EASTENDERS followers are gutted by the shock information Danny Dyer has give up the cleaning soap after 9 years.
The 44-year-old actor, who performs Queen Vic landlord Mick Carter, is believed to have been poached by Sky and signed for a rival drama in a six-figure deal.
As phrase unfold about his imminent departure, Danny’s followers vented their upset.
One stated: “I genuinely can’t imagine that Danny Dyer is leaving #EastEnders…
“I’m hoping they provide Mick Carter an open ending in order that he has the prospect to return sooner or later, nonetheless if Danny is really completed with the present, then I simply need to say thanks for all the things. Miss you already!”
Another person stated: “One other character I actually like, leaving the present. I am unhappy to see Danny depart.”
One other added: “I can’t lie I’m gutted Danny’s going.
“It actually looks like the top of the Carter period now. I simply hope they provide them the ultimate storyline they deserve.
“Can be so unhappy not seeing Dan and Kel working collectively anymore however I’ll at all times stay up for what’s subsequent.”
A viewer commented: “So shocked to listen to Danny Dyer has give up #Eastenders, however marvel how Mick Carter will depart?”
Danny has beforehand taken depart from enjoying Mick to pursue different pursuits however at all times returned to the position he has held since 2013.
In 2019 he took a six-week break to look in a collection of performs paying tribute to his mentor Harold Pinter alongside Martin Freeman.
Danny is tied to a gruelling cleaning soap schedule however has taken work away from the present not too long ago, internet hosting a Spotify podcast – Sorted With The Dyers.
He presents the present, the place he helps remedy listeners’ issues, with Love Island star daughter Dani, who he has additionally appeared on EastEnders with.
The star has additionally hosted gameshow The Wall since 2019 – a transfer which took his BBC wage from £400,000 to a reported £1million.
He has additionally appeared on the likes of Who Do You Suppose You Are? the place he found he was associated – albeit very distantly – to King Edward III.
Regardless of taking a pay minimize by leaving his BBC position, he’ll now be free to pursue larger alternatives outdoors the Company that would see his revenue rocket.
A buddy of the actor defined: “Danny loves EastEnders however as an actor he feels the time is correct to discover different roles.
“He’s extremely grateful to the present and the alternatives it has given him and it wasn’t a choice he took calmly however after enjoying Mick for almost 9 years he feels it’s time to offer the character of Mick a relaxation.
“He’s undecided how they will write him out but however he’s hoping that they depart the door open for Mick.”
An EastEnders supply added: “Danny made the choice fairly a while in the past that he would go away the present this 12 months which has given bosses loads of time to plan an enormous storyline for him.
“With Kellie [Bright, who plays Linda] set to return very quickly, the Carters are going to be on the coronary heart of some huge drama this 12 months.”
However his departure is ready to go away the favored cleaning soap with enormous sneakers to fill.
A spokesperson for the cleaning soap stated tonight: “Danny will probably be leaving EastEnders when his contract involves an finish later this 12 months.
“Danny has made Mick Carter an iconic character which we will at all times be pleased about.
“Nevertheless we gained’t be saying goodbye simply but as there’s nonetheless fairly a while – and loads of explosive drama for Mick – to come back earlier than he departs Walford.”