August 14th 2024.
The internet is buzzing with excitement as EastEnders star Micah Balfour shares the news that he and his partner Nat are expecting their first baby together. Fans of the show will recognize Micah as the charming Junior, son of George, and also as Dr. Germaine Bailey in Emmerdale. His on-screen roles have captured the hearts of viewers, but now the actor is ready to embark on his best adventure yet - fatherhood.
Micah took to Instagram to announce the wonderful news with a heartwarming photo featuring a small teddy bear and a sign that reads 'Baby Balfour arriving in February'. Alongside the photo, he shared, "So we have some exciting news..." The 46-year-old actor has been in a relationship with Nat for five years and she also shared the news on her social media, revealing that their little bundle of joy is due in February 2025.
The post received an outpouring of love and congratulations from Micah's EastEnders co-stars, including Molly Rainford and Louisa Lytton. Molly, who plays Junior's sister Anna, left a string of heart emojis while Louisa, who plays Ruby Allen, wrote, "Congratulations ❤️".
For those who may have lost track, Junior's character made quite the impression when he arrived in Walford. He was known for his love rat ways, often flirting with residents of Albert Square despite being in a relationship. However, his cheating ways caught up with him and he was dumped by his partner. Recently, he has been entangled in an affair with Cindy, the ex-partner of his dad and mother of his half-sisters, Anna and Gina.
In upcoming episodes, Gina will be seen seeking shelter after being kicked out by Johnny Carter. But her timing couldn't be worse as Junior is preparing for another secret rendezvous with Cindy. Micah reveals that Junior is caught off guard by Gina's unexpected arrival and doesn't know how to handle the situation. "He likes being on the front foot and can talk himself out of many situations, but being confronted by Gina like this makes life very uncomfortable for Junior," Micah explains.
He also hints at a deeper reason for Junior's reluctance to have Gina stay with him. "The idea of letting someone into his close quarters terrifies him, especially someone that deep down he really cares for," Micah says. "He worries that if Gina really gets to know him, she might reject him, and he feels he has to safeguard his emotions." However, Micah believes that Junior does want to mend his relationships with his family, otherwise, why would he stay in Albert Square?
For those who can't get enough of EastEnders, Coronation Street, and Emmerdale, join Metro's WhatsApp community for exclusive spoilers, interviews, and more! Simply click on the link and select 'Join Chat' to become a part of the 10,000 strong community. And don't forget to turn on notifications so you don't miss out on the latest updates. As for Junior's relationships on the show, Micah reveals that he and his dad George have a long way to go before they can truly mend their bridges. "Initially, I think he slept with Cindy as a way to get back at his dad, whether he was aware of it or not," Micah shares. "But their relationship has progressed, and he has developed some genuine feelings towards Cindy. I'm not sure how serious those feelings are, but he does have a genuine affection for her. But he's one of those men who feels that what people don't know can't hurt them." Looks like things are about to get even more complicated in Walford.
[This article has been trending online recently and has been generated with AI. Your feed is customized.]
