The Emmerdale star gets cheeky in the jungle, while fiancé Al reacts with a smile (and a joke)
Mandy Dingle Meets the Jungle
Emmerdale legend Lisa Riley, known to millions as the bold and brash Mandy Dingle, is showing a different side of herself in this year’s edition of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! And let’s just say—Lisa is not holding back.
During a light-hearted moment in camp, the actress sent everyone into hysterics when rapper Aitch asked which of the show’s beloved hosts she preferred. Lisa’s answer? Blunt and hilarious:
“Ant is way tastier—oh god, Ant is juicy.”
She didn’t stop there. Turning the flirt into full comedy gold, she added:
“Dec would tuck you in at night, Ant would give you… a nice night.”
And the kicker:
“I’m happily in a relationship with my Al. But I can still have a look!”
“No Business Like Showbusiness”
Back in the real world, Lisa’s fiancé Al, a musician and her partner of 11 years, wasn’t the least bit fazed. Arriving at Brisbane Airport, he took the jungle flirting in stride.
“There’s no business like showbusiness, right?” he laughed. “It’s all good. I have no fears of her letting me go.”
He also shared his excitement to greet her on the famous jungle bridge:
“I’m very proud of her. It’s a big surprise seeing her there. Hopefully she’s not the first one out—I’d love to be meeting her at the end!”
The couple, engaged since 2018, have spoken openly about their deep bond, even as they shy away from the idea of marriage. Lisa has often credited Al with keeping her grounded—and it seems that hasn’t changed, even from opposite sides of the world.
No Makeup, No Problem
Lisa also addressed the lack of glamour in the jungle, making it clear she’s embracing every natural, unfiltered moment.
“I love looking raw on TV,” she said. “I’m not a vain actress. People will see I’m going to look like an absolute minger—and I’ll embrace that.”
Al, always ready with a cheeky quip, had teased her before the show:
“Good God, you’re going to be having a lot of beans.”
Referencing her notorious gas issues, Lisa couldn’t help but laugh and lean into the chaos.