Danny Pennant

[lizann]

I wouldn't be surprised if Michael tried it on with him just to keep Janine and her cash away from him

there is rumour talk now of mikey moon sleeping with him

[Perdita]

Sorry but bad news for some:


EastEnders star Gary Lucy is leaving the BBC One soap.

The actor - who has starred as Danny Pennant since September 2012 - has already filmed his final scenes for the programme.

According to the Daily Star, Lucy's exit will be aired next month after his contract with the soap wasn't renewed.

An EastEnders spokesperson commented: "We can confirm that Gary is leaving EastEnders later this year and we wish him all the best for the future."

Following the news, Lucy has taken to Twitter to thank fans for their support and even hinted that his character could return to Walford one day.

He tweeted: "thank you for your messages loved my time @Ee interesting character with lots of scope see u later rather than good bye ;-) ps more 2 come x"

Lucy and Danny decide to work as a team.
© BBC
Gary Lucy as Danny Pennant in EastEnders

Earlier this month, Lucy urged critics to "get with the times" after EastEnders received complaints about his character's on-screen kiss with newcomer Johnny Carter (Sam Strike).

He added: "Reaction was, on the most part, positive. There were a few on Twitter still living in the dark ages but on the whole, people were okay.

"I got one message on the internet from a guy saying, 'Thanks for that storyline because it gave me the courage to come out and tell my parents'. If you can do that, you as an actor and the show has done its job."

[owenlee4me]

ah what a shame not!!! he was so dull, and boring and crappy actor, he may of had a duff part, but he made nothing of it

[tammyy2j]

I don't think the writers knew whether to make him a villain or a goodie as he seemed to show some heart and emotion in his scenes with Lucy and then the opposite as a sleazebag chasing Syed and Johnny

Gary can act as shown in Hollyoaks in the male rape storyline

[tammyy2j]

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[Kim]

Surprised at this; thought Johnny and Danny would be a big-ish storyline.