Olympic swimming champion Adam Peaty is being officially welcomed into the Ramsay family today, 27 December 2025, as he marries model Holly Ramsay at Bath Abbey. While his own parents are absent amid a reported feud, Peaty has developed a remarkably close relationship with his famous father-in-law, celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay.
A mentor with a 'winner's mindset'
Speaking to The Sunday Times in April 2024, Adam Peaty opened up about the profound impact Gordon Ramsay has had on his life. The swimmer revealed that Ramsay's mentorship and relentless work ethic helped him cultivate a 'winner's mindset' during a challenging period when Peaty was grappling with alcohol and depression.
"He is an incredible energy to be around and an incredible person to have that guidance from," Peaty said of the 59-year-old chef. He praised Ramsay's rise to the top of his industry, noting the environment of 'no bulls**t' professionalism. This example inspired Peaty to question his own approach, asking himself why he couldn't embody that same relentless daily pursuit of excellence.
Playful banter and emotional milestones
The bond between the two high achievers isn't all serious mentorship. Ahead of the 2024 Olympics, the pair engaged in cheeky banter for BBC Sport. Ramsay teased Peaty about retirement plans, to which the swimmer retorted, "You're trapping me." The famously forthright chef fired back, "You're full of s**t! You are definitely not retiring," before adding with a mischievous tone, "Very best of luck. Don't f*** this up."
A more emotional moment came when the traditional Peaty asked Gordon and Tana Ramsay for their blessing to marry their daughter in Cornwall in September 2024. Recalling the event, Peaty shared, "I cried, they cried, we had a few hugs." This heartfelt step solidified his place within the family.
Public praise and private support
Gordon Ramsay's admiration for his future son-in-law became public during an episode of the High Performance podcast. Host Jake Humphrey read a text from Ramsay describing Peaty as 'an amazing young man with such a great attitude'. The message, which reduced Peaty to tears, expressed that Ramsay "could not ask for a more down-to-earth, respectable future son-in-law."
This support extended to Peaty's stag do in Budapest last month, where Gordon Ramsay joined the celebrations. His presence highlighted the ongoing family rift, as Peaty's own father, Mark, was absent and his mother, Caroline, was notably not invited to Holly's hen do at Soho Farmhouse—a point of public contention raised by Peaty's aunt.
Today, as father of the bride, Gordon Ramsay took to Instagram to share his pride. Posting pictures with Holly, he wrote he was 'truly so lucky' to walk her down the aisle and gain "an incredible son-in-law @adam_peaty." As Adam Peaty embarks on married life, the guidance and bond with his renowned father-in-law appears to be a cornerstone of his new chapter.
