Olympic swimming champion Adam Peaty has reportedly extended his controversial wedding guest list exclusions beyond his immediate family, with a close friend also allegedly being uninvited from the lavish ceremony.
A Friend 'Never Would Have Seen This Coming'
Adam Ramsay Peaty and Holly Ramsay tied the knot in a high-profile ceremony at Bath Abbey last weekend. While the event attracted celebrity guests like David and Victoria Beckham, it has been overshadowed by significant absences.
It is now claimed that Peaty's friend and fellow swimmer, Michael Gunning, was also removed from the invitation list. According to a source speaking to The Sun, Gunning was "feeling very hurt" by the couple, particularly given his public support for Peaty during the athlete's struggles with depression and alcohol in 2023.
"Given how close they once were, Michael never would have seen this coming," the insider stated. The source suggested the snub was related to Gunning growing too close to Peaty's mother, Caroline, amid the ongoing family rift.
The Deepening Family Rift
The situation with Michael Gunning adds another layer to the already public family drama. Peaty sensationally chose not to invite his parents and most of his family to the wedding. Only his sister, Bethany, was in attendance from his immediate family.
On the eve of the wedding, Caroline Peaty gave an emotional interview to the Mail, stating it felt as though her "heart had been cut out" and that she would not "be hurt like this again."
Her sister, Louise, is said to have sent Peaty a strongly-worded text message just as he was about to marry, which reportedly went unread. The message expressed hope that he would "never suffer the depth of pain" he had caused his mother.
Other Notable Absences and Moving On
The list of absent friends did not end with family and Michael Gunning. Peaty's former Strictly Come Dancing partner, Katya Jones, was also not at the wedding. On Monday, the professional dancer hinted she had spent the weekend at home, distancing herself from "toxic" drama and catching up on reading.
Despite the ongoing controversy, the newlyweds have reportedly jetted off on their honeymoon. They have also adopted a double-barrelled surname, now going by Peaty-Ramsay after taking each other's names.
The fallout from the wedding guest list continues to dominate showbiz headlines, painting a complex picture of celebration and estrangement surrounding one of Britain's most celebrated athletes.
