The wedding of Olympic champion Adam Peaty and television personality Holly Ramsay was disrupted by chaotic scenes outside Bath Abbey on Sunday, as the bride was reportedly mobbed by photographers upon her arrival.
Scuffle and Security Intervention
The carefully planned entrance of Holly Ramsay, accompanied by her father, celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, descended into chaos when a group of paparazzi allegedly rushed from a rear entrance of the historic venue. While most media were in a designated area, this group tried to intercept the bride and her father, leading to confrontations with security personnel.
Bodyguards swiftly formed a protective cordon around the Ramsays, but a skirmish is said to have erupted in a confined passageway beside the abbey. A source told Hello! Magazine that "Gordon and Holly, in her wedding dress, were being jostled around just as she entered the church." Despite the alarming commotion, security managed to escort them safely inside for the ceremony.
A Star-Studded Day Overshadowed
The couple, who got engaged last year, exchanged vows in front of an A-list congregation. Notable guests included David and Victoria Beckham, chef Marcus Wareing, and presenter Dan Walker. The wedding of the three-time Olympic gold medallist and the daughter of Gordon Ramsay had been a major focus of media attention for weeks.
This incident adds another layer of drama to what has been a highly publicised event, already marked by a reported family rift on Peaty's side. His mother, Caroline Peaty, was not in attendance, with his sister Bethany being the only family member present, where she served as a bridesmaid.
Underlying Family Tensions
In an interview with the Daily Mail published on the wedding day, Caroline Peaty expressed her profound hurt at being excluded, a situation reportedly stemming from a dispute over not being invited to Holly's hen-do. "I don't think they understand how much they have hurt me; it's as if they have cut my heart out," she said.
She added, "This is the first Christmas that I've not had my family together – my family is broken." Caroline explained that she chose not to attend to avoid causing further disruption, stating, "Me going would just cause even more of a storm and I don't want to ruin his wedding day."
Despite the tumultuous start and underlying family tensions, the ceremony proceeded, and the couple left Bath Abbey as newlyweds, navigating through hundreds of well-wishers and media who had gathered outside.
