Danny Dyer Reveals Rehab Decision After Drug, Alcohol Struggles

Danny Dyer has opened up about the moment he realized he needed to quit drugs and alcohol after struggling to put on a pair of jeans following a night of heavy partying at the National Television Awards. Reflecting on that day, he described being 'off his head' and unable to figure out which leg went into which trouser leg while sitting in his en-suite bathroom, an episode that deeply resonated with him because of his wife Joanne's exhausted and ill appearance. This moment of clarity made him confront the destructive impact his substance abuse was having not only on his health but also on his family, especially his wife and children. Dyer credited his EastEnders co-star Luisa Bradshaw-White for being the only person who confronted him about his drinking problem, which helped him seek help, including rehab in Cape Town in 2016. He has since reoriented his life and career, with recent successes including his role in the Disney+ drama Rivals and personal milestones like walking his daughter down the aisle. Throughout multiple interviews with Louis Theroux, Dyer has candidly discussed the struggles and consequences of his addiction, emphasizing the importance of the support from those around him and the need to change for the sake of his loved ones.