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Daily Mirror
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Danny Dyer's wildest outbursts from sweary TV blunder to 'disgusting' regret
Danny Dyer has let rip on his true feelings about his stint on EastEnders, but the firm favourite of British screens has never been known for holding back - the Mirror takes a look at some of his most hot-headed outbursts One of the most familiar faces on our screens, Danny Dyer, 47, doesn't hold his tongue. The straight-talking East Londoner has had more than a few fiery outbursts over the years, landing himself in hot water. Most recently, the Rivals star let rip on his feelings about his nine-year stint on EastEnders, where he played fan favourite Mick Carter and was paid a whopping £250,000 a year. Speaking at a Wimbledon Football Club charity evening, Dyer slammed some of the storylines he and his costars were given, calling the scripts "s**t". Asked what he thought of the BBC show since he left, he said: 'S*** now though, ain't it,' he shrugged. "Serves them right." Danny also gave his two pence on one of his final storylines before quitting the hit soap opera in 2022, his character's romance with Janine Butcher, something he called "mental". "You've got to sell this s***, and a lot of it is s**t. You're like, 'What the f*** is this?'. Mick with Janine was mental," he said. The star also opened up about the emotional rollercoaster and how he struggled with the lack of downtime from draining scenes, saying there wasn't enough 'duty of care'. "In a film you properly cry and go to a dark place,' he said. 'You have time to recover. But on soap, you ain't. On a soap, it f**** a lot of people's heads up. I tell you most people in soap are off their nut. You meet them on the street and they're f***ing lunatics, I'm telling you. If someone dies in your family, they won't even let you go to a f***ing funeral because it is such a machine there wasn't much duty of care there." A spokesperson for the show rebuked the claim. In statement, they said: "We would never discuss an individual's private matters however, we do not recognise these claims. EastEnders has extremely robust and well established procedures in place to safeguard the welfare of everyone who works on the show.' This recent outburst about his former job is by no means the first time that Danny has got candid about his real feelings on the public stage, the Mirror looks back at some of his most hot-headed moments over the years, none of which have ever diminished his popularity for long. Sweary joke At this year's Brit Awards, Danny had a couple of candid moments that ended up getting censored during the live broadcast. When he was onstage presenting the award for International Song of the Year ahead of introducing singer Chappell Roan's prerecorded acceptance speech, he joked: "She couldn't be f****d to be here," which ended up getting bleeped out, per Wales Online. During a conversation with host Jack Whitehall, the Football Factory star also launched into a tirade about Prime Minister Keir Starmer, after being asked who would win his "b*****d of the year award", to which he answered, "So many. This is why the world is being run by cranks at the moment. Probably Sir Keir Starmer". David Cameron swipe Taking aim at Keir Starmer isn't the first time Danny went public with his feelings about politicians. Back in 2018, Danny appeared on Good Evening Britain, and he left viewers with no confusion about his opinions on former prime minister David Cameron, who he repeatedly dubbed a "t**t". The comments were made during a conversation about Brexit, which Dyer called a "mad riddle" as he ranted about how few people actually understood what was going on politically over the issue. "Who knows about Brexit? No one has a clue what Brexit is, yeah. You watch Question Time - it's comedy." Dyer added, "I haven't got a clue, no one knows what it is, it's like this mad riddle that no one knows what it is, right? So what's happened to that t**t David Cameron who called it on?" The actor then doubled down on his criticisms of the former PM, "How comes he can scuttle off, he called all this on. Where is he? He's in Europe, in Nice, with his trotters up, where is the geezer? I think he should be held to account for it. He should be held account for it....T**t". The following year when appearing at the BAFTA Awards, Danny opted to call Cameron a "t**t" for a second time. Last year, in 2024, Danny said on Late Night Lycett to host Joe Lycett that in fact he would change his assessment of David Cameron six years on - to something even more unflattering. "I think I'd like to retract that. I don't want to call him a t**t, I'd like to call him a c**t," the actor clarified, per the Huffington Post. 'Serious error' In 2010 the actor landed in some serious hot water when a "bad joke" he had made was printed by Zoo magazine, in which he had a weekly advice column. A reader had written in looking for some tips and tricks to stop missing their ex-girlfriend "I'd suggest going on the rampage with the boys, getting on the booze and smashing everything that moves," the advice printed said. "Then, when some bird falls for you, you can turn the tables and break her heart. Of course, the other option is to cut your ex's face and then no one will want her." The backlash was immediate and swift, and he parted ways with the lad's magazine, and a year later he said to The Independent about the incident: "I think the mistake I made was getting involved with a magazine like Zoo in the first place. It was a column I didn't write. It's a publication that's about being laddy to the extreme. That's what