Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Rebecca Sayers 26 Mar 2026, 10:03 By Rebecca Sayers 26 Mar 2026, 10:03 Emmerdale star Lisa Riley rushed to hospital for surgery after 'very bad fall' Lisa has shared an update with fans Emmerdale Cast Lisa Riley Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Rebecca Sayers 26 Mar 2026, 10:03 By Rebecca Sayers 26 Mar 2026, 10:03 Emmerdale star Lisa Riley has revealed she was rushed to hospital for surgery after a “very bad fall”. The Mandy Dingle actress has revealed she suffered a fall while at her home. But it caused serious damage which led to her needing an operation. Taking to her Instagram, Lisa revealed the news to her followers. While she revealed just how serious the fall was, it was evident that she wasn’t letting the pain get her down! Lisa was flooded with support (Credit: YouTube) Lisa Riley reveals shock fall Posting to Instagram late Wednesday night (March 25) Lisa shared an image of her in a blue sling and cast. And another image of her smiling beside the surgeon, clearly in high spirits. Alongside the pics, she penned a lengthy caption thanking the NHS. article continues below Read all the latest spoilers She penned: “Our NHS is incredible. I have to massively thank my specialist surgeon Mr Daniel Thornton at LGI Leeds hospital and all the beautiful team. Every single one of you who treated me this afternoon.” View this post on Instagram Don't miss a single story! Add us as a Preferred Source in Google for all your Emmerdale newsIt's important to us that you never miss our articles when searching for stories! We have all the latest TV news & schedules to share with our community of loyal readers. Click here and tick TVGuide.co.uk to ensure you see stories from us first in Google Search. A post shared by Lisa Riley (@lisajaneriley) Lisa went on to explain she fell over the weekend and was left with “massive damage”. She added: “I had a very bad fall over the weekend (No I was sober), No drunk jokes. It was my extremely slippy breakfast stool and a woollen cardi. My left thumb took all of it. “Today, hence the massive damage, I have had my operation, surgery. To treat my UCL in my thumb. The NHS at the absolute best. “Bye for now. I have some fantastic pain relief to take.” Lisa had a very bad fall (Credit: Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock) Fans rush to support the star Immediately after she posted the update, fans and celebrities were quick to show their support. April Windsor actress Amelia Flanagan penned: “Sending love.” Other Emmerdale stars including Laura Norton, Bradley Riches and Kevin Mathurin were among those who liked the post. One fan penned: “Oh no. Hope you are okay! Sending you loads of love. Get well soon.” While another was wondering if the Emmerdale bosses would write it into the show. They wrote: “This sounds painful! But it will be interesting to see how Mandy Dingle ends up in a sling on Emmerdale. Hope you’re okay!” Read more: Emmerdale’s Lisa Riley wows fans with incredible before and after pictures after shedding a whopping 12st Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google Good to Know Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Rebecca Sayers 26 Mar 2026, 10:03 By Rebecca Sayers 26 Mar 2026, 10:03 Previous Story Next Story
