Michaela Strachan, 60, puts on an animated display at Wimbledon hours after her TV show Winterwatch was axed by the BBC - as she says: 'I know my enthusiasm irritates some people'

Michaela Strachan didn't let the axe of her show Winterwatch get her down as she laughed and chatted with friends in the stands at on Thursday.

The TV presenter, 60, attended the championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, hours after it was first announced about the BBC show.

Michaela, who was sat in the Royal Box beside a friend, looked Wimbledon ready in a pretty graphic print blue summer dress for the occasion.

It was revealed earlier in the day that Winterwatch has been axed by the , to make way for a new year-round podcast called Naturewatch.

Jack Bootle, the head of commissioning, specialist factual, said: 'Nature never stops — and neither should we. 

Every week, Naturewatch will give Springwatch fans — and all wildlife lovers — a new way to stay connected to the natural world, whether that's on TV, iPlayer or Sounds.

'The BBC is committed to celebrating British nature across all our platforms, and we hope this new series will encourage audiences to fall in love with the natural world around them.

'By expanding the Watches brand, we are making the BBC's brilliant Natural History content even more accessible.'

Winterwatch was launched in 2012 and was initially hosted by Chris Packham and Kate Humble, before Michaela replaced the latter in 2013.

Springwatch is set to return for three weeks in May 2027.

Meanwhile, Michaela recently opened up about her relationship with Chris, and explained how she's remained so enthusiastic for so many years.

The TV host explained to the Radio Times magazine: 'People often ask, 'How have you lasted so long?' You've got to turn the volume up a bit, but, ultimately, you have to be authentic.

'I know that my enthusiasm irritates some people because I read the mean comments online.

'I remember someone saying, 'I always thought she was rubbish, she's still rubbish, I don't know how she's still on television.'

'I felt like writing back and saying, 'Well, here I am, so your opinion must be the minority, mate.''

Michaela feared Chris would 'hate' her before they met on The Really Wild Show.

The TV star remembered thinking that they'd struggle to form a successful, long-term partnership.

She recalled: 'What Chris and I have is unique and special.

'When I first met him, I thought he was going to hate me. He was funky, edgy, a geek. He liked the Clash, I liked Kylie. I thought, 'Jeez, how's this going to work?''