Olympic champion Adam Peaty finds himself at the centre of a painful family rift just weeks before his festive wedding to Holly Ramsay, with his mother making a public and emotional plea for reconciliation.
A Mother's Heartfelt Message
In an extraordinary move, Caroline Peaty has broken her silence, sending a direct message to her son through the media. She told Adam he is always welcome home and that there is nothing he has done that she would not forgive. This comes amid reports that she has been banned from attending his December wedding to Gordon Ramsay's daughter, Holly.
The depth of the family divide became apparent when Caroline was notably absent from Holly Ramsay's recent hen-do. The celebration was attended by high-profile guests including Victoria Beckham, Holly's mother Tana Ramsay, her sisters Megan and Tilly, and significantly, Adam's own sister, Bethany.
The Public Plea for Peace
Speaking to the Mail, Caroline expressed her hopes for Adam's future while making her position clear. "I hope your marriage is a good one, I don't wish any ill on you and I want you and Holly to have a long and happy marriage, like your dad and me," she stated.
She explained her reason for speaking out was simple: "The reason I'm speaking out is I want all this to end." Her direct message to Adam was even more poignant: "I know it's the end. But please, the message I want Adam to hear is no matter what happens in the future, please know I love you, your dad loves you, you can come home and talk to me at any point."
Growing Family Tensions
This isn't the first time family members have publicly commented on the situation. Caroline's sister, Louise Williams, previously criticised Holly Ramsay directly in a social media post.
She wrote: "@hollyramsayy I'm so glad that you had a great hen do. As a bride, you deserve that. However, as a person you were divisive and hurtful towards a woman who I have loved and continue to love deeply." She added that Holly had "inflicted a hurt on my sister that will take a very long time to heal if ever."
Caroline herself has shared emotional posts on social media, including one featuring the quote: "Crying is a way your eyes speak when your mouth can't explain how broken your heart is." She has since disabled comments on her accounts after responding to critics, asserting her happiness for her son when he found his "soul mate."
The Mirror has contacted Adam Peaty's representatives for comment regarding his mother's public message and the ongoing family dispute.
