Danny Dyer's 'Have I Got News For You' Stint Really Divided Viewers

Following his Brexit rant earlier this year, Danny Dyer seemed like the perfect choice to guest host ‘Have I Got News For You’ - or so producers might have thought.

The ‘EastEnders’ actor’s turn at the helm of the comedy panel show actually really divided viewers on Friday night.

While many loved his trademark banter, others were less impressed by his presenting ability.

Some branded him “wooden” as he tried to crack topical gags on the BBC show.

How wooden is Danny Dyer - Dier #hignfy
— Paul (@Porl1878) December 7, 2018

I didn’t think an Eastenders actor could get any more wooden, but Danny Dyer on Have I got News for you is positively Mahogany. Strangely reminiscent of Donald Trump. #hignfy
— Nigel hetherington (@nidgescoot50) December 7, 2018

Danny Dyer is awful on #hignfy can’t read the autocue, ad-lib or tell jokes.
— john long (@johnxlong) December 7, 2018

Reasons not to watch #hignfy awful Danny Dyer (actor??? really) Mrs Murray wanted to be on the other team - tough! Ian and Paul deserve much better than these idiots - just saying!!
— Jane Tombling 🌹 (@VirtualEnaj) December 7, 2018

#hignfy catching up, Danny Dyer is just awful. His timing is terrible has no idea of what happened this week of all weeks in politics, please please don’t ask him again.
— Stefania Barutta #FBPE (@SBarutta) December 7, 2018

Danny Dyer was an inspired gamble that started badly but improved a little. The funniest thing about tonight’s #hignfy is the number of people who think that he is funny. He’s not. It’s his script that is funny. Comedy is all about timing and he didn’t have it.
— islwyn davies (@IslwynD) December 8, 2018

HIGNFY - this week truly wrecked by Danny Dyer. Who the hell booked this guy. Awful, just truly awful.
— Linda. Docherty (@DochertyLinda) December 7, 2018

Just put on @haveigotnews with Danny Dyer, and it was Dyer, if he was anymore wooden he’d have given the cast splinters. Absolutely awful, turned it straight over.
— Jack Cade1381 (@JackCade1381) December 7, 2018

However, others hailed the idea of installing him as host as “genius”.

I thought Danny Dyer, who I used to dislike, was hilarious with excellent comic timing on #HIGNFY tonight.I’m staggered at the level of snobbish classist objections to him presenting.Also enjoyed seeing Paul Merton look as though he was miffed that Danny was stealing his thunder.
— Shruti Bhargava (@shrutinha) December 7, 2018

Danny Dyer can’t read autocue for shit but I think that’s the most I’ve laughed at #hignfy in a while. Genius if you ask me.
— Olivia Gill (@lilgill88) December 7, 2018

Usually I smile my way through the cleverness of #hignfy . Danny Dyer had me laughing out loud with his timing and delivery. For those getting the hump, I think the joke's on you.
— James Thompson☝️ (@JTC_Not4Profit) December 7, 2018

Actually bloody funny tonight danny dyer is a hoot #hignfy
— Nikky Linnane (@NLinnane) December 7, 2018

Danny Dyer - seriously funny on #HIGNFY.
He should be a regular.
Taking the piss out of the usual suspects is good TV & well-overdue. https://t.co/pRJV5BeMMW
— Cosmic Landmine Ⓥ (@cosmiclandmine) December 7, 2018

Danny Dyer is funny and knows how to be self-deprecating, unlike the snobs whining about him presenting #hignfy. Be more like Danny.
— Archie ⚡️ (@stfuarchie) December 7, 2018

#hignfy Thought Danny Dyer was really funny hosting the show tonight. He had a good laugh at his own expense but also respected the show enough not to make the show all about himself. Would love to see him host again :)
— Axl Keenan (@AxlKeenan) December 8, 2018

Danny Dyer was brilliant on @haveigotnews last night. Genius booking as host.
— Peteski 😎 (@PeteskiTweets) December 8, 2018

Danny Dyer hosting #HIGNFY sounds like it should be a mess but was laugh out loud funny. Not sure who said something like "sounds like a black cab conversation" but who doesn't love a London cabbie chat!!
— Abigail 🇬🇧🇬🇩 (@ScorpioSting72) December 7, 2018