‘Keep moving forwards’: Michelle Bridges encourages fans to be ‘positive’ after her drink driving charge and bitter split with partner Steve ‘Commando’ Willis
Michelle Bridges has encouraged fans to be ‘positive’ and ‘move forward’ after what has been a challenging year for the mother-of-one.
The 49-year-old shared the message with her fans on Instagram, alongside a picture of her during a run.
It follows what has been a very tumultuous year for Michelle who split from partner Steve ‘Commando’ Willis in January and was charged with drink driving on January 26.
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Moving forward: Michelle Bridges has encouraged fans to be ‘positive’ and ‘move forward’ after what has been a challenging year for the mother-of-one
In the uplifting post, Michelle wrote: ‘Great run this morning #mbactive #techtility #positivevibes #keepmovingforwards.’
The former Biggest Loser trainer looked fit in a pair of exercise leggings with a long sleeved shirt and vest on.
Running along a park track, Michelle accessorised her workout gear with a pair of joggers and a big smile.
Tough year: The personal trainer’s post follows what has been a challenging year for Michelle, after she split from partner Steve ‘Commando’ Willis in January and was charged with drink driving on January 26
Her message about ‘moving forwards’ resonated with her followers, who praised the personal trainer for her words.
‘INSPIRATIONAL,’ wrote one user, while another commented: ‘you’re amazing.’
The encouraging words come after what has certainly been a challenging year for Michelle since her shock split from Commando back in January.
The former couple share four-year-old son Axel together.
In happier times: Michelle and Commando began dating in 2015 after splitting from their respective partners, and welcomed their son Axel in December that year
Following their breakup, Michelle was charged with drink driving after she blew 0.086 when she was pulled over in her Range Rover with Axel in the car at about 11.25am on Australia Day.
Michelle later released a statement claiming she was going through a ‘very difficult time’ following her split from Steve.
The star was fined $750 and had her licence disqualified for three months, after pleading guilty to mid-range drink driving.
Difficult times: Following her split with Commando, Michelle was caught drink driving and later released a statement claiming she was going through a ‘very difficult time’ following her split from Steve
Outside court, a tearful Michelle said: ‘I would like to take this opportunity to express my deep remorse, shame and humiliation [over] this incident and extreme lack of judgment.
‘I would like to apologise to my family, friends and community for this gross error in judgment and the consequences of these actions will haunt me forever.’
‘I’m sorry’: Michelle apologised for her actions outside the court. ‘I would like to apologise to my family, friends and community for this gross error in judgment and the consequences of these actions will haunt me forever’