Former Bachelor contestant Sam Wood denied bail for second time
By Chloe · Published 31 Oct 2026 · Updated 31 Oct 2026
Brisbane, QLD · Queensland News
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Former Bachelor contestant Sam Wood denied bail for second time - Brisbane, QLD
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Former Australian reality television personality Sam Wood will remain in custody after the Queensland Supreme Court rejected his second bail application. His trial is expected to take place between mid-2027 and early...
Former Australian reality television contestant and fitness entrepreneur Sam Wood has been denied bail for a second time and is expected to remain behind bars for at least another six months while legal proceedings continue.
The 46-year-old appeared before the Queensland Supreme Court on Friday, where his legal representatives sought his release from custody. However, the court rejected the application, meaning Wood will continue to be held at Wolston Correctional Centre in Wacol, west of Brisbane.
Wood is facing charges of assault occasioning bodily harm and strangulation relating to alleged offences on 3 October at Noosa, during a family holiday involving his wife and stepdaughter.
The allegations have not been proven in court, and the criminal proceedings remain ongoing.
During the bail hearing, the court considered a proposed arrangement under which Wood would live at his father's property in Tasmania. His siblings also live nearby, and the arrangement was presented as a possible option for his release while awaiting trial.
The court did not accept the application. Wood's defence barrister, Paula Morreau, represented him during the hearing.
According to information presented to the court, Wood had spent 28 nights in custody by Saturday morning. He is being held in a high-security facility under a safety order, a measure used for some prisoners who may face additional security risks because of their public profile or other circumstances.
The court heard that his trial is expected to take place sometime between the middle of 2027 and the first quarter of 2028. This means the legal process could continue for several months before the charges are determined.
Wood became widely known in Australia after appearing on the reality television program The Bachelor Australia in 2015. Before entering television, he built a career in the fitness industry and operated a training business for approximately two decades.
His fitness program, previously known as 28 by Sam Wood, has also undergone a business rebranding. Companies associated with the program's owner, DBG Global Enterprises, filed trademark paperwork for a new name, Evvr, on 21 October. The brand was relaunched during the same week.
The business changes followed the termination of commercial arrangements with Wood earlier in October. The company had entered a commercial agreement with him in 2022.
Following the latest decision, Wood has limited legal options for seeking release before trial. His lawyers could apply again if there is a material change in circumstances or challenge the bail decision through the Court of Appeal.
The case has attracted public attention because of Wood's former television profile and the serious nature of the charges. The next major development is expected to come through further court proceedings as the matter moves towards trial.
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Former Australian reality television contestant and fitness entrepreneur Sam Wood has been denied bail for a second time and is expected to remain behind bars for at least another six months while legal proceedings continue.
The 46-year-old appeared before the Queensland Supreme Court on Friday, where his legal representatives sought his release from custody. However, the court rejected the application, meaning Wood will continue to be held at Wolston Correctional Centre in Wacol, west of Brisbane.
Wood is facing charges of assault occasioning bodily harm and strangulation relating to alleged offences on 3 October at Noosa, during a family holiday involving his wife and stepdaughter.
The allegations have not been proven in court, and the criminal proceedings remain ongoing.
During the bail hearing, the court considered a proposed arrangement under which Wood would live at his father's property in Tasmania. His siblings also live nearby, and the arrangement was presented as a possible option for his release while awaiting trial.
The court did not accept the application. Wood's defence barrister, Paula Morreau, represented him during the hearing.
According to information presented to the court, Wood had spent 28 nights in custody by Saturday morning. He is being held in a high-security facility under a safety order, a measure used for some prisoners who may face additional security risks because of their public profile or other circumstances.
The court heard that his trial is expected to take place sometime between the middle of 2027 and the first quarter of 2028. This means the legal process could continue for several months before the charges are determined.
Wood became widely known in Australia after appearing on the reality television program The Bachelor Australia in 2015. Before entering television, he built a career in the fitness industry and operated a training business for approximately two decades.
His fitness program, previously known as 28 by Sam Wood, has also undergone a business rebranding. Companies associated with the program's owner, DBG Global Enterprises, filed trademark paperwork for a new name, Evvr, on 21 October. The brand was relaunched during the same week.
The business changes followed the termination of commercial arrangements with Wood earlier in October. The company had entered a commercial agreement with him in 2022.
Following the latest decision, Wood has limited legal options for seeking release before trial. His lawyers could apply again if there is a material change in circumstances or challenge the bail decision through the Court of Appeal.
The case has attracted public attention because of Wood's former television profile and the serious nature of the charges. The next major development is expected to come through further court proceedings as the matter moves towards trial.
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