PICTURED: Danny Dyer looks happy and healthy as he poses with fan in South Africa... as he's seen for first time since extended break from EastEnders

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He's been taking some time out in South Africa during his extended break from EastEnders.

And Danny Dyer has now been pictured for the first time since leaving the BBC One soap amid claims he is suffering from 'exhaustion and stress', looking happy and healthy as he poses with a fan.

The 39-year-old star boasts a slimline physique a tan as he flashes a peace sign alongside his new pal.

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Beaming: Danny Dyer has now been pictured for the first time since leaving the BBC One soap amid claims he is suffering from 'exhaustion and stress', looking happy and healthy as he poses with a fan in South Africa

Danny has been keeping a low profile in recent weeks since flying out on February 10.

A source told The Sun: 'Danny was looking a lot healthier and seemed to be glowing. He was happy to pose for pictures with fans and appeared to be in good spirits.'

This comes amid reports Danny is reportedly planning to whisk his wife Joanne Mas on a 'no expenses spared' second honeymoon following his alleged work woes.

A source told The Sun: 'Danny was looking a lot healthier and seemed to be glowing. He was happy to pose for pictures with fans and appeared to be in good spirits'

Danny married his partner of 20 years in September last year yet wants to revisit their post-wedding festivities. 

It was reported in January that an incident at the National Television Awards saw an 'intoxicated' Danny become embroiled in a 'meltdown' leading to claims that he was bowing out of EastEnders for a rest period. 

Loved up: Danny is reportedly planning to whisk his wife Joanne Mas on a 'no expenses spared' second honeymoon following his alleged work woes (pictured in 2004)

Despite the claims, and an accompanying video, soap bosses came forward after the leaked clip to deny that he is 'spiralling out of control, exhausted and needs to control his temper.'

Following the explosive allegations, Danny has removed himself temporarily from his role as Queen Vic landlord Mick Carter to recuperate in South Africa. 

Now, sources have revealed that aside from his professional dramas he is planning to dedicate himself to his wife Joanne, who proposed in February 2015, before they walked the aisle in Hampshire last year. 

Give me a break: The 39-year-old EastEnders star, who is said to be taking a break from the soap after being stricken with stress, married his partner of 20 years in September last year yet wants to revisit their post-wedding festivities

During Danny's South African break, Joanne has reportedly been staying at home with their three children daughters Dani 19, Sunnie nine and two-year-old son Arty.

According to the Mirror the couple are now set to relight their romance by jetting to the Maldives: 'Since they got married Danny has been working non stop, they haven’t had a lot of time together and he wants to make Jo feel special. 

'He’s very focused on his family. His time in South Africa has done him the world of good. Now he just wants to do lots of fun things with his family. 

Following his wedding, Danny told Hello magazine: 'I was overwhelmed. Jo looked stunning - and seeing her there with all my beautiful children - I was really moved. It couldn't have been any better.'

MailOnline has commented representatives for Danny for comment. 

Despite the romantic gesture, reports surfaced last months stating he had exchanged racy messages with a young mother, who he met at an Essex book signing event the previous year, as she claimed he told her 'bend over and show me that bottle' - cockney rhyming slang for her backside.

On June 27, just nine weeks before his wedding to Ms Mas, he sent the woman a picture of his privates poking out of boxer shorts. A source said after the revelation: 'This was a bit of fun between Danny and a girl that has got a bit out of hand.

'There was no relationship, it was nothing serious and Jo is not about to split up with the love of her life over a few messages. Everything we have heard suggests Jo will stand by her man.' 

News of the romantic getaway comes after it was claimed that the cast of EastEnders are reportedly planning a surprise welcome back party for Danny when he makes his return from South Africa to the BBC soap.

Homel life comes first: Sources tell the Mirror that 'he wants to make Jo feel special' following his recuperating break to South Africa in the midst of his break from the BBC show

His co-stars, according to the Daily Star, are keen to show their support for the soap favourite when he makes his anticipated return.

A source told the newspaper: 'They're keen to show everyone is behind him 100% after his tough few months. They are planning a round of applause when he steps back behind the bar for filming for the first time.'

'The cast know how important Danny is to the show's success and don't want it to be awkward.'.

Danny is said to be taking some time away from the soap for personal reasons, after a string of emotional storylines for his character.

Bowing out: Sources tell the Mirror that 'he wants to make Jo feel special' following his recuperating break to South Africa in the midst of his break from the BBC show

Last month Adam Woodyatt, who plays Ian Beale came forward to slam accusations that he and Danny had clashed prior to his sudden departure from the show.

According to the Daily Star, Danny had criticised Adam for only ever playing one character on screen, and branded himself the superior actor.

However the soap stalwart has since admitted that the claims were 'news' to him, as he and Danny had enjoyed a 'nice chat' before his departure.

The paper first reported tensions between the pair - with Danny allegedly stating of his co-star: 'Adam has played one role. He's auditioned once in his whole career. Out of every soap actor I've got the most experience.' 

Not true: Last month Adam Woodyatt, who plays Ian Beale came forward to slam accusations that he and Danny had clashed prior to his sudden departure from the show

Following the release of the NTAs clip back in January, despite The Sun referred to the video as depicting a '15 minute meltdown', a friend of Danny's told MailOnline: 'He wasn't behaving badly at all. He was presenting an award so he was tired as he had been at the venue since 6pm.

'He was struggling to find the exit to get out as he was worried he was going to be mobbed by fans as there were queues everywhere and he just wanted to get to his car. The rest of the group were saying, 'Just go, go now,' before it gets any busier. He wanted to get out and nothing more.

'Danny is one of the nicest people you can work with. He's always so lovely and a rye professional.' 

No good advice: Following the release of the NTAs clip back in January, The Sun referred to the video as depicting a '15 minute meltdown', a friend of Danny's told MailOnline: 'He wasn't behaving badly at all. He was presenting an award so he was tired as he had been at the venue since 6pm'