Actress Lisa Riley reveals she’s ditching Elf on the Shelf for character from Wicked

Emmerdale actress Lisa Riley has ditched a children’s Christmas tradition in favour of a new magical take on the fad.

The 48-year-old is taking inspiration from the new Wicked movie and instead of hiding an Elf on the Shelf, is opting for an ‘Elphie on the Shelfie’.

The green witch from Wicked is taking the world by storm, with millions rushing to see the new movie adaptation.

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And, celebs are no different, reports What’s The Jam.

With Lisa displaying the green figure proudly on her shelves, to celebrate the new film release

Lisa took to Instagram to share her new green pal in it’s place and quipped: “This coming Christmas season, I’ve decided to firstly stay on trend, with the whole….worlds gone crazy for @‌wickedmovie instead of following the crowd with #elfontheshelf I am doing……Elphaba on the shelfaba.

“Or Elphie on The Shelfie, whichever is funnier!

“Laughing my head off, I think this is absolutely hilarious.”

And, fans were equally as obsessed.

Tracey quipped: “Fabulous – I’ve shared it with a Wicked obsessed friend.”

Louise said: “Elphie on the shelfie Love It Lisa Doll.”

Melanie joked: “What about Glinda on a winda.”

Penny said: “Such a unique idea, love it! I think we’ll all be feeling a little green after Christmas!”

Tracy said: ”That’s wicked!.”

Lisa is most famous for playing Mandy Dingle in ITV soap Emmerdale.

She’s also featured on daytime talk show Loose Women as a panelist.

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