Emmerdale's Lisa Riley applauded over 'feeling forced' admission as she makes public declaration

Emmerdale star Lisa Riley has been applauded as she made a public declaration after admitting she was avoiding 'feeling forced' to share a loving post about her partner on Valentine's Day.

The day of love will roll around on Wednesday (February 14) and the actress wanted her partner Al to know she didn't need a specific day to share her love for him. Sharing a sweet picture of the pair together, Lisa wrote on Instagram: "I LOVE YOU BABES," surrounded by yellow love hearts.

The soap star, who is famed for playing Mandy Dingle in ITV's Emmerdale, continued: "I'm sending this today on @instagram because this coming Wednesday, I don't want to feel forced. I love you today, and I will love you tomorrow and all the of days of the year..."

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Lisa then added: "Therefore you know you are loved. I will obviously love you on Wednesday. But you know my opinion on #Valentines. LOVE YOU!"

And it wasn't long before the comments section of the Bury-born star's post was being filled with praise for her admission. @julie.hewitt.7737 said: "Beautiful sentiment Lisa and beautiful picture." @sair.whit wrote: "Beautiful photo. I agree about Valentine's day. Don't need a day to tell us that we love our partners!"

@lilwesty1971 replied: "Such a gorgeous photo of you both. You look so happy." @tracysandilands shared: "Auh totally agree huni well said we love them every day. Great pic of you both." @elaine_6565 echoed: "Beautiful photo. I totally agree with you Lisa." @never_change_who_u_are added: "Such a beautiful couple."

Lisa, 45, is engaged to her rarely seen