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“The Assembly” Viewers Unite in Praise of Danny Dyer’s Sincere Appearance
Viewers of “The Assembly” quickly took to social media, sharing similar sentiments on Saturday night (April 26) within moments of Danny Dyer’s episode airing. The popular program features a celebrity guest who answers questions from a panel of autistic, neurodivergent, or learning-disabled young individuals, reinforcing that “no area is off-limits,” as described by the show. Following a successful trial run on the BBC last year with Michael Sheen, the program has moved to ITV for its latest season. This series showcases luminaries such as Gary Lineker, David Tennant, Danny Dyer, and Jade Thirlwall, each taking their turn in the spotlight. This installment saw the EastEnders icon Danny Dyer, responding to various insightful questions, according to Belfast Live.
Immediate Reaction on Social Media
Fans immediately went to X (formerly Twitter) as the show was broadcast, conveying their excitement regarding its return and thanking Danny for his authenticity.
- One viewer shared: “I am SO HAPPY #TheAssembly is back! Loved the Michael Sheen episode.”
- Another added, “The nicest, most gentle, polite man I’ve ever met… I just adore him.”
- A third fan celebrated: “Danny is so genuine. Gentle, kind in his interactions. Love this!”
As the show ended, viewers continued to express their happiness. One person wrote: “Absolutely loved #The Assembly with @MrDDyer,” while another echoed similar thoughts: “Just saw #TheAssembly with @MrDDyer and thought it was very moving at times.”
Heartfelt Interview Highlights
During the moving interview, Danny talked about his marriage, his choice to enroll his children in private education, his connection with his father, and his departure from EastEnders.
Emotional Moments
He also revealed his emotions when participants in the group played a rendition of Primal Scream’s 1991 hit “Movin’ On Up.”
Visibly touched, Danny voiced his appreciation, stating that it was an honour for him and that he had gained something from the experience as well as learned more about himself.
He also said he was emotional with the song. He also advised the show’s participants saying they may get famous and to be behave responsibly because he never did. He ended by saying thank you.
Where to Watch
“The Assembly” is available to stream on ITVX