Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty has been accused of 'cashing in' on his new surname after marrying Holly Ramsay, daughter of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay. The 31-year-old, who now competes under the name Adam Ramsay-Peaty, is said to have left his own family 'devastated' by the fallout.
Insiders close to the Peaty family claim the name change 'opens doors' for him, and that he has started referring to Gordon and Tana Ramsay as 'mum and dad'. A source told the Daily Mail: 'As much as Adam wants to be a Ramsay, he is not. He is a Peaty. Adam has financial control and is cashing in on the Ramsay name because it opens doors.'
The insider added that Adam, originally from Uttoxeter, is 'embarrassed of his roots and upbringing', leaving his parents Caroline and Mark devastated. They said: 'Adam may be rich but we have something that he hasn’t and that is brains, loyalty, integrity and family.'
Peaty is aiming to become the first British swimmer to win gold at four consecutive Commonwealth Games, having debuted 12 years ago. He said: 'Being selected to represent your country is always an honour... I'm particularly excited to compete in Scotland this summer.'
The family rift deepened after Adam uninvited his relatives from his wedding, except his sister Bethany. Gordon Ramsay and Caroline Peaty reportedly clashed at the engagement party in 2024. Adam's aunt criticised him for calling Gordon 'dad', saying it disrespected his biological father who 'worked his hands raw and bleeding' to support his swimming career.
