BBC/Composite: EastEnders Insider Share By Joel Harley Oct 29 2025 By Joel Harley Oct 29 2025 EastEnders star Micah Balfour 'gutted' as he's axed from soap after only 18 months Time's up for Junior Junior Knight Share By Joel Harley Oct 29 2025 By Joel Harley Oct 29 2025 EastEnders star Micah Balfour has been ‘axed’ after only 18 months, it has been reported. The actor, who plays Junior Knight on the soap, first joined in May 2024, during a difficult reunion with his dad, George. Things didn’t exactly get easier from there, with Junior embarking on a lengthy affair with George’s ex-wife, Cindy. The truth came out in the wash at Christmas last year, as Junior and Cindy were exposed to their family… leading to Cindy getting a battering in the snow. Since then, Junior has been at a bit of a loose end. The character’s future has now been revealed, with The Sun reporting that bosses have axed Junior from the soap. Junior arrived in Walford in May (Credit: BBC) Micah Balfour ‘axed’ from EastEnders A source told The Sun: “Bosses decided not to renew Micah’s contract and he filmed his final scenes last month. Obviously Micah was gutted but he understands how it all works.” The tabloid’s source added: “His final scenes will air before Christmas. The door is being left open.” Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers This makes Junior the latest of the Knight clan to depart the Square. Earlier this year, The Sun also reported that Molly Rainford, who plays Junior’s half-sister Anna, has also been axed by new boss Ben Wadey. The soap has yet to reveal how Junior and Anna will leave – or what this means for George, Gina, Kojo and Elaine. Junior’s biggest storyline was his affair with Cindy (Credit: BBC) EastEnders fans decry wasted opportunity following Junior exit news Reacting to the news on social media, fans shared their thoughts on this latest loss. And many agreed that Junior deserved more than he’d gotten from the last 18 months’ storylines. “Junior had potential, but he’s been in the background for too long. No surprise he’s leaving,” wrote one fan on Reddit. Another said: “Total waste. They could have used him in the stupid drugs storyline with Kojo if they thought about it. Would love him to deck Okie.” “It’s a shame but not a surprise Junior had so much potential,” said a third. “Totally wasted,” commented another. Did Junior deserve more from EastEnders? Read more: Who’s leaving, joining and returning to EastEnders? Complete list of cast exits, arrivals and returns. Share Good to Know Share By Joel Harley Oct 29 2025 By Joel Harley Oct 29 2025
