Micah Balfour in EastEnders
Micah Balfour as Junior (Picture: BBC)

Micah Balfour joins the cast to shake things up in Walford

EastEnders fans, brace yourselves! George Knight’s estranged son, Junior, is finally coming to Walford, and he’s bringing a whole lot of drama with him. played by actor Micah Balfour, Junior is set to cause a stir on the Square.

Balfour, known for his roles in Emmerdale and Death in Paradise, is excited to be joining the iconic soap. “Walking onto the Square was surreal!” he admits. But it’s not all about the familiar faces – his character has a hidden agenda. “Junior’s complex,” Balfour teases, “and he’s definitely going to shake things up!”

With George still reeling from his dad’s shocking past, the arrival of his son is sure to bring up old wounds. Is there more to Junior than meets the eye?

Junior will appear on screen this summer. EastEnders continues Monday at 7.30pm on BBC One

By Eastieoaks

From Cwmderi to Walford, I have been watching soaps for more than 30 years and there is always a story to come.

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