Danny Dyer breaks silence on EastEnders exit and admits he's wanted to quit for a while
12.01.2022 - 14:37
/ dailyrecord.co.uk
Danny Dyer recently confirmed he is leaving EastEnders this year as he has been thinking about this decision "for a while".
The actor has played Queen Vic landlord Mick Carter for nine years and will be leaving Walford later in 2022 as Dyer is still looking to find a "defining role".
The 44-year-old actor admitted he is taking a risk by leaving the BBC show, but believes it's time to rest his character on the soap and "take the leap".
Speaking for the first time about his exit on his and his daughters podcast, Dani Dyer's Sorted with the Dyers podcast, he said: "I am leaving EastEnders. I'm very lucky, I'm very grateful.
"When you're in a job like a soap your contract comes up for renewal and every time it has they've asked me to stay, and I'm very grateful for that. Because I've seen a lot of people come and go. It's very tough.
"I always debate whether I want to sign again and I've been contemplating a while now about whether it's time to roll the dice, take the leap.
"The big news is I've decided not to renew my contract. That's all. That's not because I've fallen out with anybody, I love everybody. That job has been amazing for me. It's an important part of television.
"I'm grateful for the beautiful years I've had there. I'm going to miss the people massively. It's me taking a risk.
"I know some people will be jumping for joy at the idea of me leaving EastEnders, there will be others who are quite disappointed. Other people will wish me the best for the future.
"There's no big story around it, really. Other than the fact I've decided to go off and try some other stuff.
"I'm 44 now, and I've had nine years of playing Mick and I think he needs to be rested.
"I'm still looking for that defining role. Maybe it is there, maybe