EastEnders' Danny Dyer 'forced to QUIT after worrying bosses with party lifestyle'
EASTENDERS star Danny Dyer has been forced to suddenly quit the soap because of his party animal behaviour, reports are claiming.
Danny Dyer and Lacey Turner celebrate NTA win
It's been suggested that the 39-year-old actor - who plays Queen Vic landlord Mick Carter - has halted filming after talking with BBC bosses.
According to The Sun, the East London native will be off of work for a number of weeks, with insiders citing his "drunk" behaviour at the National Television Awards as part of the problem.
A source told the publication: "The producers are concerned about him for a number of reasons.
Danny Dyer has been 'forced to quit EastEnders' according to reports
Danny plays Queen Vic landlord Mick Carter in the BBC soap
The producers are concerned about him for a number of reasons.
"It was clear to onlookers he appeared very drunk at the NTAs. It is best that he takes some time out to sort his life out. He appears to be exhausted."
They added: "As a result, Danny is not filming on the show at all. There is an enforced break that is expected to last a number of weeks."
Despite his exit, it's claimed showmakers are adamant that his exit doesn't mark the end of his tenure on the hit soap.
Danny reportedly worried bosses with his behaviour at the NTAs earlier this month
It's believed Mick Carter's exit will only be short term
It's claimed that producers and writers are in turmoil over his abrupt departure and have had to "tear up scripts" for the actor, who reportedly makes £400,000 a year as head-honcho of the Carter family.
The insider continued: "Having Danny off is a total nightmare - it causes total chaos for both the writers and producers. The story lines are worked out months in advance and no one was expecting him to be off."
Express.co.uk has contacted Danny's representative for comment.
EastEnders continues tomorrow night at 8pm on BBC One.