Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has found himself at the centre of a fresh controversy after fans accused him of making a pointed dig at his new son-in-law Adam Peaty's estranged family. The Olympian swimmer has been embroiled in a painful public fallout with his relatives in recent months.
The Background of the Family Feud
The tension within Adam Peaty's family came to a head in the lead-up to his wedding to Holly Ramsay, Gordon's daughter, on December 27, 2025. In a dramatic move, the 31-year-old athlete uninvited his entire family from the ceremony at Bath Abbey. This included his parents, Caroline and Mark, his elderly aunt and uncle, and his brother James, who had been set to be a groomsman.
Reports suggest the decision followed alleged threatening messages from James, with Adam believing his parents were siding with his brother. The situation was further inflamed when Adam's aunt, Louise, sent a scathing text message on the wedding day, which Adam reportedly did not receive as he had blocked most of his family. His sister, Bethany, was the sole family member present, acting as a bridesmaid.
Ramsay's Provocative Comment and Fan Backlash
The latest row erupted after Holly and Adam shared romantic pre-wedding snaps on social media. Gordon Ramsay commented on the post, writing: "Beautiful [red heart emoji] love you both dad @hollyramsaypeaty @adamramsaypeaty."
While seemingly innocent, many followers interpreted the three-word sign-off—"love you both dad"—as a deliberate slight against Adam's own parents. One social media user responded angrily, stating: "You can't help yourself, can you? You have to keep making it upsetting for Adam's parents." Another directly questioned, "What about his mom and dad?"
This is not the first time Gordon has been accused of targeting the Peaty family. During his father-of-the-bride speech at the wedding reception, he told the couple his wife Tana would be a "good mum to them both" and, looking at Adam's parents, remarked to Holly, "Shame you don't have the same." A source close to Adam's mother, Caroline, told the Daily Mail she was "outraged and hurt" by the speech, viewing it as a public suggestion she was a "bad mum."
Divided Reactions and a Family Rift
Reactions to Gordon's online comment have been sharply divided. While critics lambasted him for exacerbating the family's pain, others rushed to his defence. One supporter argued, "It's his daughter's Instagram page. He can comment as he pleases," while another stated the feud was a private matter for Adam and his relatives.
The ongoing public airing of this private dispute continues to cast a shadow, highlighting a deep and painful rift between the Olympic champion and his family. With Gordon Ramsay's latest comment fuelling the fire, the saga shows no sign of a private resolution, playing out instead in the full glare of the public and media spotlight.
