BREAKING NEWS: Sh0cking revelation from Danny Dyer’s daughter Dani about why her father Danny Dyer QUIT EastEnders leaves fans stunned!
Eastenders fans were heartbroken and distraught after Danny Dyer announced that he was leaving the soap.
The fan favourite will be leaving the BBC show to go to Sky for a six-figure deal and star on a new drama.
The actor, who plays Queen Vic landlord Mick Carter, was with the show for nine years with many fans distraught at the news, reports the Sun.
One said: “I genuinely can’t believe that Danny Dyer is leaving #EastEnders…
“I’m hoping they give Mick Carter an open ending so that he has the chance to return in the future, however if Danny is truly done with the show, then I just want to say thank you for everything. Miss you already!”
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Someone else said: “Another character I really like, leaving the show. I’m sad to see Danny leave.”
Another added: “I can’t lie I’m gutted Danny’s going.
“It really feels like the end of the Carter era now. I just hope they give them the final storyline they deserve.
“Will be so sad not seeing Dan and Kel working together anymore but I will always look forward to what’s next.”
A viewer commented: “So shocked to hear Danny Dyer has quit #Eastenders, but wonder how Mick Carter will leave?”
Danny has previously taken leave from playing Mick to pursue other interests but always returned to the role he has held since 2013.
In 2019 he took a six-week break to appear in a series of plays paying tribute to his mentor Harold Pinter alongside Martin Freeman.
Danny is tied to a gruelling soap schedule but has taken work away from the show recently, hosting a Spotify podcast – Sorted With The Dyers.