The wedding of Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty to television personality Holly Ramsay was overshadowed by intense family drama, culminating in a devastating text message sent to the groom just moments before he walked down the aisle.
A Heartbreaking Message Before the Ceremony
Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay tied the knot at the historic Bath Abbey on December 27th, 2025, in front of a star-studded guest list. However, the absence of Peaty's mother, Caroline, and other immediate family members cast a long shadow over the lavish celebration.
The rift reached its peak hours before the ceremony. As Peaty prepared to enter the abbey, clutching the hand of his five-year-old son, George, he received a searing text message from his aunt, Louise, who was also not invited.
The message, reported by MailOnline, read: "I hope you never suffer the depth of pain you have put your mother through and despite it all she loves you still. Shame on you both. Shame." It concluded with a poignant and painful reminder: "Remember on this, your happiest day, and on each anniversary of your happiest day, that you hurt your mum so deeply her soul screams."
Mother's Anguish and Sister's Support
In the days leading up to the wedding, Peaty's mother, Caroline, publicly expressed her profound heartbreak. She revealed the family fallout felt like "they have cut my heart out" and stated, "I don’t think they understand how much they have hurt me."
She highlighted the timing of the estrangement, noting it led to the first Christmas without her full family together. "My family is broken," she said. "Yes, I have my other grandchildren. Yes, I have my other children, but my family is split because of the goings on…because of the wedding."
The only member of Adam's close family who appeared to be in support on the day was his sister, Bethany. In stark contrast, the bride's father, celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, was beaming with pride. He shared a heartfelt social media tribute, writing: "I'm truly so lucky being able to walk this beautiful bride down the aisle and gaining an incredible son in law @adam_peaty!"
Chaos and Confrontation Outside the Abbey
The drama was not confined to family messages. The ceremony itself faced disruptions upon the arrival of the bride and her father. A group of photographers allegedly tried to intercept them, leading to confrontations with security personnel outside the abbey.
As bodyguards formed a protective cordon, a skirmish erupted in a confined passageway beside the venue. A source described the scene to Hello! Magazine, stating the situation "descended into chaos." Despite the tumultuous build-up and emotional family rift, the couple successfully exchanged vows, marking the beginning of their married life amidst a whirlwind of public and private controversy.
