Former Australian reality television contestant and fitness influencer Sam Wood has been denied bail by the Queensland Supreme Court while facing domestic violence charges relating to alleged incidents involving his wife, Snezana Wood.

The 46-year-old appeared in court during a fresh bail application on Friday, 30 October. Justice Patrick McCafferty refused the application, stating that the defence had not sufficiently demonstrated that Wood would not pose a risk to the safety of others, commit further offences or interfere with witnesses.

The allegations relate to an incident said to have occurred at a Noosa apartment on 3 October. According to evidence outlined in court, an argument allegedly took place after Snezana Wood indicated that she wanted to pack and leave the Sunshine Coast holiday the following day.

The prosecution alleged that Wood threatened his wife and stepdaughter during the disagreement. It was further alleged that when Snezana intervened between Wood and her daughter, she was pushed towards a bedroom door. The court heard allegations that the incident then became physically violent, including claims that Wood grabbed his wife's throat and prevented her from breathing.

These claims remain allegations and have not been proven in court. Wood has denied the allegations.

Wood was charged with assault occasioning bodily harm and strangulation. He was arrested at an apartment complex in Noosa last month and had remained in custody. At the time of the latest hearing, he had spent 27 days in custody.

During the bail proceedings, prosecutors argued that releasing Wood could create an unacceptable risk to the complainant and others. They also referred to an earlier alleged strangulation incident involving his wife in Victoria in 2021. The prosecution raised concerns about the seriousness of the current charges and the possibility of further offending.

Wood's defence team argued that strict bail conditions could manage the risks. His lawyers proposed that he live in Tasmania if released and disputed the prosecution's assessment of his behaviour. They also argued that the earlier allegations had not been tested in court.

The judge considered the arguments from both sides before deciding that the requirements for bail had not been met. The court also considered an application seeking restrictions on media reporting and access to certain court documents. Most of the requested restrictions were unsuccessful, although a temporary order concerning access to non-redacted court files will remain in place until a further hearing.

The case has attracted public attention because Wood became widely known through the Australian television series The Bachelor, where he met Snezana in 2015. The couple married in 2018.

The bail decision does not determine whether Wood is guilty. The criminal proceedings will continue, and the allegations must be examined through the court process before any final finding is made.

The case also highlights the seriousness with which courts assess allegations involving strangulation and domestic violence when considering bail applications.