Michelle Bridges has admitted that the past year has been rather ‘challenging,’ following her drink driving charge and her split with Steve ‘Commando’ Willis.
The 49-year-old reflected on her life in a candid new interview with Who magazine, as she prepares to turn 50 next week.
The former Biggest Loser trainer said that while ‘we all make mistakes,’ she’s ‘moving on.’
‘We all make mistakes’: Michelle Bridges admitted in Who this week that this year has been ‘a challenge’ after her split from Steve ‘Commando’ Willis and her drink driving charge
‘It’s been a particularly challenging year for me, like it has been for everyone, but I’m moving on,’ Michelle said.
Seemingly referring to the drink driving charge, Michelle said that she learned about the ‘beauty of people,’ after receiving support from family, friends and ‘strangers.’
‘The compassion and empathy I was afforded is something I’ll never forget,’ Michelle said.
Moving on: Michelle – who has just moved to the Southern highlands in NSW – said that she’s ‘very happily single’ and taking care of her son Axel, five, who she shares with Commando. Pictured with Commando and their son
She added: ‘We all make mistakes. We’re all human.’
Michelle – who has just moved to the Southern highlands in NSW – said that she’s ‘very happily single’ and taking care of her son Axel, five, who she shares with Commando.
In January, Michelle confirmed her split from Commando, 44. They began dating in 2013 and a year later welcomed a son, Axel.
Steve is now dating F45 trainer Harika Vancuylenberg.
Over: In January, Michelle confirmed her split from Commando, 44. They began dating in 2013 and a year later welcomed a son, Axel
In August, Michelle was pictured back behind the wheel of her black Range Rover in Sydney, after getting her licence back following a three-month disqualification.
Michelle blew 0.086 when she was pulled over in her Range Rover with son Axel in the car, about 11.25am on Australia Day.
After she was charged on January 26, Michelle released a statement, explaining how she was going through a ‘very difficult time’ following her split from Steve, 44.
The star was fined $750 and had her licence disqualified for three months, after pleading guilty to mid-range drink driving.
Making headlines: In August, Michelle was pictured back behind the wheel of her black Range Rover in Sydney, after getting her licence back following a three-month disqualification. Michelle blew 0.086 when she was pulled over in her Range Rover with son Axel in the car, about 11.25am on Australia Day
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.’
In March, Michelle told The Daily Telegraph’s Stellar magazine that the last two months had ‘been the hardest two months’ of her life, ‘without question’.
The cookbook author revealed how she had made a poor decision – drinking with girlfriends at night to nurse a broken heart following her split from Steve, before taking son Axel to the beach the following morning.
Michelle went on to say that she accepts responsibility for her actions and the outcome.
She said: ‘I’ve made an incredibly huge mistake and I’m utterly remorseful for it. And I have to live with that. I definitely do not think I’m special.’
The TV personality added that she has been leaning on the support of friends and family, and has learned that she’s ‘strong’ and can accept help from others.
Trying times: In March, Michelle told The Daily Telegraph’s Stellar magazine that the last two months had ‘been the hardest two months’ of her life, ‘without question’