An Emmerdale cast member has addressed her future on the soap, as she spoke about her character's tense storyline and the possibility of leaving amidst a shake-up at ITV13:57, 08 Jul 2026An Emmerdale cast member has opened up about her future on the soap, discussing potential projects and reflecting on her career more broadly.‌Lisa Riley has been a cornerstone of British television, both through her beloved role as Mandy Dingle in Emmerdale and her appearance on ITV's I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!, which earned her a whole new legion of fans.‌The 49-year-old star has now addressed what she believes lies ahead on the iconic programme, hinting that things aren't entirely set in stone. Speaking to Heat Magazine, she suggested that her character isn't going anywhere for the time being, while acknowledging that nothing is ever truly guaranteed.‌She explained: "Whatever happens in the storm...I mean, I could be going...I'm not - I'm signed for a long time."When pressed on what viewers can expect from Mandy going forward, including her fraught storyline with Kev Townsend (played by Chris Coghill), she said: "Oh, Mandy's not happy with Kev. She's a rogue, so she can spot a fellow rogue a mile off, can't she? Watch out, Kev - the smother mother might be coming out."‌While Lisa appears to have firmly ruled out her own departure, she has weighed in on reported exits of fellow cast members, including that of Bradley Johnson. Back in May, it was claimed that the 28-year-old actor, who portrays Vinny Dingle, had been axed from the show.Speaking to the Daily Express, Lisa stated she had no idea where the rumours had originated and was unable to confirm or deny them.She said: "That's not confirmed. I don't know where that's come from! I can't confirm nor deny. He's my dream. We are like family. We're so close. You can see how much we laugh. We're a family at Emmerdale and we are really happy."‌Lisa also seized the moment to heap praise upon her co-star, Chris Coghill. She said: "I adore him. Chris Coghill is a genius to work with, phenomenally funny and on his lines so much that you can play with dialogue with him. Doing comedy is an actor's dream. I'm his biggest cheerleader."Lisa's remarks follow reports that Emmerdale's future has been safeguarded after Sky's acquisition of part of ITV was confirmed earlier this week, as part of a reported £1.6bn deal.Article continues belowHowever, ITV's production arm, responsible for programmes such as I'm A Celebrity, has not been part of the transaction despite the media and entertainment division being included.The programme's stability was emphasised by Good Morning Britain journalist Richard Arnold, who explained: "All the t's need to be crossed and the i's need to be dotted. But the important thing for you guys watching at home is it's business as normal."All your favourites - Corrie, Emmerdale, the faces you wake up to every morning on Good Morning Britain - nothing's going to change."