Caroline Peaty, the mother of celebrated Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty, is said to feature in Gordon Ramsay's new Netflix documentary series, despite having explicitly asked to be removed from the programme. This development adds another layer to the ongoing public narrative surrounding the family dynamics between the Peatys and the Ramsays.
Documentary Details and Family Tensions
Being Gordon Ramsay is a six-part documentary that follows the renowned chef as he balances his expanding business ventures with his personal life as a husband and father. A significant portion of the series documents Ramsay's ambitious project to launch five new culinary experiences at 22 Bishopsgate, one of London's tallest skyscrapers, capturing a six-month period of intense activity.
The show also delves into his family life with wife Tana and their six children, including his second-eldest daughter, Holly Ramsay. Holly married world record-holding swimmer Adam Peaty last year, a union that has been accompanied by reported tensions with Adam's family.
Appearance Despite Objections
According to reports from The Sun, Caroline Peaty appears in footage from the couple's engagement party in December 2024, which is included in the documentary. This is despite her having reportedly written to Netflix to request removal, stating that she and her family did not consent to be filmed and did not wish to be part of the production.
A source close to Gordon Ramsay has countered this, confirming to the publication that filming notices were clearly displayed at the London engagement party, implying that attendance constituted consent to be filmed. The source added that as the Peaty family members were not formally interviewed, no additional consent was necessary, and it remains possible they might not feature in the final edited version of the show.
Background of Family Disputes
Caroline's request to be cut from the documentary follows a series of reported familial disputes. She was allegedly barred from attending her son's wedding to Holly Ramsay, which took place at Bath Abbey on December 27, with other family members also reportedly uninvited. The wedding guest list became a topic of significant media speculation in the days surrounding the event.
Notably, Caroline was absent from Holly's hen party at Soho Farmhouse, an event attended by figures such as Victoria Beckham, Tana Ramsay, and Adam's sister, Bethany. At the time, Adam's aunt publicly stated that her sister Caroline had been deeply hurt by the actions of her son and his then-fiancée.
Further drama unfolded before the wedding when Adam's brother was reportedly arrested following the swimmer's stag party. On the wedding day itself, Bethany Peaty served as one of Holly's maids of honour, but other members of Adam's immediate family were not present.
Gordon Ramsay's Response
In the aftermath, Gordon Ramsay spoke to The Daily Mail, addressing the situation. He described the family rift as "self-inflicted from their side", asserting that his family had shown nothing but warmth and hospitality. Reflecting on the engagement party where Caroline was filmed, Ramsay claimed, "We sent a chauffeur-driven car for them to come to the engagement party and treated them like royalty. So to get that barrage of press was very hurtful. Tana took it very seriously."
Metro has reached out to Netflix for an official comment regarding Caroline Peaty's appearance and her removal request, but no statement has been provided at this time.
