EastEnders star, 46, confirms they are expecting their first child with partner after five-year romance

AN EastEnders star has confirmed they're expecting their first child with their partner.

Micah Balfour has been flooded with support as he announced the happy news on social media.

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Taking Instagram, the 46-year-old shared a snap of a baby scan alongside a teddy bear and a sign that read: "We're expecting baby Balfour February 2025."

Micah, who stars as George Knight's son Junior, has been with his partner Nat for five years.

She also shared the happy news, writing: "We’ve been keeping a little secret… Our best adventure yet! Due February 2025."

The couple has been flooded with support from delighted EastEnders fans, as one said: "Ahh what lovely news! Congratulations to you both."

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A second penned: "From the personal experience of you looking out for me on Stage, I know you’re going to be an epic Dad. Congratulations."

"Congratulations mate the kids are going to have amazing parents to look up to," said a third.

While a fourth commented: "What wonderful news! Congratulations."

Micah's character Junior character is already causing trouble for the long-standing residents of Walford since his debut earlier this year.

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