Olympic champion Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay, daughter of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, have exchanged vows in a festive ceremony at Bath Abbey. The wedding, held on December 27, 2025, marks the culmination of a whirlwind romance but has been heavily overshadowed by a very public and painful rift within the swimmer's own family.
A Star-Studded Ceremony Amidst Tension
The couple said 'I do' at the historic Bath Abbey, surrounded by close friends and a host of famous faces. The Ramsay family were out in force, including Holly's parents Gordon and Tana, and her siblings Matilda, Megan, Jack, Oscar, and Jesse. Close family friends, the Beckhams, were also reported to be in attendance. The celebrations were set to continue with festive drinks at the exclusive Kin House country estate.
Peaty, 30, and Ramsay, 25, first met in 2021 when he was competing on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing, a series which also featured Holly's younger sister Matilda. Their romance blossomed in 2023, following Adam's split from his former partner Eirianedd Munro, with whom he shares his son, George. Peaty has been vocal about Holly's positive influence, telling The Sunday Times she has been "pivotal" to finding peace in his life. He also credited her father, Gordon Ramsay, with helping him escape a difficult period battling alcoholism after his previous relationship ended.
The Roots of the Family Feud
However, the path to the altar has been anything but smooth. A significant feud erupted within Peaty's family, reportedly triggered when Holly hosted her hen do at Soho Farmhouse earlier this year. The event was attended by Victoria Beckham, Tana Ramsay, and Adam's sister, but notably not by his mother, Caroline.
Family members subsequently spoke out, with Peaty's aunt Louise claiming Caroline was "not ok" and had been "broken" by her son and his fiancée. They accused Adam of being "ashamed" of his roots and changed by "money, fame and fortune." One relative told The Sun, "We were sent a save the date and it's all these country houses. I'm on Universal Credit — I can't afford that."
The tension reportedly escalated to the point where Caroline was said to be 'banned' from the wedding following social media activity. Matters took a more serious turn when Adam's brother, James, was arrested on suspicion of harassment upon Adam's return from his stag do in Budapest. Police confirmed a 34-year-old man was released on conditional bail.
Public Statements and Private Pain
Adam Peaty issued a statement addressing the situation, lamenting the "excessive and intrusive" coverage encouraged "by members of my family." He cited an active police inquiry into "serious matters" predating recent events as a reason for not providing full details but affirmed his commitment to self-improvement.
His mother, Caroline, appeared to reference the turmoil on Instagram, posting: "Crying is a way your eyes speak when your mouth can't explain how broken your heart is." In a birthday message, she reflected on meeting "the most broken version of myself" in the past year.
On the Ramsay side, an insider suggested Gordon was determined not to let anything "ruin his beloved daughter's wedding." It was also revealed that the couple's engagement party in December 2024 was filmed for Gordon Ramsay's Netflix docuseries, with guests signing NDAs. A source claimed the event was where relations with Adam's family began to deteriorate, after his mother confronted Gordon about absent relatives.
As the newlyweds begin their married life, the fallout from this very public family dispute shows little sign of abating, with the Netflix series due for release in February 2026 likely to bring further scrutiny.
