Sam Wood stood down ‘indefinitely’ from fitness, nutrition empire
Fitness entrepreneur Sam Wood has been stood down from his business empire following domestic violence charges in Queensland. The news has caused significant fallout for the former reality TV star, who built his brand on empowering women.
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The case highlights the reputational and professional consequences for public figures facing serious criminal allegations, particularly when their brand identity is tied to personal values.
— 8:04pm , first published October 5, 2026 — 10:58am
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Share A A A In 2015, Sam Wood was just another personal trainer working at a gym in Melbourne’s south-east. But after a stint on the third season of The Bachelor , his career quickly took off.
So much so, that years later he sold his online fitness business to a Melbourne billionaire for $71 million. The father of four also earned a $6 million windfall following the sale of his family home in Elsternwick in May, and recently bought a $7.1 million property in Brighton, and a $2.7 million Mount Martha pad.
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