Winterwatch fans left shocked after Michaela Strachan makes ‘naughty innuendo’

WINTERWATCH fans left shocked after Michaela Strachan made a "naughty innuendo" during tonight's show.

The fourth episode of the new series aired tonight - and many viewers were left gobsmacked by the host's choice of words in the opening credits.

The 55-year-old, and co-host Chris Packham, 60, were over the moon that they FINALLY caught the beavers on camera during the night and couldn't wait to share it.

While they played out the footage, Michaela said: "All good things come to those who wait.

"Our patience has paid off and now we celebrate the sight of a beaver! Not a glimpse but in full view!

"Cleaning... scratching... getting ready for its cue to give us some beaver action!

"It's what we've waited for! So stick with us for the hour because we'll bring you hat and so much more."

But fans of the BBC Two show were lost for words over Michaela's "naughty innuendo".

One wrote on Twitter: "Laughing at the beaver references, like the twelve year old I am at heart. #Winterwatch. Clearly I need get out more.";

Another said: "A promise of Hot Beaver Action on #Winterwatch."

A third added: "#WinterwatchMichaela’s promising some Beaver action lads," and a shocked emoji.

"Michaela Strachan offering "hot beaver action" on #Winterwatch tonight. I think I need a cold shower. You naughty minx Michaela," a fourth chimed in.

Another added: "Looking forward to some big beaver action tonight."

This isn't the first time it's happened on the wildlife programme either.

Earlier this week viewers went sent wild after the pair made some VERY rude innuendos as BBC show returned.

The duo shared a clip of a river cam which showed the moment that a tawny owl tried to "snatch" a brown rat from the side of a bank.

Fans were immediately bemused by Chris and Michaela's choice of words, after they first mentioned the word "snatch" to describe the owl's mission and then referred to the rat as "spunky".

Viewers were also left gobsmacked on last night’s episode when presenter Chris described a rat being torn to shreds. 

They were desperate to know if the Ray the rat had survived the night, but the presenter hinted at some tragic news. 

The naturalist introduced the programme, explaining that rodent could have been “ripped apart” and reciting a poem about the little creature. 

He said: "As the realm of daylight snores and sleeps, at the water's edge something rusty creeps. 

"Long of tail, reputation foul, it's the brazen rat called Ray. Life is full of rats right now which may explain just how we've taken this rodent to heart. 

"And asks, has he been ripped apart or has he survived another day?"

• Winterwatch airs on BBC Two