Celebrity trainer Tiffiny Hall latest star to cut ties with 'long-time friend' Sam Wood amid his domestic violence charges after merging their workout businesses: 'Shocked and disturbed'

Tiffiny Hall is the latest celebrity to publicly cut ties with Sam Wood, after the fitness guru's domestic violence charges this weekend. 

The trainer, who had strong links to Wood's fitness and nutrition business, 28 by Sam Wood, announced on Monday that she is 'shocked' by the arrest of a man she previously told news.com.au was her 'friend' and a 'long-time industry mate'.

'I have zero tolerance for domestic and family violence, and for violence of any kind,' the 42-year-old wrote in a statement shared on Instagram. 

'It is unacceptable and entirely at odds with the standards, core values and culture I wish to cultivate,' she continued. 

'I am shocked and disturbed by the charges against Sam Wood reported in the media. As the matter is before the court, I will not comment on it. 

'Before this news, my time with 28 by Sam Wood had already come to an end and I had moved on to focus on other projects. I have no ongoing role or involvement with the program.'

Hall concluded: 'My thoughts are with any victim-survivors of domestic and family violence, and with anyone distressed or triggered by these reports. I will continue to empower women to be safe, strong and supported in any way I can.'

The Gladiators star merged her fitness program, TXO, with 28 by Sam Wood in September last year. 

'Sam Wood and I have been friends — long time industry mates — always admired him and what he's been doing,' she told news.com.au at the time. 

'We've always had a laugh that we're very similar, we have the same mission to empower and make the women of Australia healthier.

'Our communities are really aligned. We laughed that one day we should come together, it would be amazing.'

The TXO workouts are available via the 28 by Sam Wood app, leaving some of Hall's fans confused about how to continue using them without having to access the 28 platform. 

'How do we access your workouts? Your workouts through the Sam Wood app have changed my life... We would still like to access your workouts. How can we do this?' asked one Instagram follower in the comments section. 

Another added: 'I am wanting to know this too! I am only a member of 28 by Sam Wood because I used to be a member of Tiffxo and she moved over to Sam Wood. 

'I want to delete my subscription... but still want access to Tiff's workouts. They are the best.' 

One more asked: 'OMG me too! I only have the 28 app to access the MumBod series. If there was a way to buy this outright I would!! It has changed my life.'

Wood founded fitness and training business 28 by Sam Wood, which he sold for $71 million to DBG Health in 2022 while remaining the face of the online platform under its new owner.

The multimillion-dollar wellness businesses fronted by Wood have responded to the allegations and stood him down. 

'DBG Health, the parent company of 28 by Sam Wood, has zero tolerance for domestic violence,' a DBG Health spokesperson said.

'While the matter is under investigation and before the court, Sam Wood is on indefinite leave from his duties. Our thoughts are with the family and anyone in the community affected by domestic violence.

'Mark Watkins, 28 Group's Chief Operating Officer, will be leading the business in Sam Wood's absence.'

The Bachelor star, 46, who has three children with his wife, Snezana, was arrested on Saturday after police attended a property on Noosa's main street.

Wood did not appear in Maroochydore Magistrates Court on Monday, with the matter instead being dealt with by his lawyer, Mathew Cuskelly.

Mr Cuskelly asked for the case to be relisted on Thursday, when Wood is expected to apply for bail.

The celebrity fitness trainer will remain in the local watchhouse until at least Thursday, when the case is due to return to court.

A police spokesperson said officers attended the Hastings Street address at about 9pm on Saturday after receiving reports of alleged domestic violence.

'Police have charged a 46-year-old Victorian man with domestic violence offences early this morning, 4 October,' the spokesperson said.

'The man has been charged with assault occasioning bodily harm (domestic violence) and strangulation in a domestic setting.' 

It comes after Tammin Sursok stepped away from her partnership with Wood after the fitness guru's domestic violence charge this weekend. 

The former Home and Away actress, who has previously appeared alongside Wood in promotional videos for his 28 by Sam Wood company, issued a statement on Monday indicating that the business relationship is on 'pause'. 

'I'm aware of the serious charges reported in the media involving Sam Wood,' the 43-year-old wrote in a message shared on Instagram.  

'I want to be clear that I have zero tolerance for domestic and family violence. It's an issue I care deeply about, and one that I will always stand firmly against,' she continued.

'In light of the reports, I have immediately paused my partnership with 28 by Sam Wood and removed related promotional content from my social channels while this matter is before the courts.

'My thoughts are with anyone impacted by domestic and family violence.'

The Daily Mail does not suggest Wood is guilty of the offences he is charged with.

If you need someone to talk to about domestic violence, call 1800RESPECT or visit White Ribbon Australia's website. In an emergency, call 000.