Former Bali jailbird and model Michelle Leslie flashes her very toned abs in a skimpy bikini while on holiday in Byron Bay

Model Michelle Leslie was a prominent name in the early naughties after being arrested in Bali for drug possession.

After a brief comeback on the catwalk at Australian Fashion Week in 2006, the former socialite has largely stayed out of the spotlight - until now.

The now 34-year-old hasn't attended too many events over the last couple of years, focussing instead on her interior design business, but made an appearance at Byron Bay last week.

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Model figure! The 34-year-old showed she's still got her model figure as she flashed her muscular abs in a bikini while on holiday in Byron Bay earlier this month

Model figure! The 34-year-old showed she's still got her model figure as she flashed her muscular abs in a bikini while on holiday in Byron Bay earlier this month

Michelle was seen topping up her tan on the shores of Wategos Beach in a skimpy mismatched two-piece.

Sporting a white straw trilby, the Adelaide-born model took in the view, leaving up on her elbows before giving into a cooling swim in the ocean.

Emerging from the water sometime later, the former Search For A Supermodel contestant showed off her muscular abs and gave a glimpse of a small tattoo peeking out from under her low slung briefs.

Practising for the catwalk? The interior designer  turned the shoreline into her catwalk

Practising for the catwalk? The interior designer turned the shoreline into her catwalk

Trim and toned! The brunette beauty flaunted her toned torso and tanned skin in a mismatched paisley and black bikini
Trim and toned! The brunette beauty flaunted her toned torso and tanned skin in a mismatched paisley and black bikini

Trim and toned! The brunette beauty flaunted her toned torso and tanned skin in a mismatched paisley and black bikini

Topping up her tan: The former swimsuit model enjoyed time in the sun at Wategos Beach adding colour to her already sun-kissed skin

Topping up her tan: The former swimsuit model enjoyed time in the sun at Wategos Beach adding colour to her already sun-kissed skin

Michelle proudly shared a shot of her toned torso on Instagram as well, also giving fans a close up look at her mismatched paisley print and black two-piece. 

The stunner didn't hit the sand and surf alone and was joined by friends Glenn Hogarth and Nathan Andrews. 

The trip were seen walking into the water together at one point and sitting near each other on their towels on the white sand.

Soaking it all in: As former runway model and socialite soaked up the sunshine, she also soaked up the view

Soaking it all in: As former runway model and socialite soaked up the sunshine, she also soaked up the view

Photo time! The keen photographer tried to capture the scenery on her phone

Photo time! The keen photographer tried to capture the scenery on her phone

Three's not a crowd! The brunette babe was joined on the holiday by friends Glenn Hogarth and Nathan Andrews

Three's not a crowd! The brunette babe was joined on the holiday by friends Glenn Hogarth and Nathan Andrews

The trio then took a trip to Minion Falls in the hinterland region, sharing shots together there on social media.

In September of 2014, the model announced her split from businessman husband Andrew Zammit, with the couple both sharing statements on Twitter.

Michelle, who was famously jailed for three months after being arrested for possession of two ecstasy pills at a Bali dance party, married the businessman in October 2012.

Back in the spotlight? It looks like model and former Bali jailbird Michelle Leslie is returning to the spotlight, making an appearance at the Zoolander 2 screening  in Sydney on Tuesday

Back in the spotlight? It looks like model and former Bali jailbird Michelle Leslie is returning to the spotlight, making an appearance at the Zoolander 2 screening in Sydney on Tuesday

Divorce: Michelle and her marketing executive husband Andrew Zammit announced their split in 2014, two years after a lavish, star-studded wedding

Divorce: Michelle and her marketing executive husband Andrew Zammit announced their split in 2014, two years after a lavish, star-studded wedding

The couple wed in a lavish ceremony in New Zealand surrounded by a host of celebrity guests including Silverchair bass player Chris Joannou who was a groomsman, Merrick Watts who was their MC, as well as Laura Csortan and Jack Singleton.

Michelle is now understood to be dating father-of-one Josh Clapp, with the pair cosying up together in a number of shots across social media. 

She was last seen in Sydney, where she attended a special fan screening of Zoolander 2 on Tuesday evening.  

Famous face: Michelle rose to prominence in 2005, after being arrested in Bali for possession of two ecstasy pills at a Bali dance party

Famous face: Michelle rose to prominence in 2005, after being arrested in Bali for possession of two ecstasy pills at a Bali dance party

Jailbird: The brunette beauty spent three months in a Balinese prison before returning to Australia

Jailbird: The brunette beauty spent three months in a Balinese prison before returning to Australia

 

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