EastEnders' Danny Dyer 'sobbed' after realising ego problem had put him at rock bottom

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Danny Dyer has revealed he left his role as Mick Carter in BBC soap EastEnders fearing drug binges would kill him.Dyer made his debut on the show in 2013, when his character Mick became landlord of the famous Queen Victoria pub.In 2017, Danny and his wife Joanne Mas split after having been childhood sweethearts, meeting at school at the age of 13 – although they later reconciled.READ MORE: EastEnders fans thrilled as kids' TV legend appears in special throwback episodeDanny and Jo had their children Dani, 26, Sunnie, 15 and Arty, eight, together.The destruction of his relationship saw him turn to drugs , going "down the wrong path" and eventually having to take a break from his EastEnders role.Speaking on the Greatest Night Ever podcast with host Jaime Winstone, who played Peggy Mitchell in the recent EastEnders flashback episode, Danny confessed that he told bosses he was going to die. "I turned around to the bosses of EastEnders and I said, ‘Listen, I’ve gotta go somewhere.

EastEnders fans were thrilled to see a beloved children's TV star crop up in the BBC soap's shocking throwback episode.The one-off special aired on Monday and exposed the origins behind the long-held grudge DCI Samantha Keeble (Alison Newman) has for the Mitchell family.Starring Jaime Winstone as a young Peggy Mitchell, the episode confirmed Phil and Grant's father Eric (George Russo) had murdered Keeble's father in 1979.READ MORE:EastEnders new Mitchell family stars as BBC soap airs throwback episode set in 1979The Mitchell patriarch brutally gunned down the security guard in cold blood following Phil's refusal to do so.Keeble's murder followed the crime family's botched robbery of a warehouse which also involved Grant and Billy Mitchell.Portrayed by Christopher Pizzey, eagle-eyed EastEnders fans were quick to recognise the actor as Mr Stephen from The Basil Brush Show and shared their surprised delight in a series of online tweets.One fan wrote: "Living for Mr Stephen from Basil Brush having a career resurgence in EastEnders."Another commented: "Obsessed with Keeble's dad being Steven from Basil Brush as well as Sarah Jane Smith's dad."Meanwhile, a third said: "Omg, the security guard is Mr Stephen from Basil Brush!"A fourth fan commented: "That security guard used to hang with Basil Brush."A fifth asked: "Isn't that Steven from Basil Brush?" while another fan concluded: "Omg Christopher Pizzey."Before playing DCI Keeble's security guard father, Pizzey portrayed Mr Stephen on Basil Brush.In 2008, he also starred as Eddie Smith in the Doctor Who spin-off series The Sarah Jane Adventures.Pizzey's other acting credits include a role in a recent Hollywood blockbuster.The actor starred alongside Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Famke

EastEnders star Danny Dyer has opened up about his decision to leave the show after nine years. The 45 year old actor confessed that he decided to leave the show after his relationship with wife Joanne Mas began to spiral. He reveals that he went to EastEnders bosses and told them he was “going to die” if he didn't take time out.

EastEnders fans are certain Mick (Danny Dyer) and Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) will get back together.Janine Butcher (Charlie Brooks) has currently got her claws into the Queen Vic landlord after his split from Linda.During Monday's episode (August 29), Linda was due to find out whether she'd face prison time on the same day her divorce from Mick was final.READ MORE: EastEnders spoilers: DCI Keeble motive ‘exposed’, paternity riddle and flashback specialViewers on the BBC One soap are aware that Janine actually framed Linda for a driving offence, but has so far kept it secret to get rid of her love rival.Janine's vengeance went one step further as she bribed Linda's flatmate Jada (Kelsey Calladine-Smith) to plant a bottle of alcohol and alert social services.Fans have taken to social media to predict that Mick and Linda will get back together after they work our Janine's evil plan.Taking to Twitter, one fan penned: "Mick and Linda end game."Another added: "Linda and Mick will be back together once Janine's scheming is out."A third person posted: "They won't be divorced for long. This is Mick and Linda we are talking about.

EastEnders viewers are in for another week of drama in Albert Square as Mick Carter (Danny Dyer) encourages his daughter Frankie (Rose Ayling-Ellis) to report her attack to the police and supports her as she gives her statement to Jack Branning (Scott Maslen). However, she’s upset when Jack warns her it will be difficult to get a conviction. Frankie is despondent after she and Lola Pearce (Danielle Harold) are hassled by some guys.

flashback episode of EastEnders airs tonight as fans get taken back in time to 1979. The one-off special episode will give viewers and insight into the backstory of one of the most renowned EastEnders families, the Mitchells.Viewers can expect to how the family's past made them who they are in modern day as the episode shows them being hit hard by "economic turmoil" while the cracks in Peggy's marriage to Eric start showing.

EastEnders fans will travel back in time to seventies Albert Square tonight (September 5) as the soap airs its highly anticipated flashback episode.Mixed with present day, the episode looks set to reveal why DCI Keeble has a vendetta against the Mitchell family – with a few shock revelations along the way.Featuring a young Phil and Grant, alongside Ronnie and Roxy, the all-star cast sees actress Jaime Winstone take on the role of Mitchell family matriarch Peggy.READ NEXT: Inside EastEnders' new £87million Albert Square set that took BBC five years to buildHowever, it is not Jaime's first link with Barbara Windsor's famous character.Here, Daily Star takes a closer look inside the life of Jaime Winstone – from her link with the late soap icon, to her famous father and romances.Fans might recognise Jaime's father as none other than TV and Hollywood legend himself, Ray Winstone.The actor is famous for appearing in films including Sexy Beast, The Departed, Indiana Jones, Snow White And The Huntsman, The Legend Of Barney Thomson and The Sweeney – among many others.He met wife Elaine McCausland while filming That Summer in 1979, with the couple going on to welcome three daughters including Jaime.Jaime even starred in TV series Vincent alongside dad Ray in 2006.Speaking to The Standard about working with her dad, Jaime said: "He is a professional so helped me through, but we also had a laugh."Ray added: "Usually, I turn up on set and I just worry about what I am going to do. But with your own children, you worry more about them and want them to be the best.

