The wildlife TV star has hosted the BBC’s Springwatch nature show for 14 years, having previously worked on The Really Wild Show and Wide Awake Club.

She recently finished as runner-up on ITV reality show Dancing on Ice, competing last year with professional partner Mark Hanretty.

Michaela, who supports Oxford United through her son, who works at the club, had an exclusive chat with the Oxford Mail last week.

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Michaela Strachan with a cheetah. (Image: Michaela Strachan / Not Just A Wild Life UK Tour)

The 59-year-old reflected on her time on Dancing on Ice and said: “It’s so funny that everyone else was more upset than me and Mark [about not winning].

“I mean, I was just so happy to get to the final, as I didn’t for one minute think when I started that I would get there- I thought I’d be lucky to get to round five.

“That’s what I was aiming for, so the fact that I got that far and to the last two couples ended with the Bolero, that was the win for me.

“It didn’t matter that I didn’t hold up the trophy at the end, hand on heart; it didn’t bother me. I was so proud of myself to have got that far.”

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Claudia Winkleman hosts The Traitors. (Image: Ian West / PA)

When asked if she would consider doing Strictly Come Dancing, Michaela said: “I don’t think there’s any secret that I’ve always wanted to do Strictly and I’ve never been asked.

“Dancing on Ice is a lot more challenging, as not only are you on ice, but you’re only allowed to be on it for two hours a day.

“So even during the live weeks when you’re trying to learn a new routine, you’re only rehearsing it two hours a day that week.

“You could do a lot of off-ice stuff obviously, but it also makes it much more challenging than Strictly because I think they rehearse eight hours a day sometimes.”

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Michaela Strachan (Image: Michaela Strachan)

Speaking on potentially appearing on The Celebrity Traitors in the future, Michaela revealed: “I’d love to do Traitors.

“Honestly, that program is genius, and it’s such an entertaining watch, but I’m the worst liar in the world.”

Michaela laughed: “I’m so not good at lying, I’m way too honest and open.”

The 59-year-old was speaking ahead of her ‘Not Just a Wild Life’ live tour, which begins next month and features a date in nearby Newbury on Wednesday, April 29.

You can find more coverage from the Oxford Mail’s exclusive interview with Ms Strachan on our website in the coming days.

Supermarkets regularly reduce the price of food and drink items that are coming close to their best before, use by or display by dates, but shoppers aren’t happy with prices seen at the likes of Sainsbury’s and Tesco recently.

On Facebook, one customer shared a picture of a punnet of raspberries sold at Sainsbury’s with a yellow reduced-price sticker on it.

They said that raspberries being available for £2.50 at the normal price and reduced to £2.25 with the best before date of the next day was “ridiculous” and claimed it’s not the first time they’ve seen small reductions such as this.

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The caption of the post reads: “This is what I hate about Sainsbury’s, or at least my local Sainsbury’s in Cornwall.

“25p off!! there were loads of these as well as many other fruits and veg “reduced” with tomorrows date, they’ll end up in the bin out the back because of their pure greed!!

“It’s not just fruit and veg, my local store does these ridiculous reductions on everything!!”

Shoppers call out “ridiculous” reduced prices of fresh fruit

The post in the Bargain Lovers Facebook group, which has 1.2 million members, started a discussion with other members, with some agreeing that a day before a best before date, food should be reduced by more than 25p.

Some people said they’d seen similar price reductions in supermarkets other than Sainsbury’s.

This person commented: “Tesco the same especially the finest stuff”.

Another said: “Pointless them doing this!

“I’d rather pay the extra 25p for new and know they’ll last for longer”.

One shopper said: “They would rather chuck food than help, all stores the same .

“evil when people going hungry”.

However, some shoppers don’t think it’s a bad thing: “That’s not bad for tomorrow’s date, they’ll be reduced more tomorrow.”

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Another customer said: “They get reduced further on the actual day”.

This person added: “No, they’ll be reduced further tomorrow and if they still don’t sell they’ll be collected by charity/food banks.”

Newsquest has contacted Sainsbury’s and Tesco for comment.

Do you think supermarkets should reduce the price of fresh products by more than 25p the day before the best before date? Let us know in the comments.

Published today (Wednesday, April 1), the plan sets out how the force will prevent, reduce, and respond to ASB.

It forms part of policing’s commitment to the Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee, a key element of the Government’s Safer Streets mission, and is being launched by all police forces in England and Wales.

A spokesperson for the force said: “ASB can have a significant impact on individuals, communities, and businesses, and Thames Valley Police is committed to tackling it consistently and transparently, with victims at the centre.”

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Thames Valley Police’s action plan. (Image: Thames Valley Police)

The ASB Action Plan outlines seven key themes which highlight the force’s approach to tackling ASB.

The first of these is to understand ASB better, with officers making sure everyone understands what ASB is and helping people report issues to the right agency as well as reduce unnecessary delays.

Officers will also strengthen engagement with all communities and improve how data is used to identify hotspots, repeat victims, and emerging trends to ensure resources are targeted where they’re needed most.

The force will also work with partners to stop ASB before it starts and tackle root causes as well as ensure victims get the help they need, including emotional support and alternative solutions.

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Finally, Thames Valley Police pledges keep the public and partners informed about what we’re doing and how we’re making progress and make sure work on ASB is shared publicly so everyone can see what’s being achieved.

Thames Valley Police strategic ASB lead, Superintendent John Batty said: “Anti-social behaviour affects people’s lives in lasting ways, and together with partners we are committed to tackling it.

“Our ASB Action Plan has been developed in close collaboration with our partners, using experts across Thames Valley to gain local insight and experience to make sure it reflects the needs of our communities.

“By improving our understanding of ASB, using data more intelligently, and strengthening neighbourhood policing, we are committed to delivering a consistent, victim‑focused approach.

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“Partnership working sits at the heart of this, ensuring we can prevent ASB, support victims effectively, and build stronger, safer neighbourhoods across the Thames Valley.”

Police and crime commissioner Matthew Barber said: “Anti‑social behaviour can have a real and lasting impact on people’s wellbeing and confidence.

“Bringing partners together to help prevent and tackle it and improve the response for victims is one of my key priorities.

“I support Thames Valley Police’s ASB Action Plan, which clearly sets out the force’s commitment and approach, and my office will work with the force to both support and scrutinise its delivery.

“By strengthening neighbourhood policing, making better use of data, and working closely with partners, this plan will help ensure communities receive a consistent and visible response to the issues that matter most to them.”