Michelle Bridges reveals why she ‘refuses to be sidelined’ at 53 after her appearance on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!

Fitness guru Michelle Bridges has spoken some inspiring words for women over 50 as she enjoys a mid-life career revival.

The author, 53, who recently graced the screens of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Australia told The Herald Sun she refuses to let age deter her from her career.

“I’m a bada** and I’m about to kick ass. At this age we don’t stand on the sidelines, we raise our hands and say: choose me.’

“We have earned our stars, we have earned our stripes, we have knowledge, maturity, wisdom and we can take it with us into an exciting next chapter,” she added.

The personal trainer became the fourth star to be voted out of the jungle last weekend and described the experience as a ‘reality check’.

Discussing her participation in the show, Michelle admitted she missed her son Axel, eight, ‘like crazy’ but was determined to continue in the competition.

She also revealed that she had been invited to appear on the show many times and had finally “found a gap in her schedule” this year.

It comes as Michelle admitted she was disappointed to have missed the I’m A Celebrity final.

“I won’t lie, I’m disappointed. I would have loved to stay a little longer,” she admitted in her exit interview.

‘I enjoyed meeting new people and I made some good friendships there, I won’t lie. There are some really great people I have connected with and I know I will have that connection from the outside as well.”

Michelle took part for her chosen charity, Women’s Community Shelters.

Michelle rose to fame on The Biggest Loser in 2007 and went on to appear on Celebrity MasterChef Australia in 2009, Dancing with the Stars in 2019 and Celebrity Apprentice Australia in 2021.

The fitness fanatic shares son Axel with her former partner Steve ‘Commando’ Willis.

The couple split in 2020 after meeting on The Biggest Loser in 2012.