Dyer was forced to take a break from the BBC soap after his hard-boozing lifestyle and work schedule left him exhausted
ROSS Kemp has admitted he does have sympathy for Danny Dyer's troubles - but failed to name him after details of their clashes emerged.
The actor - who plays Grant Mitchell in the BBC soap - was asked his feelings on troubled Dyer's pressures, but instead of naming him, he simply said he had sympathy for anyone in that situation.
The Sun exclusively revealed how Dyer had warred with both Mitchell brothers on the soap, having spats with both Kemp and Steve McFadden who plays Phil Mitchell.
But speaking on Good Morning Britain, Ross ignored the claims and said: "I think the attention is something you have to balance along with the long hours there.
"I have a sympathy for anyone who is in that job obviously and dealing with the pressures of it."
He and Steve McFadden, who plays Phil, have been engaging in a behind-the-scenes feud that has divided the cast.
The Sun can also reveal that Dyer has had a go at Ross Kemp, who plays Phil’s sibling Grant.
Sources on the BBC soap claim Dyer, 39, told pals he once wanted to punch McFadden, 57, on set.
A show insider spoke of a “huge amount of tension” between Danny, who plays Queen Vic landlord Mick Carter, and Steve.
They added: “EastEnders might be trying to paint a picture of harmony but it couldn’t be further from the truth.
“It’s Steve who has more support. A lot of people find Danny a nightmare to work with.”
Party animal Dyer has stopped filming following an ultimatum from bosses to sort his life out.
He had a run in with Ross Kemp after his meltdown at the recent National Television Awards.
A source said: “Danny and Ross were both trying to find their cars and he started taking the p*ss.
"Ross wasn’t angry, just bemused.”
Yesterday we published snaps of Dyer having to be calmed by co-stars before he left the awards.
The “exhausted” star is believed to be recuperating in South Africa.
The BBC insisted: “Danny is respected by everyone on the show.”
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