Danny Dyer has spoken out after the explosive EastEnders Christmas Day special, teasing fans that Mick Carter is alive and well.
The 45-year-old actor shared a video of himself lounging on a tropical beach as he addressed the dramatic scenes after his beloved character Mick appeared to drown. Joking with fans, the father-of-three joked it has been a 'c*** of a swim' as he shared a hilarious video with fans.
The soaps festive special saw Mick dive into the Dover Strait of the English Channel to save his beloved ex-wife Linda, played by Kellie Bright, and the evil Janine, played by Charlie Brooks. The dramatic scenes unfolded just one day after Mick and Janine's wedding, as her staging of the car crash earlier in the year – to frame Linda for being behind the wheel – was finally exposed at the Christmas table.
As Albert Square celebrated Christmas, Linda and Mick tearfully agreed to give their marriage another go, as he told the publican she was the love of his life. Following a car chase between the trio, Linda managed to get into Janine's car and attempt to take over the wheel before the duo drove the car off the road and into the Channel waters.
Mick was last seen jumping in and diving down to the car wreckage, where he saved Janine first before jumping back in the water to save Linda. Unaware that Linda had escaped the wreckage herself and made it to shore, Mick never returned leaving her distraught.
Trying poke fun at the situation following the emotional scenes, Danny shared a video from an unknown exotic location telling fans Mick's just 'having a rest'.
Sitting on a sun lounger in his swimming trunks, Danny said: "Don't worry, I know it was emotional last night. It was a very nutty episode, but don't be concerned because I f*****g made it. I mean it was a c*** of a swim, but let me tell you it was worth it. Mick needed a rest and a new chapter.
"I wanted to take this opportunity to thank all my castmates. I love you all, every single one of you and I'm very honoured to have worked with you for as long as I have and I'll relish those moments for the rest of my life.
"I'm not going to name names, there's too many of you, but of course my Carter family mean everything to me.
"It's the end of an era but, like I said, I'm very grateful for everything, including running the Queen Vic. So, again, don't stress and especially the fans who have voted for me and invested in Mick and made him the character he is.
"But you know, he had to get away – Janine was driving him f*****g mad.
"So Merry Christmas, happy new year and don't worry about Mick because he's sweet as a f*****g nut."
Responding to the video, Danny's daughter Dani Dyer commented a string of laughing emojis alongside: "so proud of you! Love you so much," with several red heart emojis.
Danny's former co-star Charlie Brooks, who plays Janine in the soap, wrote: "love you," alongside laughing emojis and red hearts.
Fans flocked to the comments to share their thoughts on the emotional EastEnders Christmas special which bid farewell to Danny's beloved character Mick Carter. One penned: "Mick Carters only gone n washed up on a tropical island"
"Didn't see the dead body you just disappeared looking forward to ur return in future," penned another. "Was in tears when you left, but I'm glad Mick went out on a high note. I'm probably gonna pretend he's still alive since his body wasn't found, but if he is dead then at least he died trying to save the one he loved most in the world!"
"Well done mate, good luck to your future, but you will be missed as Mick Carter who was probably the most cockney on Albert Square!," wrote a third.
One said: "You are the man", while another gushed: "Legend!"
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