Never Judge a Book by its Cover

The story behind the nation's new darling, Lisa Riley.

Lisa Riley has been a familiar face on our TV screens for years. She became a household name as Mandy Dingle in Emmerdale, a role she played for over six years. She then presented top programmes like 'You've Been Framed' and starred in many stage shows including, Calendar Girls and The Vagina Monologues.

But it was in Strictly Come Dancing 2012 that she won the nation's hearts. Set up as the 'one to laugh at', she shocked viewers when she took to the dance floor. As soon as the music began, the nation was transfixed by this amazing, talented woman. She moved like a professional. As the judges commented, 'Lisa, you can dance!'From that moment on, she became an instant darling of the nation. Grabbing more front pages than any other contestant across ten years of Strictly, she has proved to be enormously popular. Her self-confidence and sunny outlook on life has been a refreshing change in these times of body obsession and gloom.

This is an inspiration read about self-confidence and overcoming prejudice. This talented lass from Bury has, at last, brought a real woman's figure to our screens and allowed women to say, 'this is me, take me or leave me!' Her message is clear, whatever size you are and what ever life throws at you, be who YOU want to be and happiness will follow.