Gordon Ramsay Reveals Adam Peaty Now Calls Him 'Dad'
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has disclosed that his son-in-law, Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty, now addresses him as "dad" following a highly publicized family rift. The revelation comes after Peaty's own parents were excluded from his December wedding to Ramsay's daughter, Holly, 26.
A New Family Dynamic Emerges
Speaking exclusively to The Sun, Ramsay, 59, expressed profound emotion about his evolving relationship with the 30-year-old gold medalist. "He calls me dad," Ramsay shared. "He messaged me and said, 'Hey, Dad. What have you got? Hey, Dad. Are you around later?' And it's just like, 'Oh my God.' Incredible."
The Hell's Kitchen star described feeling as though he has gained a son rather than lost a daughter after Holly's nuptials at Bath Abbey. "I sort of got a new son as well, as opposed to saying goodbye to Holly," Ramsay reflected, becoming emotional while recalling walking his eldest daughter down the aisle.
Background of the Family Conflict
The heartwarming development contrasts sharply with the ongoing feud between Peaty and his parents, Caroline and Mark Peaty. The conflict escalated in November when Peaty uninvited his parents from his wedding, though his sister Bethany served as a bridesmaid.
Caroline Peaty has publicly expressed devastation over the situation, even labeling Ramsay a "bully" in media comments. However, Ramsay vehemently denies these allegations, stating, "I'm certainly not a bully." He detailed efforts to welcome the Peaty family, including sending a chauffeur-driven car to Nottingham for their engagement party.
Wedding Details and Aftermath
The December wedding proceeded successfully despite family tensions, with notable guests including David and Victoria Beckham. The fashion designer even provided gowns for the bridesmaids. Following the ceremony, Adam and Holly honeymooned in Singapore, where Peaty posted a Valentine's Day tribute to his new wife.
Meanwhile, the rift with Peaty's family appears to have deepened. His father was reportedly invited but chose not to attend after being told to "sit at the back," while his mother initially vowed to "watch from the street" before being persuaded otherwise. Peaty's aunt sent a stern text message hours before the wedding, though it's believed he never received it as he had blocked family members.
Broader Family Tensions
The family conflict gained additional complexity when Peaty's brother, James, was arrested for allegedly threatening the Olympian. Police met Adam at Manchester Airport after a trip to Budapest, escorting him safely before confirming an individual had been detained and released on bail.
Mark Peaty later acknowledged that matters had "got out of hand," noting the brothers had "always been close" and typically able to "fall out and make up like any normal family." Adam's only public statement came via Instagram, where he suggested "serious matters arose long before recent events" that he couldn't publicly address.
As Adam Peaty settles into married life with Holly Ramsay, his relationship with Gordon Ramsay continues to strengthen, offering a silver lining amidst the ongoing family discord that has captured public attention.
