1 week Ago By Chloe Govan
Emmerdale actress Lisa Riley (Mandy Dingle) paid tribute to pal and co-star Paula Lane (Ella Forster) as her departure was confirmed following just 16 months on the ITV soap, and teased her new role. The pair had been close both on and off-screen, with Mandy supporting Ella as she struggled to form friendships due to a dark secret from her past. Ella had committed a murder in a fit of jealous rage at the age of 11 - and the victim was her best friend.
She changed her identity after her prison sentence, but her past continued to haunt her, and viewers saw the distraught character heading back to jail after a dramatic showdown with Dr Liam Cavanagh (Jonny McPherson). Now Lisa Riley has taken to Instagram to share a selfie of her and Paula together, as she lamented that her beloved co-star is moving on. She wrote sorrowfully: "Going to miss you @paula_laney I am missing you.
.. you have been a pure joy, and a great friend both on and off screen, since the first scene we did all that time ago.
" A post shared by Lisa Riley (@lisajaneriley) "You know I’m so so so gutted you are leaving, but I’m also really excited to see what’s next for you, and the amazing roles you are going to play. Especially CHIEF INSPECTOR DERRY," she exclaimed. "GOOD LUCK BABES, you are one of the absolute best.
It’s been bl***y ace...
and such a good laugh!!" Paula has already had her fair share of major roles, including a past stint on Coronation Street as Kylie Platt - so where could she be heading next? Lisa teased an upcoming police role for Paula in her Instagram post but didn't share which TV show she might be on, leaving thousands of fans who hit the like button itching to know what's in store for her. Although there's been speculation about her joining EastEnders and I'm A Celebrity..
. Get Me Out Of Here! , there's been no official confirmation yet. Fans joined in with Lisa's tribute, with one gushing: "Awww you’ll be greatly missed @paula_laney .
Good luck in whatever brilliance is next for you xx." Another was in tears, sharing: "Such amazing acting, I didn’t want her to go." Meanwhile, Paula herself responded directly to the post, writing: "Aw Lisa, thank you for being such a guiding light.
I miss you all too xxx.".
