Companies have moved to distance themselves from reality TV personality and fitness trainer Sam Wood after he was charged with domestic violence offences.
Wood, 46, faced court on Monday charged with assault occasioning bodily harm and strangulation in a domestic setting after police were called to Hastings St on Noosa’s famous beachfront in Queensland about 9pm on Saturday.
In a statement, 28 By Sam Wood announced the former The Bachelor star was on “indefinite leave”.
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“We have zero tolerance for domestic violence,” 28 Group acting chief executive Mark Watkin said.
“While the matter is under investigation and before the courts, Sam is on indefinite leave from his duties.
“Our thoughts are with the family and anyone affected by domestic violence.”
Wood sold 28 By Sam Wood to myDNA in 2022 in a $71 million deal, but has continued as the face of the online training and nutrition business.
Sam and Snezana Wood have issued a statement after Sam was charged with alleged domestic violence offences. Credit: Instagram
Meanwhile another brand connected to Wood, ready meal provider Foxes Den, said it had ended its partnership with 28 by Sam Wood “effective immediately”.
“We are shocked and deeply saddened to hear of the charges involving Sam Wood,” the company said.
“While this matter is before the courts, we’ve made the decision to step away from this partnership.
“We stand firmly against domestic and family violence in all its forms.”
Wood to ‘defend’ charges
Wood, who lives in Melbourne, had been on holiday in Noosa when the alleged attack took place.
He appeared before Maroochydore Magistrates court on Monday and remains behind bars on remand.
“He’ll be defending the charges and will be back here on Thursday to run the bail application,” his lawyer Mathew Cuskelly said outside court.
On Monday morning, Wood and wife Snezana issued the same brief statement on their Instagram story.
“This is a difficult time for all of us, we are working through this as a family and thoroughly co-operating with the authorities,” said the statement “from the Wood family”.
The couple met on the reality TV show, The Bachelor, in 2015 and tied the knot in Byron Bay in November 2018.
The charges against Wood carry a maximum sentence of up to seven years behind bars.
If you or someone you know is experiencing family violence, phone 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) or the Crisis Care Helpline on 1800 199 008.
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