After much speculation following the dramatic Christmas Day 2022 episode of EastEnders, the show has seemingly confirmed Mick Carter’s death. In the fateful episode, Mick dove into the freezing ocean to save Linda Carter but never resurfaced, leading to the heartbreaking presumption that he had drowned. Months passed without any signs of Mick, leaving fans clinging to hope that he might still be alive.

However, a recent YouTube compilation by the BBC featuring the most dramatic Christmas Day deaths included Mick’s final moments, solidifying his presumed demise. While some fans remain unconvinced—pointing out that his body was never found and clinging to the soap’s tradition of resurrecting characters—actor Danny Dyer seems to have closed the door on Mick’s return. Speaking at the National Television Awards, Dyer called for EastEnders to bring Mick back but later revealed in an interview with Metro that he has moved on from serial dramas and isn’t planning to join any other soaps.

Since leaving the show, Danny Dyer has embarked on a successful career, landing roles in projects such as Mr. Big Stuff and Jilly Cooper’s Rivals. While his time on EastEnders may have ended, fans continue to cherish Mick Carter’s legacy as the lovable landlord of the Queen Vic, holding onto a glimmer of hope for his return as the soap approaches its 40th anniversary. For now, though, it seems Mick’s story has truly reached its conclusion, leaving a poignant mark on the hearts of EastEnders viewers.