Sam Wood charged with domestic violence offences

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The Sydney Morning Herald · collected 2026-10-05

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Reality TV star Sam Wood, a 46-year-old Victorian man and fitness guru, was charged with domestic violence in Noosa, Queensland, after police were called to an address around 9pm on Saturday. The charges include assault occasioning bodily harm and strangulation in a domestic setting. Wood built his online fitness business, 28 by Sam Wood, following his appearance on *The Bachelor* in 2015; he sold it for $71 million in 2022 to genomics group myDNA. The alleged victim is unnamed under Queensland law, but the couple issued a statement on Instagram: "This is a difficult time for all of us, we are working through this as a family and are thoroughly co-operating with authorities." Wood was refused bail and was due to appear in Maroochydore Magistrates Court on Monday.

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Former Bachelor star Sam Wood charged with domestic violence same event · 100%
The Guardian
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“Both articles describe Sam Wood being charged with domestic violence offences in Queensland on the same date.”
Former Bachelor star Sam Wood facing domestic violence charges same event · 97%
ABC News (AU)
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“Both articles describe Sam Wood being charged with domestic violence offences following an incident in Noosa on a Friday night, leading to his court appearance the next day.”
Reality TV star Sam Wood charged over alleged domestic violence same event · 95%
The Sydney Morning Herald
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“Both articles describe the identical incident involving Sam Wood's arrest and charges for domestic violence in Noosa on Saturday night.”
Sam Wood's neighbours at $3,000-a-night Noosa holiday villa reveal what they witnessed before DV charges were laid - as details emerge of the multi-millionaire's 'mental health concerns' in lockup different event · 75%
Daily Mail
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 7% hedged 3 of 44 📰 publisher trust 65
“Article A describes the incident witnessed by neighbors and details of Wood's stay, while Article B focuses on him being charged with domestic violence offences.”
WA news LIVE: Former Perth-based reality stars issue family statement amid DV allegations different event · 70%
The Sydney Morning Herald
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“Article A reports on a statement issued by Sam Wood's wife amid domestic violence allegations, while Article B focuses on the charging of Sam Wood with domestic violence offences.”
Sam Wood stood down ‘indefinitely’ from million-dollar fitness, nutrition empire different event · 70%
The Sydney Morning Herald
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“While both articles discuss Sam Wood being charged with domestic violence and his indefinite leave from his wellness empire, Article A focuses on the company's response and Wood's court appearance schedule, whereas Article B centers on the initial charging of Wood.”
Sam Wood's neighbours at $3,000-a-night Noosa holiday villa reveal what they witnessed before DV charges were laid - as details emerge of the multi-millionaire's 'mental health concerns' in lockup different event · 70%
Daily Mail
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 7% hedged 3 of 44 📰 publisher trust 65
“Article A describes the accounts of neighbors and emergency services responding to a domestic violence incident, while Article B appears to focus on the charges laid against Sam Wood for those alleged offenses.”

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