they wanted from me. I'd get rung up by a journalist every week, we'd talk for a little while, they'd ask me about politics, and I'd say something stupid. And I just said a stupid thing. I said a really stupid thing. Which had no substance to it, I didn't mean what I said, at all. And I trusted them that they wouldn't print that. "The idea of me advising anyone to cut the face of a girl is ridiculous. It makes me f******g disgusted. And with the backlash I got – it was a really dark time for me. People expected me to say something like that because of this persona that I had helped build, this sweary don't-give-a-f***k lad. And they made a serious error to print it because it was like a joke, but a really bad joke that should never have been printed. I sold out." Awkward awards moment At the British Soap Awards in 2018, Danny seemingly squared up to TV host Philip Schofield, after the presenter asked if Dany was all right. "Yeah you alright - what you want to make one with me?" Danny said in the moment that was broadcast on live TV. Schofield then admitted the actor was "scaring the life" out of him, before Danny got up from his seat, to which the presenter said: "Leave it you back off. Sit down I'm in charge here mate." However, the two men were later seen laughing, so this moment could well have a been a skit planned to entertain viewers. Isle of Man outrage In 2005 Danny spent some time on the Isle of Man filming a project, and he was reported to have made some characteristically candid criticisms of the place, much to the chagrin of the locals. Danny is reported to have said the Isle of Man was "lots of horrible little towns where everyone looks like they've been doing their cousins for generations". However, he later seemed to be pretty apologetic for any offence he had caused, saying to the Metro, "I do tend to open my mouth a little bit. I didn't mean it. They're alright, the Isle of Man. You can drive from one end to the other in 40 minutes. It's a crazy little place but they're very proud of their rock. They make a lot of films there, they're good to the film game. I was just a bit homesick".
Daily Mail
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Danny Dyer reveals he earned huge six-figure sum for just ONE show after moving on from bad boy image in career u-turn
Danny Dyer has revealed he earned a huge six-figure sum for just one show after moving on from his bad boy image in a career u-turn. The actor, 47, is best known to most for the tough guy roles he's played and his 'hard man persona' in movies like Football Factory and The Business. In 2023, he quit his role as Mick Carter on the BBC soap EastEnders after nine years to try other things. Viewers were forced to say goodbye to Danny's character on Christmas Day when he was lost at sea during a tense festive special. Since then, he's leaned into his softer side and taken on a variety of different roles - including Jilly Cooper's Rivals and an emotional appearance on ITV 's new show The Assembly. And according to The Sun, he bagged a whopping £100,000 for just one presenting role on a game show. He reportedly told the publication: 'How much did I get for presenting The Wall? I think I probably got maybe £100,000. But, you have to work for it you know. But yeah, that's what I got.' MailOnline has contacted a representative for Danny for comment. It comes after Danny admitted his wife Joanna Mas 'deserved better' as he opened up about their split and his drug-fuelled three-day benders in the 'most open and honest' interview of his life. The actor gets a grilling in ITV's new show The Assembly, which sees a celebrity face questions from a group of autistic, neurodivergent and learning disabled people, forcing them to cast aside their media training, with no topic off limits. Each episode of the series sees a follows a different celebrity, with Match Of The Day presenter Gary Lineker, 64, Doctor Who star David Tennant, 54, and ex-Little Mix singer Jade Thirlwall, 32, also in the hot seat. In a clip from his episode, one woman asked Danny about his split from Joanne. She said: 'When Jo kicked you out she emptied your shared joint bank account, do you still have a shared bank account now?' A stunned Danny joked that he was about to give her a hug until she hit him with the stinging question. He then openly admitted to being kicked out, as he confessed: 'I was a p***k and she deserved better. He reportedly told the publication: 'How much did I get for presenting The Wall? I think I probably got maybe £100,000' The actor gets a grilling in ITV's new show The Assembly, which sees a celebrity face questions from a group of autistic, neurodivergent and learning disabled people 'Sometimes I'd go out, get off my head, take drugs; I wouldn't come home for three days. 'She had every right to throw me out. She controls everything now.' Danny and Joanne got together in 1992, and have three children - Love Island's Dani, 27, daughter Sunnie, 17, and son Arty, six. Their on-off relationship was marred with cheating allegations in the past, although they eventually got back together for good and married in 2016 after Joanne proposed a year before. Back in 2000, Danny's wild behaviour culminated in Jo catching him cheating on her, causing her to kick him out and clear their bank account. In an interview with The Times in 2023, Danny recalled the moment he got caught cheating on Jo, and insisted he 'doesn't blame her' for changing her phone number, clearing their account, and stopping him from seeing his eldest daughter Dani. He confessed: 'I didn't blame her. It was a mad period. I do now realise what's important to me are my family. They are everything.
