DANNY Dyer's shock exit from EastEnders has been revealed as he becomes the latest big name to leave the soap. The Mick Carter actor is following in the footsteps of Maisie Smith, Adam Woodyatt, Jake Wood and Laila Smith as he pursues new opportunities outside of Albert Square.
But soap insiders say fans are in for a treat as the new executive producer Chris Clenshaw promises a "dramatic" year ahead.
And as the likes of Lacey Turner, Jessie Wallace and Shane Richie prove, there's always the possibility of an explosive return.
Big boss Chris started off his new job this week after first starting as a storyliner in 2015 before going on to script edit and story produce the London-set drama.
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