ITV/Shutterstock Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Carena Crawford 4 Jun 2026, 15:06 By Rebecca Sayers 4 Jun 2026, 15:06 By Carena Crawford 4 Jun 2026, 15:06 By Rebecca Sayers 4 Jun 2026, 15:06 What happened to Lisa Riley's arm in real life as Mandy explains her injury Lisa has shared an update with fans Emmerdale Cast Lisa Riley Mandy Dingle Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Carena Crawford 4 Jun 2026, 15:06 By Rebecca Sayers 4 Jun 2026, 15:06 By Carena Crawford 4 Jun 2026, 15:06 By Rebecca Sayers 4 Jun 2026, 15:06 Mandy Dingle walked into the Woolpack in Emmerdale tonight with her arm in a cast and revealed to everyone what she had done. But the injury was added into the plot because Lisa Riley, who plays Mandy, hurt herself in real life. In fact, she was rushed to hospital for surgery after a “very bad fall”. Mandy’s arm was in plaster tonight (Credit: ITV) Mandy explains arm injury in Emmerdale When questioned by Charity this evening, Mandy tried to pass the injury off as nothing. However Kerry piped up and explained: “She had a few Proseccos and tried to prove she could still rollerskate.” “Which I can!” Mandy intervened! But in real life, it wasn’t rollerskating that caused the damage. Lisa has previously explained exactly what happened on her Instagram account – and just how serious it was. article continues below Read all the latest spoilers Lisa was flooded with support (Credit: YouTube) Lisa Riley reveals shock fall Posting to Instagram late on Wednesday, 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. 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.”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. View this post on Instagram 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 appeared on Loose Women with her hand bandaged up (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: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns 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 Carena Crawford 4 Jun 2026, 15:06 By Rebecca Sayers 4 Jun 2026, 15:06 By Carena Crawford 4 Jun 2026, 15:06 By Rebecca Sayers 4 Jun 2026, 15:06 Next Story
