Lisa Riley

Actor James Hooton, who plays Sam Dingle, couldn't leave her out as he led the speech as the actors stepped up to collect the gong for Best Family.

She added: "May you light up heaven with your warmth and your infectious smile. God has gained another Angel." Actor James Hooton, who plays Sam Dingle, led the speech as the actors stepped up to collect the gong for Best Family. He revealed Riley couldn't be at the awards due to a "family issue".