Michaela Strachan

Michaela Evelyn Ann Strachan (, born 7 April 1966) is an English television presenter and singer. After beginning her career in theatre, she presented the children's television shows Wide Awake Club (1986–1989) and Wacaday (1987–1989). She subsequently co-presented The Hitman and Her (1988–1992) and embarked on a brief music career under the stage name Michaela, releasing two singles, "H.A.P.P.Y. Radio" (1989) and "Take Good Care of My Heart" (1990), which reached number 62 and 66 in the UK singles chart, respectively. Strachan has since become known for her work as a wildlife presenter. After fronting The Really Wild Show (1993–2006), she went on to become a regular reporter on BBC's Countryfile (1999–2009), during which time she emigrated to South Africa. Since 2011, Strachan has been a regular presenter on BBC's Springwatch and its seasonal adaptations. In 2025, she was a runner-up on the seventeenth series of Dancing on Ice.

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