Gordon Ramsay Opens Up About Family Dispute with Adam Peaty's Kin
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has publicly addressed a distressing family feud involving the relatives of his son-in-law, Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty. In a candid interview with the Daily Mail, Ramsay expressed his dismay over the ongoing rift, which he described as deeply upsetting for him and his wife, Tana.
The Origins of the Conflict
Ramsay revealed that he and Tana had initially welcomed Peaty's family with open arms when their daughter, Holly, began her relationship with the athlete. Holly, who now goes by the name Holly Ramsay Peaty, married Peaty in a lavish ceremony at Bath Abbey in December, following reports of escalating tensions within the family.
According to the Daily Mail, the dispute intensified after Peaty's mother, Caroline, was notably excluded from the bride's hen party, a move that reportedly fueled the discord. Ramsay emphasised that his family had shown nothing but kindness and hospitality, stating, "We sent a chauffeur-driven car for them to come to the engagement party and treated them like royalty."
Ramsay's Perspective on the Feud
In his remarks, Ramsay placed the blame squarely on Peaty's family, asserting that the conflict was "all self-inflicted from their side." He adamantly denied any wrongdoing on his part, saying, "We've done nothing – none of what you've read: no rudeness, no ignorance – we welcomed them." The renowned restaurateur expressed a desire to resolve the issues, mentioning his willingness to visit Nottingham with Tana to mend fences and "draw a line in the sand."
However, Ramsay acknowledged that the final decision rested with the newlyweds, noting, "It was Adam and Holly's wishes for them not to attend and so we had to respect that." He added that they are "very mindful" that the couple wants to move forward with their lives without further drama.
Background and Upcoming Projects
The Ramsay family includes six children: Holly's sisters Tilly, 24, and Megan, 27, who served as bridesmaids at the wedding, and sons Jack, 25, Oscar, six, and two-year-old Jesse. Gordon and Tana have been married for nearly three decades, building a close-knit family unit that has now been touched by this public dispute.
Ramsay's comments come as he promotes a new Netflix documentary series, which chronicles the lead-up to the opening of three restaurants, a bar, and a cooking academy at London's 22 Bishopsgate skyscraper. The six-part docuseries, set to launch on 18 February, showcases the £20 million investment in these five ventures within the 63-storey building, offering viewers an inside look at the high-stakes world of culinary entrepreneurship.
This family feud highlights the personal challenges faced by public figures, even as they navigate professional milestones like Ramsay's expansive new business endeavours. The situation remains unresolved, with Ramsay hoping for reconciliation while respecting the boundaries set by his daughter and son-in-law.
