The public praise from Dragon's Den investor Sara Davies for Adam Peaty's wedding to Holly Ramsay has delivered a fresh emotional blow to the Olympic swimmer's estranged family, who were notably absent from the celebrations.
A Public Endorsement Amid Private Strife
Appearing on ITV's This Morning on 13 January 2026 to promote her new quiz show Time Is Money, Davies, 41, took the opportunity to lavish compliments on the 27 December nuptials. She described the Bath event as "the wedding of the century," specifically highlighting the "insane" food, which included Gordon Ramsay's famous beef wellington.
Davies, who formed a close bond with Peaty, 31, during Strictly Come Dancing in 2021 and later invested in his AP Race swimming business, was a guest at the exclusive ceremony. Her glowing review, however, stands in stark contrast to the reported devastation felt by Peaty's wider family, most of whom were not invited.
The Snub and the Speech Controversy
The wedding, held at Bath Abbey with a reception at the Kin House, was shrouded in controversy due to the guest list. Only Peaty's sister, Bethany, attended from his immediate family. His mother, Caroline, was uninvited amid a bitter fallout and is said to be heartbroken over the estrangement.
The tension was further amplified by the father-of-the-bride speech from celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay. According to reports, Ramsay made a pointed comment while praising his daughter, Holly, 26, saying, "Shame you don't have the same," in a perceived dig at Adam's parents. Caroline Peaty later called the remark "pre-planned" and "cruel."
Gordon Ramsay defended his speech during a subsequent This Morning appearance, stating it was "perfect and warm" and that being a father-of-the-bride made him a "hot mess."
A Star-Studded Guest List Highlights the Divide
The wedding was a major celebrity affair, underscoring the couple's new social circle. High-profile guests included:
- David and Victoria Beckham
- Chefs Marcus Wareing and Angela Hartnett
- TV presenter Dan Walker
For Sara Davies, the event was a chance to celebrate her friend's happiness and "bust out moves" on the dance floor. Yet, her very public admiration serves as a painful reminder to those left out of the family rift, turning what was a dream day for the couple into a continuing source of very public anguish for others.
