Emmerdale star Lisa Riley has shared her lasting friendship with former co-star Paula Lane.
The latter actor exited as Ella Forster in dramatic scenes earlier this year, as the character was taken away by police after admitting to drugging Chas Dingle and nearly killing Liam Cavanagh.
Lisa – who plays Mandy on the ITV soap – has now revealed that she and Paula have remained "friends for life" in a sweet Instagram post showing a catch up between the two actors.
"Finished work at @emmerdale then straight to @leedschalounge to meet up with this beautiful lady for brunch," she wrote. "@paula_laney We have had the most gorgeous afternoon catching up, nattering forever, laughing, like we had never been apart.
"Love you to absolute pieces babes-thanks for the best brunch-see you very soon for more of that please #friends #friendsforlife #brunch #natter #today #emmerdale #laugh #chalounge #leeds #yorkshire."
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Writing in the comments, Paula responded: "Love you beautiful. See you soon," which Lisa replied to by writing: "Love you too."
Following her exit in April, Paula said that she had had a "lovely time here" and had "met some wonderful people" while working on Emmerdale.
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Teasing the possibility of a return in the future, she added: "[Ella] is a brilliant character and, you know, never say never. Who knows?" she teased. "Lots of love from me. Over and out."
Responding at the time, Lisa wrote: "Adore ya. Thanks for all the laughs and mostly thanks for your, YOU!!! Brilliant to a fault!!! So much for you to conquer next."
Emmerdale airs on weeknights at 7.30pm on ITV1, and streams on ITVX.
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