# This Has To Stop!: Lisa Riley Erupts Online as She Slams 'Horrendous' Fake AI Pregnancy Posts Amid Fertility Struggles > Source: > Published: 2026-08-25 10:03:12+00:00 # This Has To Stop!: Lisa Riley Erupts Online as She Slams 'Horrendous' Fake AI Pregnancy Posts Amid Fertility Struggles ## Riley has faced similar false pregnancy claims before and urged fans to check sources before believing them Lisa Riley has furiously hit back at [fake AI-generated pregnancy posts](https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/anne-hathaway-pregnancy-bump-speculation-1814202), after images falsely claimed the *Emmerdale* star was expecting a baby, leaving her upset over the latest online hoax. The 50-year-old actress, who plays Mandy Dingle in the ITV soap, shared the fabricated images on Instagram and demanded that the claims stop. The actress, who has previously spoken openly about her fertility struggles and IVF journey, has faced similar false [pregnancy claims](https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/zendaya-viral-baby-bump-photo-pregnancy-rumours-1813985), with AI-generated content becoming a recurring source of distress. ## Lisa Riley Erupts Online Over Fake AI Pregnancy Post Riley shared the images with her followers as she addressed the latest pregnancy claims, making clear that she was deeply upset by the fabricated content. 'THIS HAS TO STOP!!!!! It's absolutely horrendous!!! Saying that I'm pregnant again!! How is this allowed it makes me so upset......what world do we live in that these lies, and more lies are allowed to be put in the public domain. I'm sick to death of it now!!!' she wrote. The fake posts reportedly included AI-generated images suggesting Riley was pregnant, including images depicting her with an infant and a sonogram. ## Lisa Riley's Pregnancy Struggle Riley's reaction comes against the backdrop of her publicly discussed fertility journey and years of trying to become a mother. The *Emmerdale* star has previously spoken about trying to conceive with her partner, Al Benkovic, and undergoing IVF treatment. During an appearance on *Loose Women* earlier this year, she opened up about the emotional toll of her fertility struggles. Riley said she had prioritised her career before meeting Benkovic, but found she was unable to conceive when they decided to try for a baby. 'I waited and waited and found the right person in Al, and when it came to the time of trying, I couldn't fall pregnant,' she said. She went on to reveal that she tried IVF but eventually stopped after Benkovic became concerned about its impact on her wellbeing. 'I wasn't that lucky and tried everything until the point where Al turned to me and said, "You have to stop the IVF treatment, because it's diminishing you and taking your personality away, you're trying too hard,"' Riley said. She has previously said she would have 'given everything in my life to have had a child,' making the latest [false pregnancy claims](https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/anne-hathaway-fake-pregnancy-response-1813506) particularly sensitive. ## Riley Previously Denied Pregnancy Rumours The latest incident is not the first time Riley has been forced to address false claims that she is [pregnant](https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/britney-spears-pregnancy-rumours-instagram-1809201). Earlier this year, she said she had been inundated with messages congratulating her despite not being pregnant. She subsequently criticised the spread of fake news, clickbait and AI-generated content online. Riley also encouraged people to check a celebrity's own social media accounts before believing pregnancy claims or other personal stories circulating online. ## Support From Fellow Stars and 'Emmerdale' Riley's post prompted an outpouring of support from fellow celebrities and fans, who condemned the fake pregnancy claims and offered messages of solidarity. Rhian Sugden questioned the posts, writing: 'What on earth? Have people lost their minds? This is so upsetting. Sending you lots of love.' Kym Marsh also shared her support: 'This is awful!!! Hope you're ok darling x.' Caroline Hirons similarly criticised the fabricated content, saying: 'Just disgraceful. Unbelievable that they can get away with it.' Meanwhile, *Emmerdale* has warned fans about [fake AI-generated Facebook pages](https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/anne-hathaway-fake-pregnancy-response-1813506) publishing fabricated stories about its cast and programmes. The soap urged followers to rely on genuine news sources and report suspicious pages, warning that such content can be 'extremely hurtful and damaging to reputations.' © Copyright IBTimes 2026. All rights reserved.