The mother of Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty has broken her silence, expressing fury and hurt over comments made by Gordon Ramsay during his wedding speech. Caroline Peaty, estranged from her son, has labelled the celebrity chef's words as a 'cruel dig' after he reportedly suggested his wife Tana could be a 'good mum' to the newlyweds.
Ramsay's Father-of-the-Bride Speech Sparks Fury
Gordon Ramsay did not hold back during his speech at the wedding of his daughter Holly to Adam Peaty last Saturday. The ceremony at Bath Abbey and reception at Kin House in the Cotswolds were overshadowed by a significant family rift. Reports indicate that during his address, Ramsay told the couple that his wife, Tana, 'will be a good mum to them both', a remark widely interpreted as a swipe at Adam's own parents.
A source close to Caroline Peaty told the Daily Mail: 'Caroline can't believe Gordon brought their family troubles up in his speech. It is outrageous and very hurtful. By him saying Tana will be a good mum to them both makes Caroline sound like a bad mum. It was a cruel dig at her.' It is believed Ramsay also commented on Holly's beauty, telling Adam he was a 'lucky man' and to 'look at Tana and that's what you have to look forward to'.
A Wedding Amidst a Deep Family Divide
The lavish event, attended by around 200 guests, proceeded without key members of the Peaty family. Adam's mother, Caroline, and his brother were reportedly barred from attending. His father, Mark Peaty, was only invited under controversial conditions that have not been fully disclosed.
The roots of this family feud trace back to September 2024, when Adam and Holly did not invite wider Peaty family members to their engagement party. Caroline was also excluded from Holly's hen do at Soho Farmhouse, an event that included the bride's mother, Tana Ramsay, and friends like Victoria Beckham.
In a poignant twist, moments before saying 'I do', Adam allegedly received a heartbreaking text from his aunt, criticising him for uninviting his mother. During his own wedding speech, the triple Olympic gold medallist notably did not mention his family, instead praising his swim coach, Mel Marshall, for being his 'everything'.
Fallout and Further Distance
In the wake of the wedding, Adam Peaty has taken a step that further distances him from his family. He has changed his name following the marriage, mirroring a move made by Brooklyn Beckham, who added his wife Nicola Peltz's surname after his own wedding three years ago. The Beckhams' eldest son has also experienced a public falling out with his family.
The situation highlights the intense personal strains that can accompany high-profile celebrity unions. With Caroline Peaty now publicly voicing her distress over Gordon Ramsay's speech, the rift within the Peaty family appears deeper than ever, casting a long shadow over what was meant to be a joyous celebration.
