Celebrity fitness entrepreneur Sam Wood to stay behind bars after domestic violence charges

Reality TV star and celebrity fitness entrepreneur Sam Wood will stay behind bars for the next three nights after being charged with domestic violence offences in Queensland.

The 46-year-old, who lives in Melbourne, was on holiday in Queensland when an alleged incident took place.

Police say they were called to Hastings Street on Noosa’s beachfront strip after reports of an incident about 9pm on Saturday.

Wood was refused police bail.

His case was mentioned in the Maroochydore Magistrates Court on Monday morning, where his lawyer Matthew Cuskelly asked for an adjournment.

He said Wood would defend the charges and apply for bail at his next appearance.

“He’s simply worried about his family. A bail application will be heard on Thursday,” Cuskelly said.

"The charges will be defended."

Wood, who starred with his future wife, Snezana, on The Bachelor in 2015, was arrested in the early hours of Sunday morning.

He was charged with assault occasioning bodily harm (domestic violence) and strangulation in a domestic setting.

The alleged victim cannot be identified.

Wood to step away from business roles

Snezana and Sam Wood both posted a brief statement online from the Wood family on Monday.

“This is a difficult time for all of us, we are working through this as a family and are thoroughly co-operating with the authorities,” the statement read.

Since his breakthrough TV appearance, Wood has been associated with a number of fitness and health brands.

He launched an online fitness and weight loss business, 28 by Sam Wood, after his appearance on The Bachelor in 2015.

Wood sold that business in 2022 for a reported $71 million to myDNA, and it is now owned by parent company DBG Health, but remained the face of the brand.

“We have all been shocked and saddened by the matters involving Sam Wood,” 28 Group’s acting chief executive Mark Watkin said in a statement posted to social media.

“We have zero tolerance for domestic violence.

“While the matter is under investigation and before the court, Sam is on indefinite leave from his duties.

“Our thoughts are with the family and anyone in the community affected by domestic violence.”

DBG Health also confirmed Watkin would lead 28 Group in Wood’s absence.

“DBG Health, the parent company of 28 by Sam Wood, has zero tolerance for domestic violence,” a DBG Health spokesperson said.

"While the matter is under investigation and before the court, Sam Wood is on indefinite leave from his duties. 

"Our thoughts are with the family and anyone in the community affected by domestic violence."

Wood also became part of the Ollo telehealth business earlier this year.

The start-up focuses on health for women aged 40 and over, in a partnership with 28 by Sam Wood, and online nurse and practitioner network Medmate.

Wood has also been involved in its promotion and publicity.

Support is available from the National Sexual Assault, Domestic and Family Violence Counselling Service at 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732). In an emergency, dial Triple Zero (000).

- Reported with AAP