Michelle Bridges takes son Axel for lunch with Tim Campbell and Anthony Callea while in Byron Bay 

Michelle Bridges is all smiles as she takes son Axel out for lunch with Tim Campbell and Anthony Callea while holidaying in Byron Bay

Michelle Bridges has had a challenging past 12 months, following a drink driving incident and split from partner Steve ‘Commando’ Willis.

But on Friday, the 50-year-old appeared to be in good spirits as she went out for lunch with her four-year-old son Axel while holidaying in Byron Bay. 

The celebrity trainer was accompanied by pals Anthony Callea and his husband Tim Campbell during the outing. 

On Friday, Michelle Bridges appeared to be in good spirits as she went out for lunch with her four-year-old son Axel, Anthony Callea and his husband Tim Campbell in Byron Bay

Michelle looked glamorous in a strapless leopard print maxi-dress that she paired with thongs. 

She accessorised with simple gold jewellery, and toted a grey checked handbag and her phone. 

The mum-of-one slicked her brunette locks back into a ponytail and went makeup free for the outing.  

Wild thing: Michelle looked glamorous in a strapless leopard print maxi dress that she paired with thongs. She accessorised with simple gold jewellery, and toted a grey checked handbag and her phone

Meanwhile, Anthony cut a casual figure in denim shorts a navy shirt and a white cap as he chatted away to Michelle. 

His husband, Tim opted for an all black ensemble as he was spotted walking behind the others with Michelle’s son Axel. 

The young tot looked cute in a blue collared shirt and appeared to be enjoying his chat with Tim. 

Beauty: The mum-of-one slicked her brunette locks back into a ponytail and went makeup free for the outing

Beauty: The mum-of-one slicked her brunette locks back into a ponytail and went makeup free for the outing

Despite the wet weather, the group appeared to be having a nice time smiling as they arrived at the restaurant. 

It comes after Michelle reflected on 2020 and admitted this year ‘has been tough but it’s also been a gift’.

‘Funny old year this one. So many people are saying “get outta here 2020!” And man this year,’ the former Biggest Loser trainer wrote on Instagram this month.

Reflection: She wrote on Instagram: 'If I dig deep. This year has been a gift. I now see everything I am grateful for. The lessons on how I wish to be treated and how I will not'

Reflection: She wrote on Instagram: ‘If I dig deep. This year has been a gift. I now see everything I am grateful for. The lessons on how I wish to be treated and how I will not’

‘But if I dig deep. This year has been a gift. I now see everything I am grateful for. The lessons on how I wish to be treated and how I will not,’ she continued.

‘To love and love deeply those who stand firmly in my corner. And to be joyful, silly, inquisitive, kind, still, open, protective, believe and love.’

She also added: ‘Thank you 2020. It’s been tough. But I got the message.’

Difficult year: Michelle Bridges has had a challenging past 12 months, following a drink driving incident and split from partner Steve 'Commando' Willis (pictured)

Difficult year: Michelle Bridges has had a challenging past 12 months, following a drink driving incident and split from partner Steve ‘Commando’ Willis (pictured)