‘Emotional maturity of a three year old!’ rage EastEnders fans as they blast character and threaten to boycott soap

EastEnders fans have been left raging at one of the show's most prominent characters after a slew of high-profile stories.

In recent weeks, George Knight has taken centre stage of the BBC soap opera following his adoptive dad's court case, his adoptive mum's death and his illegal fighting at The Boxing Den.

Colin Salmon's character has been placed front and centre as a result of the high-profile stories but long-term viewers are starting to turn on the character.

George was recently looked over by a doctor who after taking part in yet another unauthorised fight.

He was left battered and bruised from his fight but things went from bad to worse when he got dizzy and collapsed

Cindy convinced George to head to hospital where he received a CAT scan that revealed he's developed a brain condition due to his boxing and multiple head injuries.

He was told that one more blow to the head could place him in the grave.

However, his moody and defensive attitude has now begun to grate on fans after they were left insisting that he "grow up".

Hitting out at George online, one fan said: "George has been involved in some tremendous storyline-highs that I’m the last person to get bored of but he has the emotional maturity of a 3-year-old. He seriously needs to grow up."

Another then added: "I can honestly feel myself switching off at George heavy scenes."

A third extended the thoughts across the whole family, penning: "I'm glad it's not just me who isn't clicking with the Knights so far, thought I was on my own LOL.

"I keep trying, but can't quite warm up to them as of yet."

George's fate of shocking storylines is showing no signs of slowing down with him set to be re-acquainted with his long-lost son, Junior.

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

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!”