Olympic Star's Wedding Drama Erupts in Public Family Feud
British Olympic champion Adam Peaty is at the centre of a painful family dispute, with reports confirming his mother has been banned from his upcoming wedding to Holly Ramsay. The rift has spilled onto social media, revealing a story of heartbreak and accusations that contrasts sharply with the couple's glamorous pre-wedding celebrations.
A Mother's Sacrifices and a Son's Alleged Rejection
Caroline Peaty, 59, was once her son's biggest supporter, making immense sacrifices for his swimming career. She would wake at 4am every day to drive him to training in Derby, forgoing family holidays and working full-time to support his Olympic dreams when money was tight.
Now, sources close to Caroline claim that the six-time Olympic medallist believes his working-class family are "not good enough" for the wealthy Ramsay dynasty. The situation escalated when Caroline was notably absent from Holly's luxurious hen do at Soho Farmhouse, an event attended by Holly's mother and even Victoria Beckham.
The Incidents That Deepened the Divide
Further hurt was reportedly caused when the couple disapproved of the dress Caroline had bought for the wedding, offering to buy her an alternative. A planned shopping trip to Bath, paid for by Peaty, was cancelled due to the Huntingdon train stabbings two weeks ago. A source claims that rather than rearranging, Adam "went mad," accusing his parents of wasting his money.
The final blow came when Caroline was allegedly contacted by Adam while returning her grandson, George—Adam's son from a previous relationship—and told she was no longer welcome at the wedding. It was also hinted he wants to be estranged, potentially barring her from seeing her grandchildren again.
Heartbreak Spills onto Social Media
Caroline's devastation has been made public through Instagram. She shared a poignant quote: "Crying is a way your eyes speak when your mouth can't explain how broken your heart is." Her sister, Louise, fiercely defended her in the comments, alleging that Adam had called Caroline a "cr*p mum" and detailing the "cruel" timing of the wedding disinvitation.
Louise claimed the ban was because Caroline did not apologise for missing the Bath trip, despite the travel disruption being beyond her control. She also stated that Caroline was the only family member from Adam's side looking after his son during the star-studded hen party.
A Clash of Worlds: Working-Class Roots vs Celebrity Life
The feud highlights a stark contrast between Peaty's upbringing and his new life. He once spoke proudly of his humble background, where the family "lived paycheck to paycheck." In contrast, Holly Ramsay is the daughter of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, worth an estimated £152 million, and was raised in a world of luxury homes, Rolex watches, and A-list parties.
An insider suggested that Adam has "changed" since being welcomed into the Ramsay family, with his "ego and self-importance" growing. The wedding itself is reportedly causing financial strain for some of Peaty's relatives, with one stating they couldn't afford the travel and accommodation for the "country houses" event.
It is believed Adam's sister, Bethany, will now be the only family member from his side in attendance when he ties the knot with Holly over the Christmas period. The Mirror has approached Adam Peaty for comment.
