Olympic swimming star Adam Peaty has been making headlines away from the pool thanks to his high-profile relationship with Holly Ramsay, a reported family feud, and the couple’s latest baby news. The three-time Olympic gold medallist remains one of Britain’s most successful athletes, but his personal life has increasingly drawn attention following his relationship with celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay’s daughter.
The Big Wedding
Peaty and Ramsay tied the knot in a lavish ceremony at Bath Abbey in December 2025. The wedding brought together some of the biggest names in sport and entertainment, with Holly’s father Gordon playing a key role on the day as he walked his daughter down the aisle. The couple, who first began dating in 2023, shared pictures from their big day on social media, with Peaty describing Holly as his “best friend” and highlighting how special the occasion was for both families.
The wedding was not without reported tension, with accounts suggesting there was a brief moment of chaos involving photographers outside the venue. It was claimed that members of the press became involved in a heated exchange as Holly and Gordon arrived at Bath Abbey for the ceremony, with security stepping in to manage the situation. Despite the reported disruption, the ceremony itself went ahead as planned, with the focus remaining firmly on the couple’s celebration and the presence of both families. Neither Peaty nor Ramsay publicly commented on the incident at the time, and the day was largely remembered for its star-studded guest list and emotional scenes inside the church.
Adam Peaty's Name Change
Following his marriage, Peaty has formally changed his name and now competes as Adam Ramsay-Peaty. Holly is known as Holly-Ramsay-Peaty and their baby will share the same surname. The move marks a significant shift in the swimmer’s identity both personally and professionally, reflecting his marriage into the Ramsay family. While still widely known as Adam Peaty in sporting history and Olympic records, the updated surname has begun appearing in more recent competitive and public contexts, signalling a new chapter in his career as he continues at elite level under a combined family name.
Family Feud
The name change also comes amid personal difficulties within his own family. Reports have previously highlighted a strained relationship between the swimmer and his father, Mark Peaty, with suggestions the pair had been estranged for a period of time. Peaty has endured tensions within his wider family circle, with his relationship with his mother and relatives attracting attention in the build-up to his wedding. Most of his family were not present at his wedding to Holly amid the strained relationships ahead of the ceremony. His mother, Caroline, spoke out against her son and Holly ahead of the wedding, describing her devastation at being cut out of their lives. The situation added an emotional backdrop to what was otherwise a major milestone for the Olympic champion, as he began a new chapter in his personal life alongside the Ramsay family. Peaty has previously acknowledged difficulties within his family life while navigating the pressures of elite sport and public scrutiny, although he has not gone into extensive detail publicly about the nature of the disagreements. Despite the reported tensions, the swimmer has continued to focus on his career and his own young family, with signs that he is now entering a more settled period in his personal life.
Baby News
Adam and Holly recently announced they are expecting their first child together. The couple revealed they are set to welcome a baby girl in December, sharing the news with followers on social media and receiving widespread congratulations from fans and sporting figures. The baby will be Holly’s first child and a significant new chapter for the Ramsay and Peaty families. Adam is already a father to a son, George, from a previous relationship. The announcement also means Gordon Ramsay is set to become a grandfather for the first time.
Relationship with Gordon Ramsay
One of the most high-profile aspects of Peaty’s private life has been his close relationship with celebrity chef Gordon. Gordon has publicly supported the swimmer throughout his relationship with his daughter, while Peaty has also spoken warmly about being welcomed into the Ramsay family. The bond between the two has become a consistent talking point amid Peaty's relationship issues with his own family. Peaty has said: “[He’s] very inspiring. I think for him, it’s obviously a very different way of life in terms of the business he has to do and the businesses he has to run. I take a lot of guidance. I look up to him a lot … in [terms of] sport, he knows the game is the game, that it doesn’t lie. But it will humble you and you’ve got to work hard for those results. I know that whatever I learned through sport, those are the skills I can take into the rest of my life as well.” As for Ramsay, he has spoken glowingly about Peaty, saying: "I want you to know he's an amazing young man with such a great attitude. Honestly, I could not ask for a more down-to-earth, respectable future son-in-law. What he's achieved is incredible and he's not done yet."
