Emmerdale star Lisa Riley and content creator Angry Ginge are joining forces for a new podcast, 'HOP ON', recorded on a real double decker bus. The pair, who first met on I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here, announced the project on social media after bonding over their Northern roots in the Australian jungle 12 months ago.
Announcement and fan reaction
Lisa shared the news in an online post, saying: "HERE'S OUR NEWS !!!! I believe the good news can keep on coming-so live on stream last night my dear friend @angryginge13 announced our BRILLIANT NEWS. This is our new #podcast 'HOP ON' and yes we are on a real double decker bus, it's nothing like any other podcast because it's involving YOU!!!"
She added: "We cannot wait for you to hop on we promise plenty of laughter-you asked we delivered!! Hop on our @instagram here @hoponwithgingeandlisa @thefellasstudios @global first ep is out this Tuesday. So much to give you all."
The announcement drew support from fellow celebrities. Emmerdale's Beth Cordingly wrote: "Ohhhh, this is BRILLIANT news. You guys work so hard, how fabulous. Love a bus. Can't wait. We'll be listening. Love you." Lucy Pargeter said: "No parking restrictions outside mine , so feel free to pop in for a brew but we have banned tabards round here !!!" Former Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver called it "Fabulous", and Ruth Langsford said: "Love this!"
Details of the podcast
Fans responded enthusiastically, with one saying: "TUESDAYS ARE ABOUT TO BE THE BEST DAY OF THE WEEK." Another wrote: "Omggggggggg I'm so excited for this looks amazing."
In a Sunday update, Lisa thanked fans for their support, saying: "Thank you for all the love and support you've shown me and Ginge since we announced 'HOP ON' we were so overwhelmed."
The first episode will be released on Tuesday. The teaser reads: "You can expect big belly laughs, brilliant stories and plenty of back-of-the-bus behaviour." Angry Ginge, whose real name is Morgan Burtwistle, was crowned King of the Jungle in last year's series of I'm A Celebrity.
