Danny Dyer has been named as one of the front runners fans are betting on to take over the titular role from .
Jodie, 39, will leave the show in autumn this year and, following Danny’s announcement he is quitting , bookmakers has slashed his odds from 66/1 to 16/ 1.
Last week, Danny, 44, announced he is leaving his role as Mick Carter on the series after nine years because he now wants to try other things.
The new Doctor? Danny Dyer has been named as one of the front runners Doctor Who fans are betting on to take over the titular role from Jodie Whittaker (pictured on The Wall)
On how the odds on the next Doctor Who have dramatically changed since his announcement, a spokeswoman for Ladbrokes told : ‘Danny may be not be the archetypal actor to portray the Doctor but that’s just why he might be the perfect choice to make a big change on the show.
‘He’s all the rage with punters and has already said he wants to take on different roles.
‘So we could see him swapping The Queen Vic for the Tardis — and we’ve slashed our odds accordingly.’
Departure: Jodie, 39, will leave the show later this year and following Danny’s announcement his is leaving EastEnders, bookmakers has slashed his odds from 66/1 to 16/ 1
Earlier this week, Danny admitted he had wanted to quit ’for a while’ as he spoke out for the first time since announcing his departure from the soap.
Speaking on his , he said: ’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.
‘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.
Moving on: The actor, 44, is leaving his role as Mick Carter on the BBC series after nine years and said he now wants to try other things
‘The big news is I’ve decided not to renew my contract. When you have any inquiries concerning in which in addition to how you can employ พนันกีฬา, you possibly can e-mail us on the webpage. 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.’
The soap star insisted there’s no ‘big story’ behind his departure, other than he wants to try other things.
It comes after Jodie called for another female doctor to take over the role.
