Olympic Star Accused of Turning His Back on Family
Team GB legend Adam Peaty OBE finds himself at the centre of a growing family rift as he prepares to marry Holly Ramsay, the daughter of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay. The three-time Olympic gold medallist has been heavily criticised after it emerged that his own family, including his mother Caroline, have been uninvited from the upcoming wedding ceremony.
A Mother's Heartbreak and Accusations of Chasing Fame
The situation escalated last weekend when Caroline Peaty was notably absent from Holly Ramsay's star-studded hen party at Soho Farmhouse. The event was attended by Holly's mother, Tana, and Spice Girls icon Victoria Beckham. Sources close to Caroline, 59, claim that Adam's decision to exclude his family stems from his desire for fame and a belief that his working-class relatives from Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, are 'not good enough' for the Ramsay family circle.
One source stated, 'Adam has changed so much ever since he has been with Holly. She's from a celebrity world and his parents are not, and his ego and self-importance has just got bigger.' The source further alleged that Caroline was not invited to the hen do because she 'might have stuck out a bit' and doesn't fit the 'celebrity mould'.
This marks a dramatic shift for the swimmer, who was once extremely close to his mother. Caroline was instrumental in his early career, famously waking at 4am to drive him to swimming competitions, supporting him on his path to becoming a six-time Olympian.
Cryptic Posts and Public Family Rift
The private upset has spilled onto public platforms. Caroline Peaty has shared several cryptic quotes on her Instagram, seemingly alluding to the pain caused by the situation. One post read, 'When you love someone, you protect them from the pain, you don't become the cause of it.' Another, shared after missing the hen party, said, 'Crying is a way your eyes speak when your mouth can't explain how broken your heart is.'
The controversy has also drawn in other family members. Adam's aunt, Louise Williams, publicly addressed Holly Ramsay on social media, calling her actions 'divisive and hurtful' for not inviting Caroline. She highlighted the disparity of Gordon Ramsay being invited to Adam's stag night while Caroline was excluded from the hen do. Louise wrote, 'You have inflicted a hurt on my sister that will take a very long time to heal if ever.'
With the wedding just weeks away, the focus has shifted from the celebration itself to the very public and painful family estrangement, leaving many to wonder if the rift can ever be mended.
