Danny Dyer looked exhausted as he was seen leaving the Sunday Brunch studios just hours after he missed the first part of the Channel 4 show after juggling a busy schedule.

The EastEnders actor, 47, sported an all-black ensemble while stepping out of the BBC Studioworks on Sunday morning following his on-air gaff.

The star was happy to stop for pictures with a few lucky fans outside.

He carried the essentials in a black bag as well as a pack of cigarettes and a lighter in his hands.

Earlier in the morning, hosts Tim Lovejoy and Simon Rimmer, were quick to inform viewers at the start of the Channel 4 show that the actor was ‘on his way’. 

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Danny Dyer, 47, looked serious as he was snapped stepping out of Sunday Brunch studios just hours after he missed the first hour of the Channel 4 show earlier in the morning

The EastEnders actor sported an all-black ensemble while stepping out of the BBC Studioworks on Sunday morning following his on-air gaff

They introduced the star-studded lineup of guests for the latest episode, including Georgia Tennant, Alex Horne, Louise Redknapp, Patrick Grant, Christian Cooke and Sheku Kanneh-Mason.

However, Danny was conspicuous in his absence from the breakfast table, with a chair set out for him remaining empty.

Tim addressed the no-show, explaining that the former EastEnders star was busy filming the second series of hit show Rivals.  

He told the audience: ‘Now Danny Dyer is joining us today, but he’s busy right in the middle of filming Rivals.’ 

Tim then joked: ‘He is on his way though and he’s offered to stop in at the services to get pick up some bits and bobs. Anyone want anything?’

Comedian Alex requested: ‘A sausage role?’ as Tim continued: ‘Sausage roll alright, we’ll text him later.’

He added: ‘He’s a very successful man at the moment. He did just get a BAFTA and he’ll be celebrating on the show. We’d like to make him feel special’.

Co-host Simon then pulled out of the fridge a comically small bottle of champagne, quipping: ‘We’ve pushed the boat out’.

Although later on the English presenter appeared to have changed mood as he was spotted beaming while stopping for pictures with a few lucky fans outside

He carried the essentials in a black purse as well as a pack of cigarettes and a lighter in his hands as the soap favourite was seen interacting with fans 

Hosts Tim Lovejoy and Simon Rimmer, were quick to inform viewers at the start of the Channel 4 show that the actor, 47, was ‘on his way’ (seen)

However, Danny was conspicuous in his absence from the breakfast table, with a chair set out for him remaining empty (pictured)

Tim addressed the no-show, explaining that the former EastEnders star was busy filming the second series of hit show Rivals (pictured on the show)

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Despite the explanation for his tardiness, as Danny continued to be a no-show, fans took to social media to ponder over the reasons for his absence and poke fun at Tim and Simon’s attempts to keep things rolling.

However, thankfully Danny later arrived on the set an hour into the broadcast, after wrapping up filming on Rivals for the morning. 

The Disney+ show, based on author Jilly Cooper’s novel of the same name – premiered in October 2024 and was quickly greenlit for a second season. 

Danny was reunited with his co-stars on the steamy drama on Thursday, as filming for the second instalment of the hit show kicked off. 

Emily Atack treated fans with some behind-the-scenes snaps with her and Danny having a drink at the pub with co-stars Alex Hᴀssell, Luke Pasqualino and Rufus Jones.