Daily Mirror
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Danny Dyer landed six-figure salary for BBC One show after EastEnders exit
Danny Dyer's career resurgence allowed him to negotiate a six-figure payday for presenting the BBC quiz show The Wall after becoming national treasure while on EastEnders Since playing Mick Carter in EastEnders, Danny Dyer has fast became one of the UK's most sought after actors. And this may explain why, on the back of his exit from the BBC soap, the once bad boy actor of films including Football Factory, landed himself a whopping six-figure payday when hosting the quiz show, The Wall. The 47 year old star, who has been submerged in job offers since leaving EastEnders three years ago, has now candidly revealed that he was paid £100,000 to host the TV quiz show. He said: "How much did I get for presenting The Wall? I think I probably got maybe £100,000." He added: "But, you have to work for it you know. But yeah, that's what I got." While on EastEnders, the TV and film star secured the hearts of the nation playing Mick due to his heartfelt storylines alongside his on-screen wife, Kellie Bright. And since viewers saw him lost out at sea in one of the soap's most gripping Christmas storylines, Danny has gone on to adopt roles that have seen him shed his cockney bad boy demeanour, in shows such as Jilly Coopers' Rivals. But life has not always been as smooth for Danny. Away from the cameras, the relationship with his devoted wife Joanne has gone through its fair share of trouble. And this was highlighted during the ITV show The Assembly, as he was asked a question about his personal life by a group of young people. The TV show has also seen stars including David Tenant and singer Jade Thirlwall take centre stage and answer difficult questions. In one part of the show, a young lady asked Danny about his split from Jo in 2000. Despite reuniting, Danny was more than honest when talking about how their break-up impacted him. When asked if he still has a joint bank account with his wife after she emptied their money out, he replied: "I was a p***k and she deserved better." He went on to add: "Sometimes I'd go out, get off my head, take drugs. I wouldn't come home for three days. She had every right to throw me out. She controls everything now."
Scottish Sun
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
How Danny Dyer landed six figure pay day for just one show amid comeback after ditching bad boy image
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) OVER the years, Danny Dyer has been known for his bad boy image, thanks to the roles he's played and his tough guy exterior. However, since leaving EastEnders the actor, 47, has shown fans his softer side and had a career u-turn - which has helped boost his bank balance. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 10 Danny Dyer is leaving his bad boy image in the past Credit: Getty 10 The actor ditched EastEnders in 2022 and has been showing off his new softer side Credit: BBC Handout 10 In the noughties Danny was known for his 'hard man' persona Credit: Getty - Contributor 10 Danny recently showed his vulnerability when he broke down on ITV's The Assembly Credit: ITV When Danny burst onto the scene in the late 90s, he was immediately typecast as the quintessential hard man. He was well known for hard-hitting films like Football Factory and The Business. Over the years, sometimes his bad boy persona has spilled out into real life - but the actor is now keen to put this all well and truly in the past. Danny's fans have been watching in awe as the actor has risen from the ashes and become one of TV and film's most likeable stars. Since leaving the EastEnders three years ago, the actor has unleashed a brand new star, and the lucrative job offers have poured in. His career u-turn has rewarded him favourably, so much so, the star revealed he bagged an impressive six figure salary for hosting just