Winterwatch 2021 is back for a brand new series but where is Michaela Strachan and why isn’t she presenting? Find the answers to these questions and more below…
What happened to Michaela Strachan?
Michaela Strachan is a popular Winterwatch host, but sadly she isn’t able to host the series in 2021.
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This is because the English presenter and singer is stranded in South Africa.
Michaela lives in SA with her family and was due to film Winterwatch 2021 near the Fife islands in Scotland.
However, due to the new COVID-19 strain in South Africa and new travel restrictions – she has been unable to fly to the UK.
But the BBC confirmed that she will still make an appearance in the first episode – but via video link from South Africa.
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In a statement the Beeb said: “Unfortunately due to lockdown restrictions, Michaela Strachan is unable to participate in Winterwatch 2021 this year as a presenter.
“We are all deeply saddened that Michaela is unable to be there in person this time, but she will be in conversation with Chris Packham during the first episode, from her home in South Africa.”
How is Megan related to Chris Packham?
A new face joined WinterWatch in 2020 – Megan McCubbin.
Megan is Chris Packham’s former stepdaughter.
Chris split from Meghan’s mother, Jo, when she was 12, though they were never married.
Megan is now 25, and has remained close to Chris her whole life.
She moved into Chris’ home in the New Forest during the first national lockdown in 2020.
She began to appear on Chris’ lockdown segments in Springwatch, and was such a hit she is now to be a regular on the BBC franchise.
She moved in with Chris so that her mother could continue to work for the NHS as a key worker.
Chris opened up about his unusual relationship with Megan in an essay for the Daily Mail.
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