. Struggling with grief and insomnia, she used to consume two bottles of Malbec a night before deciding to quit drinking entirely.
Now, Riley is approaching a significant milestone, celebrating nine years of sobriety. Reflecting on her journey, she expressed pride and relief, saying, “I never thought I’d be here, celebrating nine years sober. I stopped drinking for good, and I prefer who I am now.” Riley described how she used to play mental games to see how long she could go without alcohol, revealing that the obsession had taken a toll on her life. “The fake me has completely gone, and I don’t ever want to go back,” she added.
In the same interview, Riley also touched on the dramatic events surrounding her character, Mandy Dingle, on *Emmerdale*. Following a near-cancellation of Mandy and Paddy’s wedding due to Mandy’s secret online dominatrix career, the couple did manage to marry in an emotional episode. Riley teased future storylines, hinting that Mandy’s dominatrix role will continue to bring surprising and unconventional twists to the show.
