May 2nd 2024.
Meet Junior, the long-awaited son of troubled dad George in the popular soap EastEnders. Fans have been eagerly anticipating the arrival of this well-known TV star, who will finally come face to face with his father after being mentioned countless times but never seen.
George has been through a lot lately, starting with reconnecting with his adoptive parents and then discovering the terrible truth about his traumatic childhood. It turns out that his adoptive father, Eddie, was a vile racist who raised him and is now on trial for a racially motivated killing. In a powerful and highly acclaimed episode, George stood up to Eddie and sent him to prison, but not without facing further tragedy when his mother passed away.
Struggling with anger and grief, George has turned to bare-knuckle fighting as a form of self-destruction. However, the consequences of his actions are catching up to him, with doctors warning that a blow to the head could be fatal. As if that wasn't enough, George's complicated feelings towards his ex-wife, Cindy Beale, and a recent kiss that could ruin his marriage to Elaine Peacock, add even more drama to his already tumultuous life.
But things are about to get even more chaotic with the arrival of Junior. Played by Micah Balfour, known for his role as Dr. Germaine Bailey on Emmerdale, this older and married GP will stir up trouble in the Knight family and the community. Micah has also appeared in several other popular TV shows, including The Bill, Doctor Who, and Holby City.
Junior's storyline will certainly be controversial, as he embarks on a scandalous affair with Belle Dingle, a 17-year-old. The affair ends in tears, with Belle faking a pregnancy in a desperate attempt to keep the relationship going. But it's not just the affair that causes drama, as Belle's stepfather, Cain, eventually attacks Dr. Bailey.
On landing the role of Junior, Micah expressed his excitement, stating that it's a privilege to work with the talented cast of EastEnders. He also teased that his character is complex and will cause quite a stir in Walford.
Executive Producer Chris Clenshaw is also thrilled to have Micah on board, as it will finally shed light on the circumstances behind George and Junior's estrangement. Junior's arrival will shake things up in Walford, and viewers will soon discover that there is more to him than meets the eye.
Filming for Micah's character is already underway, and fans can expect to see him on screen in the coming weeks. With Junior's arrival, the Knight family is set to expand, and we can't wait to see what kind of drama he will bring to the already turbulent lives of the EastEnders characters.
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