Michaela Strachan says All Star Musicals is the 'dream' after Strictly Come Dancing snubs

Michaela Strachan says 'All Star Musicals' is her "dream" after getting rejected for 'Strictly Come Dancing'.

The wildlife presenter has made "no secret" of her desire to take part in the BBC's Latin and ballroom competition despite repeated snubs from bosses, but she's delighted to be part of ITV's new show.

She told the Radio Times magazine: "It's no secret I've always wanted to do 'Strictly' but I've never been asked.

"When 'All Star Musicals' came along, I was like, 'Oh my God, this is my dream.' "

The 55-year-old star will join the likes of former 'EastEnders' actress Jacqueleine Jossa and rugby star Danny Care in the show, which is set to air later this year and will see Elaine Paige and Samantha Barks coaching the celebs as they gear up to blast out a classic theatre song.

Although she couldn't reveal any details about how she got on, Michaela insisted some things are more important than "winning".

She added: "It's not about winning, it's about being the best you can be."

Meanwhile, the 'Springwatch' host and former children's TV presenter previously revealed she is "so frustrated" after continually missing out on 'Strictly'.

She said: "Why have they never asked me?

"Every year I see the line-up and think, 'Why was I not considered?' "

Michaela - who had dance training at stage school and even appeared in 'Seven Brides For Seven Brothers' on stage in her early career - has suggested she'd be a perfect fit for the show because of her ties to the Beeb and the "wide age group" of her audience.

She added: "I thought I’d be an obvious choice because I’m a BBC person, and I appeal to quite a wide age group. I’m so frustrated."