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EASTENDERS have cast George Knight's estranged son as they poach an Emmerdale star.

Bosses on the BBC One soap will introduce Junior Knight to viewers as Micah Balfour joins the cast.

EastEnders have cast George Knight's estranged son as they poach an Emmerdale star
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EastEnders have cast George Knight's estranged son as they poach an Emmerdale starCredit: BBC
Micah Balfour will play Junior Knight and has already started filming
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Micah Balfour will play Junior Knight and has already started filmingCredit: BBC
His arrival comes as George continues to spiral following his mum's death
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His arrival comes as George continues to spiral following his mum's death

He'll rock up in Walford as his dad continues to spiral following Gloria's tragic death.

The reason for the father and son's complicated relationship remains under wraps for now but Junior's arrival will send shock waves through the family.

Micah previously played PC Benjamin Gayle in The Bill and Jermaine Bailey in Emmerdale.

He has already started filming and EastEnders fans will see him onscreen for the first time later this month.

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Speaking about joining Albert Square, Micah 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!”

George recently discovered he had been part of a baby farming scheme, before being left  in a racist attack when he was a teen.

Last month, Eddie faced trial over the death of George's real dad, and it put further strain on his relationship with his adoptive mum, Gloria.

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It all became too much for Gloria, and she collapsed outside the courtroom, before .

In upcoming EastEnders scenes he's left crushed when Gina and Anna break the news that Rufus held Gloria's funeral without his knowledge.

EastEnders airs on BBC One and iPlayer.

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Micah previously played Jermaine Bailey in Emmerdale
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Micah previously played Jermaine Bailey in EmmerdaleCredit: Rex
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