EastEnders star, 46, confirms they are expecting their first child with their partner as they gear up for 'our best adventure yet'
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EastEnders star Micah Balfour has confirmed that his partner is expecting the couple's first child - after nearly five years together.
The actor, 46, who hails from Peckham, took to his Instagram page to share a beautiful array of baby items and a sign that read 'We're expecting Baby Balfour February 2025'.
Micah, who has been portraying Junior Knight on EastEnders since May, and his girlfriend Nat have been dating since 2020 and moved into their first house together in 2023.
With his Instagram pregnancy announcement, Micah wrote: 'So we have some exciting news……'
Over on her page, Natalie echoed: 'We’ve been keeping a little secret…our best adventure yet!! Due February 2025 @michab4.'
![EastEnders star Micah Balfour - who plays Junior Knight - has confirmed that his partner is expecting the couple's first child - after nearly five years together](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/08/15/15/88563773-13746917-image-a-28_1723731859150.jpg)
EastEnders star Micah Balfour - who plays Junior Knight - has confirmed that his partner is expecting the couple's first child - after nearly five years together
![The actor, 46, who hails from Peckham, took to his Instagram page to share a beautiful array of baby items and a sign that read 'We're expecting Baby Balfour February 2025'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/08/15/15/88563159-13746917-The_actor_46_who_hails_from_Peckham_took_to_his_Instagram_page_t-a-25_1723731787146.jpg)
The actor, 46, who hails from Peckham, took to his Instagram page to share a beautiful array of baby items and a sign that read 'We're expecting Baby Balfour February 2025'
Among those giving their congratulations were Molly Rainford, who plays Junior's half-sister Anna Knight, and the EastEnders Instagram page itself. Both left a series of emojis.
Micah's fellow soap star Rhea Bailey, known for her roles in The Bill and Coronation Street, commented: 'Ahh! Congratulations Honey!! So exciting!!'
English actor Simon Coates wrote: 'Amazing news! Many congratulations to you both!! X.'
Fans wrote: 'Congratulations mate the kids is going to have amazing to look up to';
'Congratulations mate the kids is going to have amazing to look up to (sic)';
'Congrats Micah!!! So happy for you man!!'; 'What wonderful news! Congratulations ♥️♥️ xxx';
Micah's relative Kallie Balfour wrote: 'Baby Balfour [heart-eye emoji] congratulations [party emojis]';
In EastEnders, Junior has been in engaging in a sordid affair with Cindy Beale - the ex-wife of his father George, and the mother of his half-sisters Anna and Gina Knight.
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The soap star and his girlfriend Nat have been dating since 2020 and moved into their first house together in 2023
![Over on her page, Natalie echoed: 'We¿ve been keeping a little secret¿our best adventure yet!! Due February 2025 @michab4'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/08/15/15/88564681-13746917-Over_on_her_page_Natalie_echoed_We_ve_been_keeping_a_little_secr-a-24_1723731778266.jpg)
Over on her page, Natalie echoed: 'We’ve been keeping a little secret…our best adventure yet!! Due February 2025 @michab4'
![Among those giving their congratulations were Molly Rainford, who plays Junior's half-sister Anna Knight, and the EastEnders Instagram page itself. Both left a series of emojis](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/08/15/15/88565825-13746917-Among_those_giving_their_congratulations_were_Molly_Rainford_who-a-49_1723733667136.jpg)
Among those giving their congratulations were Molly Rainford, who plays Junior's half-sister Anna Knight, and the EastEnders Instagram page itself. Both left a series of emojis
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More congratulations came from an English actor, a family member, and several very pleased fans
![In EastEnders, Junior has been in engaging in a sordid affair with Cindy Beale, played by Michelle Collins (pictured on the show)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/08/15/15/88564953-13746917-image-a-29_1723732299960.jpg)
In EastEnders, Junior has been in engaging in a sordid affair with Cindy Beale, played by Michelle Collins (pictured on the show)
The pair have been getting away with their sordid actions - but now Junior has enlisted once-stepmother Cindy's suspicious son Peter Beale to work for him, it seems the jig will soon be up.
Junior arrived on the square after being referenced severally as the estranged son of many decades of George.
Upon his arrival, Micah described Junior as 'a complex man', and the reason for his estrangement from George was revealed.
The two were revealed to have been at loggerheads since George and Junior's mother went through a messy divorce when Junior was 12.