EastEnders' Danny Walters splits from girlfriend of five years Lily Smith

EastEnders' Danny Walters splits from girlfriend of five years Lily Smith as they 'felt it was best to spend time being single'

By Sean O'grady For Mailonline

Published: 23:50 BST, 10 June 2019 | Updated: 23:50 BST, 10 June 2019

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EastEnders star Danny Walters is single again after splitting from longtime girlfriend Lily Smith.

The actor, 26, known for playing Keanu Taylor on the BBC soap, was in a relationship with Lily for five years.

However The Sun reports that the couple decided to go their separate ways so they can focus on their respective careers. 

Couple: EastEnders star Danny Walters, 26, is single again after splitting from longtime girlfriend Lily Smith

Couple: EastEnders star Danny Walters, 26, is single again after splitting from longtime girlfriend Lily Smith

A source said: 'Danny and Lily still have a lot of respect for each other, but want to spend time concentrating on their own goals.

'They’re both really young and have a lot of growing to do separately, so felt it was best to try being single. 

'However they still remain close and have a lot of respect for each other.'

Danny's acting break came with the TV series Benidorm where he played Tiger Dyke

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