Olympic champion Adam Peaty has publicly addressed the reported family feud that is clouding his upcoming wedding to Holly Ramsay, the daughter of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay.
A Public Statement on Private Matters
On Wednesday, 19 November, the swimmer took to Instagram to share his perspective on the challenging situation. While not going into specific details, Peaty insisted that there are "two sides to every story" and expressed his confidence that he, his fiancée Holly, and his sister Bethany would navigate through these difficult times together.
"I am continuing to learn about myself and how I can be the man I want to be; a worthy partner, father, businessman, friend and athlete; even through these challenging times," he wrote in his emotional post. He went on to thank followers for their support but clarified that the group "cannot go into detail given an ongoing police investigation into serious matters that arose long before recent events."
The Source of the Tension
The rift became public knowledge after reports emerged that Peaty's mother, Caroline, had been banned from the couple's wedding, which is scheduled for 27 December. The tension reportedly began when Ramsay did not invite her future mother-in-law to her hen-do, an event attended by close family and famous friends like Victoria Beckham.
Adam’s aunt, Louise Williams, publicly criticised Ramsay for the snub, calling it "divisive and hurtful" – a sentiment Caroline publicly thanked her for. Over the weekend, Caroline told The Daily Mail that she feels the Ramsay family is "pulling him away from her" and acknowledged that she knows "it’s the end" of her relationship with her son.
A source close to the Peaty family suggested that the conflict may be rooted in the contrast between the swimmer's working-class background and the affluent lifestyle of the Ramsay family.
Looking Ahead
The couple, who met in 2021 on the set of Strictly Come Dancing, began dating in 2023 and announced their engagement in September 2024. As their wedding day approaches, Peaty's statement serves as his primary effort to control the narrative surrounding the private family dispute, appealing for public understanding without seeking sympathy.
