Bachelor Star Sam Wood Charged Over Alleged Noosa Assault

Sam Wood, the 46-year-old fitness guru and Bachelor star, was arrested early Sunday after Queensland Police responded to an alleged domestic violence incident in Noosa around 9pm Saturday. He has been charged with assault occasioning bodily harm and strangulation in a domestic setting. Wood was refused bail and is due to appear in Maroochydore Magistrates Court on Monday. The alleged victim cannot be identified under Queensland law.

How the arrest unfolded

Police were called to Hastings Street on Noosa’s beachfront around 9pm on Saturday, October 4. Wood, who was holidaying in Queensland at the time, was arrested in the early hours of Sunday morning. Queensland Police charged the 46-year-old Victorian man with two offences: assault occasioning bodily harm in a domestic violence context and strangulation in a domestic setting. He spent the weekend behind bars on remand.

Wood’s business empire and recent ventures

Wood rose to fame on The Bachelor season three in 2015, where he met his wife Snezana. He built an online fitness and nutrition business called 28 by Sam Wood, which he sold to genomics group myDNA for AUD 71 million in 2022. Wood remained the face of the platform after the sale. About four months ago, he became the public face of Ollo For Women, a medical weight-loss and telehealth platform targeting women aged 40 and over.

Prior legal troubles

Wood’s legal issues extend beyond the current charges. In November 2025, the Australian Taxation Office revealed it was pursuing him for more than AUD 7 million in unpaid taxes. The Deputy Commissioner of Taxation launched civil action against Wood in the County Court of Victoria in October 2025, seeking recovery of the outstanding amount.

Court appearance and next steps

Wood was refused bail and will appear in Maroochydore Magistrates Court on Monday, October 7. The alleged victim cannot be identified under Queensland law. Family and business contacts of Wood were approached for comment but have not publicly responded to the charges.

Final Thoughts

Wood’s arrest marks a dramatic turn for the fitness entrepreneur and television personality. The charges carry serious implications for his business ventures and public profile as investigations proceed through the Queensland court system.

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