one show. "How much did I get for presenting The Wall? I think I probably got maybe £100,000," he candidly revealed. "But, you have to work for it you know. But yeah, that's what I got." SOFTER SIDE Ditching the bad boy image and showing his softer side, has also gone down very well with fans. He was recently seen breaking down on ITV's new show The Assembly, after he was asked very candid questions about his life by a group of young people. Danny Dyer takes swipe at his kids as he defends his 'working class roots' after sending son to private school Although the show has also welcomed stars like Jade Thirlwall and David Tennant, it was Mr Dyer's honesty and vulnerability that really went down well with viewers. In one emotional moment, one young woman asked about his split from from wife Joanne Mas in 2000. The couple reunited not long afterwards, but Danny revealed the impact the break-up had on him and what had led to it. He was asked: "When Jo kicked you out she emptied your shared joint bank account, do you still have a shared bank account now?" 10 Danny bagged a HUGE salary for hosting The Wall Credit: BBC Looking downcast as he remembered that painful time, Danny answered honestly and said: "I was a p***k and she deserved better. "Sometimes I'd go out, get off my head, take drugs; I wouldn't come home for three days. "She had every right to throw me out. She controls everything now." This vulnerability went down well with fans, and in turn acted as a huge boost in Danny's career. 10 Viewers welcomed Danny's honesty on The Assembly Credit: ITV 10 A source said that Danny has been on a 'different path' since leaving EastEnders Credit: BBC A TV source told The Sun: "Since leaving EastEnders, Danny seems to have purposely chosen to go down a totally different path. "It's clear he's in a new era of his life and is showing a softer side to the hard man we're used to seeing on telly. "Appearing on The Assembly was a genius move. He was the best performing celebrity by miles - proving how natural, engaging and kind-hearted he is. "There was a particularly moving moment when he was moved to tears by the young adults who looked at him in total admiration." The insider added: "Behind the bad boy image, Danny showed he's an emotional family man whose days of binging and benders are far behind him. "Stepping out of his comfort zone has shown he's much more than a naughty East Ender." 10 Danny was previously known for hard hitting roles - seen here in The Football Factory Credit: Rex 10 The actor is shaking off his 'ladish' persona Credit: Instagram BECOMING A HEARTTHROB Another TV moment which saw Danny show off his softer side was when he played Freddie Jones in the Disney+ smash hit series, Rivals. Who would've thought the former film hardman turned Queen Vic landlord would be the heartthrob of a Jilly Cooper romper - but he was. With his fake moustache and wig, Danny charmed viewers and became the hero of the series. The role showed a more softer, gentle Danny and in turn proved he shouldn't always be typecast as the gruff hardman. The actor has even admitted he loved playing "gentle soul" Freddie, and enjoyed being "more versatile" with his acting. 10 Danny became the unlikely heartthrob in Rivals Credit: Disney+ Reflecting on the role, Danny told Rivals The Official Podcast: "For me, I was certainly looking to do something different... Fred, is such a lovely, gentle soul, really." Fans were equally impressed with the outcome. One fan tweeted "Danny Dyer is a way better actor than people give him credit for - the warmth and nuance he gives to his character in Rivals is gorgeous." While another actor added: "Danny Dyer was the breakout star of Rivals! I love this softer side to him. More of this please." Danny's bold step in showing a different side to himself as both an actor and a person has certainly paid off The jobs are pouring in, and he is now one of the most sought after British actors.
