Overview
- Riley, who plays Mandy Dingle, is confirmed for I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! and has travelled to Australia for the new series starting Sunday, 16 November on ITV.
- Reports say she has already filmed a temporary exit from Emmerdale described by an insider as brief, with Mandy expected to be back on screen next year.
- The move follows years of invitations that Riley declined due to Emmerdale’s filming schedule, which she has discussed in prior interviews.
- Riley said she feels ready for the challenges and is unfazed by insects, citing family encouragement and past farm work experience.
- Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly return as hosts for the anniversary run, with a line‑up reported to include names such as Ruby Wax, Aitch and Martin Kemp.