ITV Emmerdale's Lisa Riley reveals real reason she won't marry fiancé after 4 years

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Emmerdale favourite Lisa Riley, known for her portrayal of Mandy Dingle, has opened up about the deeply personal reasons behind her decision with her American fiance Al not to marry.

The pair, engaged for four years now, felt their view on marriage profoundly shaped by the sad loss of both their mothers. Lisa had a heartfelt discussion, noting: "We don't want to change anything. "Both of us talk about it all the time and feel as long as we're happy we don't need rings on our fingers.

We've lost both our mums. And when it comes to things like weddings, you do it for the other people."She further expressed: "I'm never going to change my name, so really, what would be different?

And I wouldn't be able to wear a wedding band very much because I've always got Mandy's jewellery on."The actress also remarked according to reports in the Mirror, "Plus, I've always said I'm not the kind of girl who wants a big flouncy day with a horse and carriage." Her partner's mother died from cancer at the age of 79 in 2022, while Lisa's mum, Cath, succumbed to breast cancer 12 years prior.Reflecting life artfully imitating life, Lisas character Mandy was also scripted to confront her Aunt Faiths terminal breast cancer diagnosis, a narrative that resonated deeply due to Lisas own experiences.Speaking previously, Lisa opened up about Emmerdale's collaboration with Breast Cancer Now, the charity she is an ambassador for.