Danny Dyer breaks silence on daughter Dani's pregnancy
He's going to be a grandad at the age of 43
Following Love Island star Dani Dyer's pregnancy announcement at the end of July, her dad, EastEnders actor Danny Dyer, has finally broken his silence about his daughter's lovely news.
Speaking on their brand new podcast titled 'Sorted', Danny told listeners, “I know what my Dani was up to in lockdown."
He then asked 24-year-old Dani, "Was that your whole motivation for getting pregnant? You’ve been not really having sex because you’ve thought, ‘I’ll wait til my dad’s 40’?”
Clearly shocked at her dad's comments, the Love Island winner exclaimed, "I’m not talking about my sex life!”
But despite the joke, it sounds like Danny, who plays the role of Mick Carter on EastEnders, is over the moon for his daughter, admitting he also made his parents grandparents at the age of 40.
The Wall host added, “It makes me feel slightly better about my hair thinning and stuff and getting grey in my beard, because if anyone’s got any problem with it I can go, ‘Well, I’m a f***ing grandad’.”
That's one way to look at it! 🤣
Dani first announced she was expecting her first child with her boyfriend Sammy Kimmence back in July, sharing a super cute photo of herself holding up her baby scan.
Announcing her little one will arrive in 2021, Dani wrote, 'Little bubba can’t believe you are going to be ours. Me and Sammy are so excited to start this next chapter in our lives, feel so lucky and grateful.. 2021💖💙'. (sic)
Check out which other celebs are expecting babies in the coming months:
Finn Tapp and Jess Hale
Love Island series six winner Finn Tapp and his girlfriend Jess Hale announced in July they are expecting their first child together. Finn shared the lovely news on Instagram, just a month after they picked up the keys to their first home.
Perrie Edwards and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
Singer and Little Mix star Perrie Edwards announced in September she's expecting another baby with her fiancé Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. The couple announced the news in a cute video on Instagram.
Dianne Buswell and Joe Sugg
Strictly Come Dancing star Dianne Buswell and her boyfriend Joe Sugg, who she met on the show back in 2018, announced in September they are expecting their second child together! Sharing the news in a cute Instagram video, the pair revealed they are expecting a baby boy in 2026.
Cardi B
Just days before dropping her album 'Am I The Drama?', American rapper Cardi B announced in September that she's pregnant with her fourth child! The new arrival will be her first with her boyfriend, NFL star Stefon Diggs.
Paloma Faith
Singer Paloma Faith announced in October that she's expecting her first child with her boyfriend Stevie Thomas. Sharing the lovely news in an Instagram post, the 44-year-old confirmed she's 18 weeks pregnant. Paloma is already a mum to two children with her ex Leyman Lahcine.
Joel Dommett and Hannah Cooper
TV presenter Joel Dommett and his wife Hannah Cooper announced in November that they are expecting their second child together! The couple, who are already parents to their son Wilde, shared the news on social media, writing: ' 'Baby in mumma tummy. Hard to keep secrets with a toddler around'.
Ellie Goulding and Beau Minniear
Singer Ellie Goulding has revealed she is expecting her second child, her first with boyfriend Beau Minniear. The singer appeared on the red carpet at The Fashion Awards 2025 showing off her baby bump, wearing a cropped top.
Sienna Miller and Oli Green
At the same event as Ellie Goulding, actress Sienna Miller also announced her pregnancy, alongside her boyfriend Oli Green. Sienna is already a proud mum to her 13-year-old daughter Marlowe, whom she shares with her ex Tom Sturridge, and her 23-month-old daughter with Oli. The new arrival will be Sienna and Oli's second child together.
Meanwhile, Dani appeared on Wednesday night's episode of Love Island: What Happened Next, where she spoke about her baby news and what other exciting projects she's been up to since leaving the villa with ex-boyfriend Jack Fincham.
Despite splitting with Jack just months after the show ended, it sounds like the former pen salesman is very happy for his ex-girlfriend.
Speaking to fellow Islanders Alex and Laura, Jack told them, "Yeah, I'm so happy for her. She'll make a brilliant mum as well."
Of course, Jack himself became a parent earlier this year, when his long-time friend Casey Ranger gave birth to a baby girl called Blossom.
Check out which other Love Island stars have welcomed babies right here.