ITV Emmerdale's Mandy Dingle star sends 'special' message to axed co-star
Emmerdale's Lisa Riley has sent a heartfelt message to her co-star Daisy Campbell who plays the role of Amelia Spencer. It was revealed yesterday, October 29, that Daisy would be leaving the village after 13 years.
The 21-year-old joined the cast in 2011 and has been a longstanding character ever since. However, her time on the show will soon come to an end as she was told in May that she was being written out of the show. Posting an image to Instagram, the Amelia Spencer star said: "The secret is out. It's been the hardest year of my life and hardest secret to keep from you all."
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She continued: "But make sure to tune in mid December see Amelia's official exit" In an interview with our sister paper, Daily Mirror, she said: "It wasn’t my choice to leave Emmerdale and it was a shock at first. Being in Emmerdale is all I have ever known. I’ve spent the whole of my childhood growing up in the soap and it felt daunting."
Mandy Dingle actress, Lisa Riley took to Instagram to support her soap colleague. She shared an image of the two together and said: "So incredibly, incredibly proud of you…. @daisycampbellofficial time for you to fly, explore, learn and discover.
"You are such a special human, with so much to give. Your positivity goes before you, I’m so proud of you, your “Work Nana” is gleaming with pride for your growth."
The message was described as 'beautiful' by Daisy who commented back "Aww Lisa this is so beyond beautiful! Thank you so much this means the world. And thank you for everyone's lovely comments."
Fans flooded the comments to send messages of support to the actress who has been axed from the ITV soap. One fan commented: " "Oh Daisy leaving!! Will miss her fun little lady … Well give my best wishes to her whatever she want and dream to do! Good Luck for the future, Daisy."
Another fan added: "She will be missed, best of luck lovely photo of you ladies" others said "Best of luck with your next chapter and "Best of luck with your next chapter".
One fan recalled meeting Daisy last month. She commented: "Can’t believe only last month (21 Sept) I saw her and said please don’t ever leave the Dales! Then I find out earlier on was gutted. I will always remember her as a little 8 years old arriving into the village and a very funny sassy little lady but got a kind heart."
Exact details of her departure storyline are being kept secret but Daisy confirmed Amelia - who is currently in a relationship with evil Tom King (James Chase) won't be killed off. She told the Mirror: “I am pleased the door is being left open. But I can’t say too much about how she leaves.”