The dramatic deterioration of Olympic champion Adam Peaty's relationship with his family was reportedly captured on film during his engagement celebration to Holly Ramsay, with footage set to feature in an upcoming Netflix documentary.
The Engagement Party Incident
According to reports, last December's engagement party was being filmed for a documentary series about Holly's father, celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay. The Sun newspaper revealed that cameras apparently recorded the moment when relations between Peaty's family and the Ramsays began to unravel.
A source close to the situation disclosed that Adam's mother, Caroline, confronted Gordon Ramsay during the event. "Adam's family were at the engagement party, when relations were much better," the insider explained. "Things went downhill from there. His mum was unhappy some of the family weren't there and confronted Gordon at the event."
The filming arrangements were notably strict, with guests required to sign non-disclosure agreements and surrender their phones during the party to maintain confidentiality around the documentary content.
Escalating Family Tensions
The filmed confrontation appears to have been just the beginning of a series of family difficulties for the swimming champion. The situation intensified when it emerged that Peaty's mother was no longer invited to his upcoming wedding to the 25-year-old daughter of the Hell's Kitchen star.
Matters worsened considerably when Peaty's brother, James, was reportedly arrested upon the Olympian's return from his Budapest stag celebration. This development added to the growing public scrutiny surrounding the family dynamics.
Peaty's parents subsequently made public appeals for peace through media interviews, prompting the swimmer to break his silence last week about what he described as "challenging times" for all involved.
Peaty's Public Response
On November 20, the three-time Olympic gold medallist addressed the situation directly with his Instagram followers. In his post, Peaty criticised family members for encouraging rumours about the rift between him and his immediate relatives.
The 30-year-old athlete explained that he, his partner Bethany, and Holly could not provide specific details due to an ongoing police investigation into serious matters that predated recent events.
"For those who know me personally, you know that I work so hard on trying to improve myself as a person who wants to contribute to making the world a better place," Peaty wrote. "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 expressed gratitude to supporters who had shown understanding, while emphasising that there are always two sides to every story. The swimmer confirmed that he, Bethany and Holly would navigate the difficulties together without seeking sympathy.
The documentary containing the engagement party footage is scheduled for release on Netflix in February, potentially revealing further details about the family dynamics that have unfolded publicly.
Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay are set to marry at Bath Abbey on December 27, though the guest list appears to have undergone significant changes since the engagement celebration that now forms part of this unfolding documentary narrative.
