Danny Dyer returns to EastEnders set 'fighting fit' following a six-week break from the BBC soap

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He's had a six-week break from EastEnders following 'concerns' about his behaviour.

But now Danny Dyer looks set to return to the BBC soap after being spotted on set on Monday.

The 39-year-old, who plays Mick Carter, is said to be 'fighting fit' after taking time off from the soap and will appear back on our screens in June, according to sources. 

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Back: Danny Dyer looks set to return to the BBC soap after being spotted on set on Monday 

A source told the Daily Star: 'Danny has been missed these last few weeks. So it was a welcome sight seeing him drive back into the studios with a cheeky smile on his face.

'He picked up his scripts for filming a couple of weeks back. The scenes are classic soap, full of emotion and drama.' 

The Queen Vic landlord was written out of the soap temporarily when he received a call that his daughter Nancy had been hit by a car in Bulgaria.

'Fighting fit': The 39-year-old, who plays Mick Carter, took a six-week break from EastEnders

She had been injured during a holiday with her boyfriend Tamwar; and naturally, Mick was on the next flight to be by her bedside, along with son Johnny.

After his departure, representatives for EastEnders made it clear that there is no exit storyline prepared for Danny and he has most certainly not been sacked from the show.

Nevertheless, Danny's temporary exit storyline was met with a mixed reception from fans, who either seemed to be devastated by the actor's forthcoming absence or found the whole scenario funny, knowing what was going on with Danny in real life.

'Still laughing at the rushed tacked on for Danny Dyer. You can see it wasn't even rehearsed!' one person remarked on Twitter. 

He's gone: Danny (here as Mick Carter with his on-screen wife) departed in shocking storylines last week, which were written to accommodate some time off for the actor

'They had to think of a quick exit!' someone else chimed in.

'What was that random scene on EastEnders tonight with Danny Dyer! I know he is having a break but really how random!' came a third Twitter user.

Reports suggested that the soap enjoyed a surge in ratings in the week after his exit was aired.

According to The Daily Star, 5.5million viewers tuned to see how Mick was to be written out of the series for the actor's temporary break. 

Sharp departure: The soap actor has been taking time out to look after himself, but since his on-screen appearances came to an end, ratings are said to have jumped up

After the initial surge, Monday's episode - the first without Danny - peaked at 6.1million, which built again to 6.3million the next day.

A BBC spokesperson told MailOnline: 'There is absolutely no truth in this story. 

'Our figures have remained consistent for the past few weeks; the average overnight audience for Tuesday's episode was exactly the same as last Tuesday.' 

EastEnders has certainly been surrounded with attention amidst the controversy involving Danny. 

'We'll miss you!' Danny's exit storyline, shown last Monday, left some EastEnders fans upset... while others found it 'laughable' and 'rushed'

Revealed: On Thursday night's instalment of the BBC soap, viewers finally discovered how Mick Carter was to be written out of the series for the temporary break

Emergency: During the episode, the Queen Vic landlord received a call that his daughter Nancy had been hit by a car in Bulgaria, where she was on holiday with her boyfriend Tamwar

Drama: Naturally, Mick was on the next flight to be by her bedside, along with son Johnny

After reports that Danny was taking time out, a video leaked in which 'flustered' actor Danny being comforted by his co-stars at the National Television Awards last month.

The clip shows him gesticulating while talking to and being soothed by EastEnders colleagues including James Bye [Martin Fowler], Danny's wife Joanne Mas and Laurie Brett, [Jane Beale].

EastEnders came forward after the leak to deny that the actor was 'spiralling out of control, exhausted and needs to control his temper.'

In his defence, 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. 

'Just go, go now!': The claims a follow a video released by the paper earlier on Monday that saw the actor 'tired and flustered' at the National Television Awards last month

All good in the hood? The footage comes as EastEnders have denied that the 39-year-old is 'spiralling out of control, is exhausted and needs to control his temper'

'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.'

The Sun had previously reported that Danny stated backstage at the NTAs last month, while clutching a bottle of beer, that he had failed in attempting to give up drink after just one month.

A friend of Danny's told MailOnline: 'He wasn't behaving badly - he just wanted to leave but couldn't find the exit (pictured with Lacey Turner)

But the BBC have explained that Danny went straight home after the NTAs, not even attending an after party. 

EastEnders have insisted he has 'never lost his temper at work' and is 'respected by everyone' on set, in light of claims he had been 'plain rude' to the crew.

An inside source told The Sun on Sunday that the actor had acted like 'lord of the manor' on set and talked down to crew members in the run up to his sudden hiatus from the soap, announced earlier this week.

Denial: EastEnders have insisted that Danny Dyer has 'never lost his temper at work' and is 'respected by everyone' on set, in light of claims he had been 'plain rude' to the crew 

However, a representative for the BBC has since refuted the claims to MailOnline, stating: 'There is absolutely no truth in any of these allegations. Danny is always a consummate professional.' 

A source had claimed to the paper that the actor, who plays Mick Carter on the beloved soap, had 'ranted, raved and bragged' to his fellow employees, and spoken down to members of the crew. 

Yet, the EastEnders rep continued in firm denial of the reports: 'Danny has never walked off set, nor has he ever lost his temper or been rude to anyone at work.'

Joker: The actor who plays pub landlord of The Queen Vic (pictured in the soap) has joked that producers have tried to run 'non-alcoholic beer' through their taps to stop him drinking on set

Central star: Show sources also claim that the withdrawal will be 'a nightmare' for scriptwriters and producers due to the fact Mick (pictured in the soap) is such a central character and storylines are plotted out months in advance

'Danny is an extremely popular member of cast and respected by everyone on the show.'   

The insider revealed: 'He could be nice one minute and the next he'd be ranting and raving, babbling about how s*** things are, and storming off.'

'When he wasn't complaining, he would walk around the set like Lord of the Manor, bragging about how EastEnders would collapse if he left.' 

With the revelations following claims that friends were concerned his behaviour was 'spiralling out of control', the source went on to detail the arrogant heights the star had reached - amid his reported battle to give up booze.

'He was just plain rude,' the source added. 'You would hear him talking to them as if they were nothing, saying things like: 'I'm God here, you just do the lighting.'

A BBC spokesperson originally told MailOnline: 'Danny is on a short break from EastEnders. This was not enforced by bosses nor has he quit the show.' 

Danny, who previously admitted to drinking on set, first appeared as Mick - the landlord of the iconic Queen Vic pub in Walford - in December 2013, after which he became a show favourite.

Insiders reported that the notorious hardman, who soared to fame in films including The Football Factory and The Business, was forced to withdraw from filming. saying: 'The producers are concerned about him for a number of reasons. It is best that he takes some time out to sort his life out.'

However, another source played down the claims, telling MailOnline: 'It's not unusual for actors to take breaks from the show'. 

Loved-up: 'On a good day I slip over to the good pumps and have half a lager ... not taking the piss, as I don't want to get in trouble. You have to keep yourself busy behind the bar' (pictured with his wife Joanna Mas, in March 2016)