Danny Dyer promises ‘powerful’ exit from EastEnders for Mick Carter

He denied he has been “poached” by anybody, saying he has merely decided not to renew his contract with the soap

Danny Dyer as Mick Carter in EastEnders (Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes/BBC/PA)

Danny Dyer has vowed that the exit for his character from EastEnders will be “a very, very powerful thing”.

The 44-year-old actor, who joined the cast of the BBC One soap as Queen Vic landlord Mick Carter in 2013, has discussed his decision to leave the role.