Olympic champion Adam Peaty finds himself at the centre of a dramatic family rift just weeks before his wedding to Holly Ramsay, with his sister Bethany emerging as the only family member to survive the bitter fallout.
The Wedding Feud That Split The Peaty Family
The astonishing family row erupted after Holly Ramsay failed to invite Adam's mother Caroline to her hen party, leading to the Olympic swimmer and Gordon Ramsay's daughter banning Caroline from their upcoming wedding entirely. The move sparked immediate backlash from the Peaty family, with Adam's aunt Louise publicly blasting her nephew and his fiancée in a series of explosive Instagram comments.
Louise claimed her sister Caroline was excluded from the wedding not because of the hen party snub, but due to her appearance and not having the correct 'look' for the Ramsays' glamorous world. This accusation has thrown the family conflict into the public eye, revealing deep divisions within the Peaty household.
Bethany: The Sole Family Survivor
Amid the bitter feud, one family member has managed to navigate the troubled waters - Adam's sister Bethany. Bethany not only attended Holly's picture-perfect Cotswolds hen do at celebrity hotspot Soho Farmhouse but has reportedly been asked to be one of Holly's bridesmaids.
According to The Sun, Bethany made the cut because she 'fits in' to the Ramsays' celebrity lifestyle, being described as 'blonde and pretty' by a family friend. The same source revealed that Bethany has been 'really taken with the celebrity lifestyle' and was 'over the moon to be at the hen party, hanging out with Victoria Beckham.'
The family friend added: 'She really fits in with the glam world – she's blonde and very pretty.' This has led to claims that Bethany herself has had 'her head turned by all the glitz and glamour' of the Ramsays' celebrity circle.
Adam Breaks His Silence
On Wednesday, Adam Peaty broke his silence on the toxic family rift, sharing a statement on Instagram that also spoke on Bethany's behalf, cementing their alliance. The Olympic swimmer insisted there are 'two sides to every story' and that he, Holly and Bethany 'will get through' the 'challenging times.'
Adam penned: 'For those who know me personally, you know that I work so hard on trying to improve myself as a person who wants to contribute to making the world a better place. I am continuing to learn about myself and how I can be the man I want to be; a worthy partner, father, businessman, friend and athlete; even through these challenging times.'
He crucially added: 'Bethany, Holly and I will get through this - we do not ask for sympathy. We just need people to be aware that there are always two sides to every story.'
The swimmer also revealed they cannot go into detail due to 'an ongoing police investigation into serious matters that arose long before recent events', adding another layer of complexity to the already dramatic situation.
Mother Caroline's Heartbreak
Meanwhile, Adam's mother Caroline has broken down in tears during an exclusive interview with the Daily Mail, claiming Holly's family are 'pulling him away from her.' The emotional mother shared a poignant quote on Instagram about sisterly bonds, captioning it: 'Louise I thank you from the bottom of my heart for being my protector through this difficult time.'
She made a plea to critics: 'To the people who are being so cruel to my sister, please stop! Sadly you obviously don't understand the bond of sisters.'
The situation highlights the dramatic contrast between Adam's humble Staffordshire beginnings and his current life in the world of fame and fortune, having been propelled into celebrity circles following his Olympic success. The engagement to Holly Ramsay in September 2024 was meant to be a celebration of love, but has instead become the backdrop for a painful family division that shows no signs of healing before the wedding day.
