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Tammin Sursok has stepped away from her partnership with Sam 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.'
Tammin Sursok (pictured) has stepped away from her partnership with Sam Wood after the fitness guru's domestic violence charge this weekend
'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 Stories
Sursok has appeared in a series of videos spruiking the 28 by Sam Wood workout program, some of which remain posted on her social media pages.
In one clip, Wood is shown encouraging Sursok to exercise despite not having the right outfit on; in another, she shows how easily she can incorporate the workouts into her daily routine.
The Daily Mail has reached out to Sursok for further comment.
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.
The actress has previously appeared alongside Wood in promotional videos for his 28 by Sam Wood company. In one clip, Wood is shown encouraging Sursok to exercise despite not having the right outfit on (pictured)
In another video, she shows how easily she can incorporate the workouts into her daily routine
On Monday Sursok indicated that the business relationship is on 'pause'
'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.'
The multimillion-dollar wellness businesses fronted by Wood have also responded to the allegations and stood him down.
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.
'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. Both pictured
The move also affects Wood's role with Ollo For Women, a medical weight-loss business also owned by DBG Health.
Wood was announced as the face of the newly launched platform just four months ago, promoting its medical weight-loss, nutrition and telehealth services.
The fitness entrepreneur is married to Snezana Wood, who he met on The Bachelor Australia in 2015.
They wed in an outdoor ceremony in Byron Bay in 2018 and went on to have three children together, Willow, eight, Charlie, seven, and Harper, four.
They also co-parent Eve, 21, who is Snezana's daughter from a previous relationship.
Wood and his wife publicly addressed the allegations together on Monday morning.
'This is a difficult time for all of us, we are working through this as a family and are thoroughly co-operating with the authorities,' they said, sharing the statement on both of their Instagram accounts.
If you need someone to talk to about domestic violence, call 1800RESPECT or visit White Ribbon Australia's website. In an emergency, call 000.
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