Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay sparked controversy with a pointed remark during his daughter's wedding to Olympic champion Adam Peaty this weekend.
A Celebrity Union in Bath Abbey
Holly Ramsay and Adam Peaty officially became husband and wife on Saturday, 28th December 2025. The high-profile couple emerged hand-in-hand from the historic Bath Abbey following a ceremony that has captivated public attention. The wedding is considered one of the most notable celebrity events of the year, drawing significant media focus to the Somerset city.
The Explosive Father-of-the-Bride Speech
During the wedding reception, the bride's father, famed for his fiery television persona, delivered a speech that quickly became the talk of the event. Gordon Ramsay began by telling the new groom he was a "lucky man," before making a comparison to his own long-standing marriage to wife Tana. "Look at Tana and that’s what you have to look forward to," he stated.
The remark took a more personal turn as Ramsay then addressed his daughter directly. "Shame you don’t have the same," he said, in what attendees perceived as a clear reference to the absence of Adam Peaty's own parents.
Context Behind the Absence
The comment followed reports that Adam Peaty's mother, Caroline, was notably not in attendance at the wedding. It is understood she did not receive an invitation to the ceremony. The swimmer's relationship with his family has been subject to public discussion in the past, adding a layer of sensitivity to Ramsay's chosen words.
The speech has since ignited debate on social media and in showbiz circles, with many questioning the appropriateness of such a personal dig during a wedding toast. Others have defended it as typical Ramsay bravado. Regardless of interpretation, the moment ensured that the chef's speech became a central storyline from a day intended to celebrate the union of two prominent British figures.
