Particle.news
Download on the App Store

BBC Confirms Micah Balfour to Exit EastEnders After 18 Months

The BBC confirms his departure later in 2025 following a production reshuffle.

Overview

  • A BBC spokesperson said Micah Balfour will leave the soap later this year, wishing him well for the future.
  • Balfour joined in May 2024 as Junior Knight, the estranged son of George Knight, marking an 18‑month run.
  • Multiple outlets report that Junior will not be killed off, though the show has not detailed the exit storyline.
  • Coverage links the move to cast changes under new boss Ben Wadey, with Molly Rainford’s previously confirmed departure also pending.
  • No final air date has been announced, and some reports claim his last scenes are already filmed without official confirmation.