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Danny Dyer quits BBC's The Wall ahead of EastEnders exit as he joins rival channel

Danny Dyer has quit BBC quiz show The Wall, he has confirmed.

It comes just four months after the actor announced he was leaving EastEnders after nine years.

The Mirror revealed in January that he had been poached by Sky for a new deal thought to be worth six figures.

While the deal is believed to be worth much less than the £1million-a-year 'golden handcuffs' deal he's on at the BBC, it is believed that it will open the door up to a number of offers that could dwarf what he earns now.

Quizzed by The Sun on whether he would be returning to The Wall - which he stars on alongside Angela Rippon - he replied simply: "No."

Danny Dyer has quit The Wall (BBC)

Strict BBC rules have prevented him appearing on rival channels – which has irked Danny and some of his fellow co-stars.

Since announcing his exit from the BBC, Danny revealed that he would be hosting a brand new quiz show on Netflix.

He previously admitted to The Mirror that he was taking "a risk" by exiting the BBC show, but believed that his character Mick Carter needs to be "rested".

Opening up about why he was leaving EastEnders back in January, he revealed: "When you're in a job like a soap your contract comes up for renewal and every time it has they've asked me to stay, and I'm very grateful for that. Because I've seen a lot of people come and go. It's very tough.

Danny is leaving EastEnders later this year (BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes)

"I always debate whether I want to sign again and I've been contemplating a while now about whether it's time to roll the dice, take the leap.

"The big news is I've decided not to renew my contract. That's all. That's not because I've fallen out with anybody, I love everybody. That job has been amazing for me. It's an important part of television.

"I'm grateful for the beautiful years I've had there. I'm going to miss the people massively. It's me taking a risk."

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