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Danny Dyer and Shona McGarty support Danny Hatchard after EastEnders criticism
Michael Greco criticised Danny Hatchard’s acting after a short clip of Hatchard playing Lee Carter in EastEnders was shared on X. Greco, who played Beppe di Marco on the BBC soap, said Hatchard’s portrayal of being drunk was wrong.
Hatchard called the comment disappointing and classless, saying the clip was only nine seconds long and lacked context.
He also said public criticism from someone he had respected was difficult to understand.
Former co-stars Danny Dyer and Shona McGarty backed Hatchard in comments on his Instagram post.
Greco apologised, saying he should not have made the comment and had not watched EastEnders for many years.
EastEnders airs on BBC One from Monday to Thursday, and episodes are also available on BBC iPlayer.
Danny Dyer and Shona McGarty publicly supported Danny Hatchard after Michael Greco criticised Hatchard’s acting in a clip from EastEnders.
Greco had commented on a clip of Hatchard’s character Lee Carter appearing drunk, saying the performance was “everything that is wrong.”
Hatchard called Greco’s post “disappointing and classless” and said it had been based on a nine-second clip taken out of context.
Greco later apologised, saying there was no need for his comment.
Dyer called Hatchard “a proper actor,” while McGarty praised him and expressed disbelief at Greco’s criticism.
- Who
- Danny Hatchard, supported by former EastEnders actors Danny Dyer and Shona McGarty, after criticism from Michael Greco.
- What
- Dyer and McGarty backed Hatchard after Greco criticised his acting in a clip from the soap. Greco later apologised.
- When
- The article was published on 12 November 2026. The date of the original post and responses is not stated.
- Where
- The exchange took place on X and Instagram.
- Why
- Greco criticised Hatchard’s portrayal of a drunk character in a clip. Hatchard said it was a short clip taken out of context.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Greco commented on an X clip of Hatchard’s EastEnders character Lee Carter appearing drunk.
Hatchard posted a rebuttal on Instagram, calling the criticism disappointing and classless.
Dyer and McGarty expressed support for Hatchard in the comments.
Greco apologised for his comment.
- Actors supporting Hatchard
- Danny Dyer and Shona McGarty
- Critic
- Michael Greco, who played Beppe di Marco from 1998 to 2002
- Character in the clip
- Lee Carter, played by Danny Hatchard
- Hatchard’s return
- Reprised his role in a storyline involving his sister Nancy Carter’s baby
- Publication date
- 12 November 2026
What people are saying
The art of playing drunk is to try and be as sober as you can. This is everything that is wrong.
I apologise for my comment. Was no need for it.
Disappointing and classless behaviour from a man I once respected.
F*** him Dan. You’re a proper actor. We keep moving.