Fitness personality and former The Bachelor Australia lead Sam Wood is currently in custody after being charged with domestic violence offenses in Queensland. The 46-year-old was arrested on Saturday night in Noosa after police responded to a reported incident. He has been charged with assault occasioning bodily harm and strangulation, both in a domestic setting. ## The fallout Wood appeared in Maroochydore magistrates court via video-link on Monday, where he was remanded in custody. His lawyer, Mathew Cuskelly, noted that Wood is concerned for his family and will seek bail this coming Thursday. Professional consequences were immediate: Mark Watkin, acting CEO of 28 Group—the parent company of Wood’s fitness brand—announced that Wood has been placed on indefinite leave. Watkin stated that the company maintains a "zero tolerance" policy for domestic violence. Wood and his wife, Snezana Wood, also issued a brief joint statement on social media confirming they are cooperating with the authorities during what they described as a difficult time. ## How we got here Wood rose to fame in 2015 after starring in the third season of The Bachelor, where he met his wife, Snezana Markoski. Beyond the screen, he built a significant fitness empire, famously selling his program "28 by Sam Wood" for $71.2 million in 2022. He has recently pivoted to a new telehealth weight-loss venture called Ollo for Women. Before these charges, Wood had been dealing with high-profile tax issues, specifically a dispute with the Australian Taxation Office regarding over $7 million in alleged debts, though that case was reportedly settled and dismissed last month. ## Why it matters This is a high-profile case involving a public figure whose career was built on a personal brand of health and wellness. With serious charges like strangulation on the table, the situation is obviously heavy, and the rapid distancing by his business partners signals just how seriously the industry is treating the allegations.