EastEnders fans ‘absolutely devastated’ as Danny Dyer dramatically quits the soap

thesun.co.uk:

EASTENDERS fans are gutted by the shock news Danny Dyer has quit the soap after nine years. The 44-year-old actor, who plays 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 word spread about his imminent departure, Danny's fans vented their upset. 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!" 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.