Emmerdale’s Lisa Riley has paid tribute to her friend and colleague, who has now joined Coronation Street.

The actress, who plays Mandy Dingle in the show, wrote a sweet message on her Instagram recently to pal Joe.

He works behind the scenes at the soap, but is now swapping the Dales for Weatherfield in his next job.

In Lisa’s post on Instagram, Joe can be seen showing off his acting skills in the salon. Lisa pretends that she’s just been on the phone to Audrey’s (Sue Nicholls) salon on the cobbles, and tells Joe he can check there for an appointment.

Joe then waves to camera and honestly, pass the Bafta.

Mandy Dingle looks serious in Emmerdale
Lisa Riley paid tribute to her friend (Picture: ITV)
Mandy and Paddy speak to Bear in Emmerdale

Mandy has been busy supporting Paddy (Picture: ITV)
Joe is hugely loved by cast members of Emmerdale, as plenty of them have shared messages in the comments section of the clip.

Olivia Bromley, who plays Dawn Taylor, said: ‘We love you Joe!’, while Vanessa Woodfield star Michelle Hardwick said: ‘Awwwww Joe! We’ll miss you so much!!!!’.

Lisa’s character Mandy Dingle has been on hand to support Paddy Kirk (Dominic Brunt) recently, who has faced trouble with his dad Bear Wolf (Joshua Richards).Coronation Street star’s ‘wish came true’ as she confirms she’s pregnant with first child
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Fearing that Bear might have dementia, Paddy spoke to Mandy about conducting a memory test in secret.

Mandy admitted that she didn’t think it was a very good idea, knowing Bear would react badly if he worked out what was going on.

Paddy enlisted help from Marlon Dingle (Mark Charnock) but it did, as Mandy predicted, end terribly.

Bear reacted with violence when he realised what Paddy and Marlon were up to, and pinned his son against a wall outside.