Caroline Peaty, mother of Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty, was informed of his pregnancy with Holly Ramsay through an impersonal text message, according to reports. The decorated athlete has become estranged from his parents and withdrew their wedding invitations last December. When Holly and Adam shared their pregnancy announcement over the weekend, it emerged that Adam's relatives, including his mother Caroline, were notified via a straightforward and 'formal text'.
Pregnancy Announcement and Family Division
Holly and Adam are expecting their first baby together, who will be a half-sibling to Adam's five-year-old son George from his previous relationship with Eirianedd 'Eiri' Munro, reports the Mirror. A source revealed Caroline's response: 'I am happy for them. News of a new baby is always welcome.' Yet the insider suggests the family divide has become 'beyond healing'.
Caroline was abroad when the couple's joyful announcement emerged and is understood to have received a 'brief and to the point' message about the development just as Holly shared the couple's update on social media. An insider disclosed to the Mail how the disconnected family discovered the revelation: 'Caroline was on holiday. She received a very formal text. We don't want to divulge the content but it was brief and to the point. It was sent as Holly posted the news on Instagram. There was no happy gathering, no phone call just a brief mobile message.'
Previous Comments and Family Rift
Last year, ahead of Adam's wedding to Holly, Caroline remarked her son was 'under Gordon's clutches'. 'I know he feels I am not good enough for his new family. He's under Gordon's clutches. I can't help but feel like they are pulling him away from me. Their family is very insular, it's their group, and it's as if he is being groomed by them,' she said. 'Adam has broken my heart but I love my son and always will, he's still my little boy, and I hope his marriage is a good one and I hope he has a happy life like his mum and dad have.'
Congratulations from Family and Friends
The couple shared their joyful announcement just days ago. Holly took to Instagram, proudly displaying her growing bump, writing: 'Baby Ramsay-Peaty coming December 2026. We can't wait to meet our baby girl.' Among the first to offer his congratulations was her celebrated father, celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, who expressed his delight by commenting on the post: 'Congratulations to you both sending lots of love Dad..' He further added in the comments section: 'I'm going to be a very overexcited Grandad especially this Christmas.' Close family friend Victoria Beckham also extended her warm wishes, posting: 'Congratulations!!!!!'. Romeo Beckham similarly chimed in with a string of heart emojis, as did Strictly Come Dancing professional Neil Jones.
