Overview

• On July 25, Riley commemorated 30 years as Mandy Dingle with Facebook and Instagram tributes under the hashtag “Mandanniversary”
• She recounted running around the Emmerdale church in a bright lime green bodysuit, spiked hair and dancing to “Agadoo” during her first scenes in 1995
• The actress thanked viewers, writers, producers and crew for their support and promised to deliver more “Mandy Madness” in the years ahead
• On screen, Mandy Dingle and Paddy Kirk have recently moved in together and completed a full “Mandy and Paddy” home makeover in Emmerdale village
• Producer Laura Shaw has teased a major storyline for Bear Wolf later this year following his disappearance amid emotional struggles