The upcoming wedding of Olympic champion Adam Peaty and television personality Holly Ramsay should be a joyous celebration. However, a bitter and very public family feud is casting a long shadow over their nuptials, scheduled for December 27 at Bath Abbey.
The Roots of the Family Rift
Sources indicate the trouble began at the couple's engagement party in London last December. The event was filmed for a documentary series featuring Holly's famous father, chef Gordon Ramsay. Reports suggest guests were required to sign non-disclosure agreements and surrender their phones. It is alleged that Adam's mother, Caroline Peaty, was upset that some of her relatives were not invited and confronted Gordon Ramsay at the party.
The situation escalated when Caroline was notably absent from Holly's luxurious hen party at Soho Farmhouse. This prompted Adam's aunt, Louise Williams, to publicly criticise the couple on social media for the "hurt" caused. The feud reached a new low when it was claimed Caroline had been "banned" from the wedding entirely. According to Aunt Louise, this drastic step was because Caroline failed to apologise for missing a family trip to Bath due to train cancellations.
Escalation and Police Involvement
The family turmoil intensified with claims that Adam has also prevented his mother from seeing her five-year-old grandson, George. Due to this ongoing row and the reported high costs involved, it is believed Adam's sister, Bethany, will be the only Peaty family member attending the star-studded reception at Kin House in Wiltshire.
Matters took a more serious turn following Adam's stag celebration in Budapest. The swimmer allegedly received "increasingly abusive and threatening" text messages, leading his fiancée Holly to contact the police. This resulted in the arrest and subsequent bail of Adam's older brother, James Peaty. Upon his return to the UK, Adam was met by officers on the runway at Manchester Airport over concerns for his safety.
Public Reactions and Moving Forward
Caroline Peaty has expressed her anguish on social media, sharing emotional quotes about a "broken heart". In one poignant post, she wrote: "Crying is a way your eyes speak when your mouth can't explain how broken your heart is."
Adam broke his silence on Instagram, acknowledging "challenging times" and stating "there are always two sides to every story." He showed support for Holly and his sister Bethany but explained he could not share full details due to an "ongoing police investigation into serious matters."
Meanwhile, Gordon Ramsay has voiced his full approval of his future son-in-law, calling Adam "grounded" and a "blessing." As the wedding date approaches, bride-to-be Holly appears determined to focus on the celebration, sharing a defiant Instagram post captioned "iiit’s Wedding Month," featuring her in bridal-inspired lingerie and a veil.
With the ceremony just weeks away, the question remains whether this deeply personal family conflict will overshadow one of the year's most anticipated celebrity weddings.