Five years after playing the late Dame Barbara Windsor in BBC biopic Babs, Jaime Winstone has stepped into her shoes once again.The 37-year-old actress appears as a younger version of the icon’s most famous character, Peggy Mitchell, in a flashback episode of EastEnders and says, “It’s a real honour.” While her role in Babs covered Barbara’s childhood, early romances and rise to fame in the Carry On films in detail, Jaime felt like her “journey with Barbara” hadn’t really finished and revealed she even felt she had received a sign from the late soap favourite to accept her latest portrayal. “When I got offered the part, I thought, ‘God, is this something I should do? Am I risking getting typecast?’" says Jaime. "So I did actually have a little word with Barbara up above and I got my sign and I felt like it was written for me.

EASTENDERS fans rejoiced last night when the Carters' family dog Lady Di returned to the square. Mick Carter (Danny Dyer) was seen with the beloved pooch during Thursday’s episode of the BBC One soap.

EastEnders' Linda Carter has suffered plenty since she first appeared in Walford back in 2013. The character, played by Kellie Bright, has been through some harrowing storylines including being raped by Dean Wicks (Matt Di Angelo), the breakdown of her marriage to Mick Carter (Danny Dyer), and a troubled battle with alcoholism.More recently, she has found herself fall victim to Janine Butcher's evil schemes.

EASTENDERS' boss teased "climactic " storyline for Sid Owen's return as Ricky Butcher - hinting a reunion for Mick and Linda Carter. It’s been over a decade since he last stepped foot in Albert Square, but Ricky is on his way back as Sid is set to reprise his iconic role for a stint later this year. Executive producer, Chris Clenshaw, told the press: "Ricky is home and Janine is here in a relationship with Mick.

EASTENDERS' bosses have teased a nail-biting spoiler ahead of Mick Carter's huge exit from the show, and fans think they have worked it out. Fans of EastEnders have speculated the outcome of Janine Butcher's lies and framing of Linda Carter, which so far, have been unsuccessful. Danny Dyer's Mick Carter is preparing to make a big exit from the show, which is said to take place near Christmas.

EastEnders fans were left devastated on Wednesday's episode as two characters left Albert Square after evil Janine Butcher set up Linda Carter to social services. Only recently, Janine blackmailed Jada Lennox as she demanded she plant empty bottles of alcohol and call social services, pretending that Linda was drinking again. However, Jada had a change of heart as she refused to go along with the scheme and even accused Janine of being "jealous" due to Linda's bond with her ex Mick Carter, who is dating Janine.

EASTENDERS is giving fans a run for their money in the coming weeks, with some major twists and turns, and major comebacks. Viewers will see the flashback episode of much loved Peggy Mitchell, a drama filled wedding and a return of one iconic character. Coming up over the next few weeks, Kat Slater and Phil Mitchell prepare for their huge wedding.

EastEnders viewers believe Janine's downfall is imminent and that Scarlett will be the one to bring her down after they spotted a clue during tonight's episode (August 30).Janine (Charlie Brooks) has been watching her boyfriend Mick Carter (Danny Dyer) get close to Linda for weeks and has made it her mission to bring her down.Her most recent scheme included roping Jada in to her plan and blackmailing her into calling social services on Linda.READ MORE: EastEnders' Shona McGarty looks worlds away from soap character at Notting Hill CarnivalLinda, played by Kellie Bright, was left heartbroken after Annie was taken away from her as a result of the call, leading her into a path of rage which took her straight to Janine's door.A furious Linda punched Janine and accused her of making the call, but a scheming Janine managed to convince both Linda and Mick that she had nothing to do with it, swearing on Scarlett's life in the process."Look, I swear on Scarlett's life that I didn't phone them," she told the pair, adding: "You can call and ask, you can ask for a recording, you can check my phone! Someone else made that call."But while Janine using Scarlett is the perfect cover for her, viewers were straight to their keyboards to theorize that this means Scarlett will be the one behind her downfall. One wrote: "Scarlett will be the one to grass janine up won't she? #EastEnders.""I think Scarlett may be the one who'll reveal Janine's lies at some point...#EastEnders," added a second.Another echoed: "You know Scarlett is gonna be the one to blow this thing up #EastEnders."While a fourth theorized: "Yeah, Jada is screwed - unless she is more forthcoming with info.

EastEnders looks set for explosive scenes as new spoiler photos show a dramatic showdown between Linda Carter and Janine Butcher after the latter set her up with social services. Only recently, Janine blackmailed Jada Lennox as she demanded she plant empty bottles of alcohol and call social services, pretending that Linda was drinking again.

On EastEnders, viewers are taken back to 1979 to visit the Mitchell family and uncover a secret from their chequered past while Samantha Keeble - played by Alison Newman - continues to pile pressure on Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden). It will see the history of the iconic Mitchell family unearthed for the first time.

EastEnders fans were left confused on Monday's episode as they pointed out Janine Butcher's blunder as she blackmailed Jada Lennox amid her plan to destroy Linda Carter. During the latest episode, Janine offered Jada money to plant empty bottles of alcohol and to call social services, pretending that Linda was drinking again.