Overview

• Danny Dyer revealed earning £100,000 for hosting a single episode of BBC's quiz show The Wall, highlighting his career resurgence since leaving EastEnders in 2022.
• The actor admitted to heavy prescription drug use during his EastEnders tenure, stating he was 'off his nut' on Valium and diazepam, which led to two rehab stints.
• Dyer credits a heartfelt letter from his daughter Dani for persuading him to stay in rehab and address his substance abuse issues.
• He criticized EastEnders' working environment, describing it as cliquey, with co-stars Jessie Wallace and Shane Richie initially blanking him and his on-screen wife, Kellie Bright.
• Since leaving EastEnders, Dyer has embraced diverse roles, including the critically praised Disney+ series Rivals, and showcased his softer, more vulnerable side in media appearances like ITV's The Assembly.