Micah Balfour and his partner Nat will welcome their first child in February 2025. After the couple shared the happy news on social media, many fans congratulated them

EastEnders star Micah Balfour has revealed his partner of five years is pregnant with their first baby.

The 46-year-old actor, who plays Junior Knight on the BBC soap opera, shared the happy news on Instagram, posting a picture of a baby scan and some baby items including a teddy bear, with the caption “So we have some exciting news…” Among the items, there was a sign reading: “We’re expecting Baby Balfour February 2025.”

Micah has been dating his partner Nat, 33, for five years. The mum-to-be also shared the news on her own social media profile, writing: “We’ve been keeping a little secret…our best adventure yet!! Due February 2025.”

Many fans congratulated the couple on their pregnancy as one said: “Ahh what lovely news! Congratulations to you both.” Another commented: “From the personal experience of you looking out for me on Stage, I know you’re going to be an epic Dad. Congratulations.” Someone else added: “his is such amazing news. Huge congratulations.”

Emmerdale actress Eden Taylor-Draper, who shared scenes with the actor when he played Jermaine Bailey on the ITV soap, wrote: “Congratulations!” Andrew Lancel, who appeared opposite Micah on The Bill, commented: “Wohoooooooooo xx.”

Micah’s on-screen half-sister Molly Rainford, who plays Anna Knight in EastEnders, shared heart emojis to express her happiness. Former EastEnders and The Bill star Louisa Lytton added: “Congratulations.”

The actor joined the EastEnders cast earlier this year. He previously appeared in Emmerdale between 2015 and 2016 as Belle Dingle’s lover Jermaine Bailey. The actor also starred in hit shows Death in Paradise and Doctor Who, as well as The Bill, Casualty and The Murders at White House Farm.

Further roles include Holby City, Silent Witness and Doctors. Speaking about his new role when he was announced as the next EastEnders star, Micah revealed that Junior would cause a stir, calling the character “complex”.

He said: “I’m thrilled to be joining the cast of EastEnders as part of the Knight family. I grew up watching the show and many of the characters have been part of my life for as long as I can remember, so walking onto the Square for the first time was the most surreal experience of my career!

“It’s a privilege to work with Colin Salmon, who I’ve watched with admiration for many years, and Francesca Henry and Molly Rainford, who are dynamite on screen, as well as the amazing Harriet Thorpe and Kellie Bright. Junior is an exciting character to play as he’s a complex man, and he’s going to cause a bit of a stir!”

Chris Clenshaw, Executive Producer, added: “I’m delighted to welcome Micah Balfour to the cast of EastEnders as he takes on the role of Junior Knight. Although Junior has been referenced since The Knights arrived in the Square, the audience knows very little about George’s son and the circumstances behind their estrangement.

“Junior arrives in Walford following an unlikely meet with his dad and is quickly thrust into the heart of the drama. However, it will soon become apparent to viewers that there is