Hobart-born and raised fitness influencer and former Bachelor star Sam Wood has been refused bail after being charged with domestic violence offences, including strangulation.
Wood, 46, has been charged with assault occasioning bodily harm and strangulation in a domestic setting.
Police were called to a property on Hastings Street in Noosa on Saturday night after reports of a domestic violence incident. Wood was arrested and charged on Sunday.
He first appeared in the Maroochydore Magistrates Court on Monday, when he was remanded in custody.
The Melbourne-based father appeared again on Thursday via video link from custody for a bail application.
His father, Andrew Wood, arrived at court with the legal team.
The court heard there had been an argument before the alleged assault.
Wood’s lawyer, Mathew Cuskelly, told the court his client may be entitled to claim self-defence. He said Wood had no prior criminal history.
Cuskelly said Wood’s depression was “extremely severe” and that he would see mental health professionals if granted bail.
Cuskelly has previously said Wood would defend the charges.
Police prosecutor Sergeant Jeanette Grigoris tendered photographs of the alleged victim’s injuries. She told the court the alleged victim supported the charges.
Bail was refused.
Wood grew up in West Hobart and found fame on the 2015 season of The Bachelor, before building the 28 by Sam Wood home fitness brand.
The parent company of 28 by Sam Wood, DBG Health, has ended all commercial arrangements with him.
If you or someone you know is affected by domestic or family violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732.