The Irish Sun
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
How Danny Dyer landed six figure pay day for just one show amid comeback after ditching bad boy image
OVER the years, Danny Dyer has been known for his bad boy image, thanks to the roles he's played and his tough guy exterior. However, since leaving EastEnders the actor, 47, Advertisement 10 Danny Dyer is leaving his bad boy image in the past Credit: Getty 10 The actor ditched EastEnders in 2022 and has been showing off his new softer side Credit: BBC Handout 10 In the noughties Danny was known for his 'hard man' persona Credit: Getty - Contributor 10 Danny recently showed his vulnerability when he broke down on ITV's The Assembly Credit: ITV When Danny burst onto the scene in the late 90s, he was immediately typecast as the quintessential hard man. He was well known for hard-hitting films like Football Factory and The Business . Over the years, sometimes his bad boy persona has spilled out into real life - but the actor is now keen to put this all well and truly in the past. ashes and become one of TV and film 's most likeable stars. Advertisement Read more on Danny Dyer His career u-turn has rewarded him favourably, so much so, the star revealed he bagged an impressive six figure salary for "How much did I get for presenting The Wall? I think I probably got maybe £100,000," he candidly revealed. "But, you have to work for it you know. But yeah, that's what I got." Advertisement Most read in News TV SOFTER SIDE Ditching the bad boy image and showing his softer side, has also gone down very well with fans. Danny Dyer takes swipe at his kids as he defends his 'working class roots' after sending son to private school Although the show has also welcomed stars like Jade Thirlwall and In one emotional moment, one young woman asked about his split from from wife Advertisement The couple reunited not long afterwards, but Danny revealed the impact the break-up had on him and what had led to it. He was asked: "When Jo kicked you out 10 Danny bagged a HUGE salary for hosting The Wall Credit: BBC Looking downcast as he remembered that painful time, Danny answered honestly and said: "I was a p***k and she deserved better. Advertisement "Sometimes I'd go out, get off my head, take drugs; I wouldn't come home for three days. " everything now ." This vulnerability went down well with fans, and in turn acted as a huge boost in Danny's career. 10 Viewers welcomed Danny's honesty on The Assembly Credit: ITV Advertisement 10 A source said that Danny has been on a 'different path' since leaving EastEnders Credit: BBC A TV source told The Sun: "Since leaving EastEnders, Danny seems to have purposely chosen to go down a totally different path. "It's clear he's in a new era of his life and is showing a softer side to the hard man we're used to seeing on telly. "Appearing on The Assembly was a genius move. He was the best performing celebrity by miles - proving how natural, engaging and kind-hearted he is. Advertisement "There was a particularly moving moment when he was moved to tears by the young adults who looked at him in total admiration." The insider added: "Behind the bad boy image, Danny showed he's an emotional family man whose days of binging and benders are far behind him. "Stepping out of his comfort zone has shown he's much more than a naughty East Ender." 10 Danny was previously known for hard hitting roles - seen here in The Football Factory Credit: Rex Advertisement 10 The actor is shaking off his 'ladish' persona Credit: Instagram BECOMING A HEARTTHROB Another TV moment which saw Danny show off his softer side was when he played Who would've thought the former film hardman turned Queen Vic landlord would be the heartthrob of a With his fake moustache and wig, Danny charmed viewers and became the hero of the series. Advertisement The role showed a more softer, gentle Danny and in turn proved he shouldn't always be typecast as the gruff hardman. The actor has even admitted he loved playing "gentle soul" Freddie, and enjoyed being "more versatile" with his acting. 10 Danny became the unlikely heartthrob in Rivals Credit: Disney+ Reflecting on the role, Danny told Rivals The Official Podcast: "For me, I was certainly looking to do something different... Fred , is such a lovely, gentle soul, really." Advertisement Fans were equally impressed with the outcome. One fan tweeted " Danny Dyer is a way better actor than people give him credit for - the warmth and nuance he gives to his character in Rivals is gorgeous." While another actor added: "Danny Dyer was the breakout star of Rivals! I love this softer side to him. More of this please." Danny's bold step in showing a different side to himself as both an actor and a person has certainly paid off Advertisement The jobs are pouring in, and he is now one of the most sought after British actors. Danny Dyer's career so far By Conor O'Brien Danny Dyer has played several film and TV roles across a three-decade acting career. Here's a look back at some of his most memorable performances. Prime Suspect (1993): Danny made his screen debut in an episode of the long-running ITV police procedural. He appeared as a character named "Martin Fletcher". Human Traffic (1999): Danny's debut film saw him portray "Moff", a dealer. Directed by Justin Kerrigan, the coming-of-age comedy drama also featured Mean Machine (2001): An adaptation of The Longest Yard, this sports comedy also featured Vinnie Jones and Jason Statham. Danny played "Billy the Limpet". The Football Factory (2004): Loosely based on the novel of the same name by John King. Danny led the cast of this sports drama, directed by Nick Love. He portrayed "Tommy Johnson". EastEnders (2013-2022): Danny appeared in the London-set BBC soap opera for almost a decade. He Rivals (2024): The actor was among an all-star ensemble cast in this Disney+ series based on Jilly Cooper's novel. Danny played the role of "Freddie Jones".
