Following his decision to take a break from the show, Danny’s character, Queen Vic landlord Mick Carter, was hastily written out of the soap.
Viewers saw Mick booking a last-minute flight to Bulgaria to be with his daughter Nancy Carter, who had been struck by a car and was in hospital.
The source added: “Everyone is looking forward to seeing him back in action. He’s one of the soap’s key stars.”
Danny first arrived in Albert Square in 2014, and hasn’t taken much of a break in the three-year period since Mick Carter took over as landlord of the Queen Vic.
In that time, he has bagged a handful of awards, including Serial Drama Performance at the National Television Awards two years running, and Best Soap Actor at the TV Choice Awards.
Danny Dyer's Words Of Wisdom
Danny Dyer on... 9/11(01 of21)
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Danny Dyer on... having to earn a crust(02 of21)
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Danny Dyer on... scented loo roll(03 of21)
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Danny Dyer on... forgiveness(04 of21)
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Danny Dyer on... his role on 'EastEnders'(05 of21)
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Danny Dyer on... zoos(06 of21)
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Danny Dyer on... ornithology(07 of21)
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Danny Dyer on... Christmas(08 of21)
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Danny Dyer on... being a #MEGALAD(09 of21)
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Danny Dyer on... Shakespeare(10 of21)
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Danny Dyer on... illegal substances(11 of21)
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Danny Dyer on... man crushes(12 of21)
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Danny Dyer on... his rep as a bad boy(13 of21)
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Danny Dyer on... One Direction(14 of21)
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Danny Dyer on... Mark Wright(15 of21)
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Danny Dyer on... parenting(16 of21)
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Danny Dyer on... his chances of being made Sir Danny Dyer(17 of21)