Steve ‘Commando’ Willis, 42, has blasted a New Idea magazine article which claimed he was forced to reconsider his position on Australian Survivor due to tensions with his partner Michelle Bridges.
Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, the former Biggest Loser trainer shared a photo of the magazine’s cover alongside the caption: ‘This post has come with great consideration. After much reflection I have decided to post in response to an article that is mean, hurtful, upsetting, mischievous and destructive.’
‘It saddens and hurts me greatly that @newideamagazine and those who are behind such an article knowingly and intentionally go out of their way to tear down, bully and create disharmony within my family and loved ones but within the very fabric of Australian society,’ he fumed.
‘It saddens and hurts me greatly’: Steve ‘Commando’ Willis, 42, has blasted a New Idea magazine article which claimed he was forced to reconsider his position on Australian Survivor due to tensions with his partner Michelle Bridges
The former military man went on to remind his fans to remain kind and peaceful, insisting that there is far too much ‘discontent, anger, jealousy and grievances’ in the world already.
‘Good on you brother!’ one fan commented, while another concurred: ‘You have the full love and support of many Steve including myself!’
Michelle, with whom Steve shares his two-year-old son Axel, also showed her solidarity by sharing the lengthy post to her Instagram page.

Hitting out: Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, the former Biggest Loser trainer shared a photo of the magazine’s cover alongside the caption: ‘This post has come with great consideration. After much reflection I have decided to post in response to an article that is mean, hurtful, upsetting, mischievous and destructive’

‘We need to connect and stop tearing each other down’: The former military man went on to remind his fans to remain kind and peaceful, insisting that there is far too much ‘discontent, anger, jealousy and grievances’ in the world already
Earlier on Wednesday, New Idea published a story claiming that Michelle had made life so ‘difficult’ for Steve prior to his appearance on Australian Survivor that he ‘had no choice but to take drastic action to save his five-year relationship.’
‘Turning to meditation to cope with the turmoil, Steve made the difficult decision to give up on his comeback dream’, telling producers that he could no longer participate in the show- a move that left him heartbroken,’ the magazine alleged.
A New Idea source allegedly said: ‘Axel is so young and [Steve] was worried that if he made it to the final Axel may forget who he was.’
![A New Idea source allegedly said: 'Axel is so young and [Steve] was worried that if he made it to the final Axel may forget who he was' (pictured L-R: Axel Willis, Steve 'Commando Willis, Michelle Bridges)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/08/08/08/4EBB94BA00000578-6037597-A_New_Idea_source_allegedly_said_Axel_is_so_young_and_Steve_was_-a-2_1533712306302.jpg)
A New Idea source allegedly said: ‘Axel is so young and [Steve] was worried that if he made it to the final Axel may forget who he was’ (pictured L-R: Axel Willis, Steve ‘Commando Willis, Michelle Bridges)

Claims: However, the publication alleged that Steve eventually decided not to pull out of the Fiji-based reality show following ’emergency meetings with his manager and interventions to calm Michelle’s concerns’
However, the publication alleged that Steve eventually decided not to pull out of the Fiji-based reality show following ’emergency meetings with his manager and interventions to calm Michelle’s concerns.’
In July, Michelle revealed to The Sunday Telegraph the one deal-breaking rule Steve had to follow while filming the show – keeping his hands off his camp-mates.
‘No cuddling,’ she said, insisting that he had a ‘hands-off policy’ when it came to his fellow camp mates.

‘No cuddling’: In July, Michelle revealed to The Sunday Telegraph the one deal-breaking rule Steve had to follow while filming the show – keeping his hands off his camp-mates