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Sam Wood denied bail in Queensland domestic-violence case
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Core Event
Former *Bachelor Australia* contestant and fitness influencer Sam Wood, 46, was denied bail by Acting Magistrate Janelle Boegheim in Maroochydore Magistrates Court and remanded in custody at the Brisbane Correctional Centre. The denial follows his arrest on October 4 2026 at a beachfront property in Noosa, Queensland, where police charged him with assault occasioning bodily harm and strangulation in a domestic setting. Wood appeared via video link from the Maroochydore police watch house and was ordered to remain in custody until his next court appearance on November 23 2026.
Background & Context
Wood rose to national prominence during the 2015 season of *The Bachelor Australia*, where he met his wife Snezana Markoski-Wood. The couple married in 2018 and have four daughters. Wood later fronted the fitness brand “28 by Sam Wood,” acquired by DBG Health in 2022. Following the charges, DBG Health terminated all commercial arrangements with Wood “effective immediately,” citing a zero-tolerance policy for domestic violence.
Data & Statistics
- Charges: assault occasioning bodily harm and strangulation (domestic setting).
- Arrest date: October 4 2026.
- Custody: moved from Maroochydore watch house to Brisbane Correctional Centre after bail denial.
- Next hearing: November 23 2026.
Official Statements & Responses
Police prosecutor Sergeant Jeanette Grigoris presented video evidence describing choking, head-banging and difficulty breathing, along with photographs of injuries and an emergency-services call.
Acting chief executive Mark Watkin said the company’s thoughts are with the family and the broader community.
Wood’s lawyer Mathew Cuskelly argued for bail on the basis of Wood’s severe depression, lack of prior criminal history, and the possibility of self-defence, citing a forensic-psychologist’s report describing Wood’s depression as “extremely severe.”
On-the-Ground Reports
Guests at the $3,000-a-night Noosa villa reported hearing paramedics arrive Saturday night and seeing police escort Wood from the property. One guest saw a woman allow paramedics into the apartment; another observed Wood being questioned before his arrest. The family left the premises later that evening.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
The prosecution referenced a prior domestic-violence incident in Victoria, describing it as “of a similar nature” and involving choking. Wood’s legal team maintains no formal charge arose and that the woman did not file a complaint at the time due to fear of retribution. The status of the Victorian matter remains unclear.
Verbatim Quotes
- “She thought she was going to die,” — Sergeant Jeanette Grigoris
- “We have all been shocked and saddened by the matters involving Sam Wood,” — Mark Watkin
- “He ought to be given the opportunity to engage with mental health professionals,” — Mathew Cuskelly
- “The strength of the evidence against the defendant is … relatively strong at this juncture.” — Acting Magistrate Janelle Boegheim
What’s Next
Wood remains in custody pending his appearance on November 23 2026, when the court will consider further bail applications and the substantive trial on the domestic-violence charges.