Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay was seen wiping away tears in a poignant moment before giving his daughter away at her high-profile wedding to Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty. The emotional scene was captured in a video shared by the family, offering a glimpse into the private moments before the lavish ceremony at Bath Abbey.
A Father's Emotional Moment
On December 27, the 59-year-old restaurateur proudly escorted his 26-year-old daughter, Holly, down the aisle as she married 31-year-old Adam Peaty. In a clip posted to Instagram on the Friday following the wedding, Gordon is seen breaking down upon seeing Holly in her wedding gown for the first time. The pair shared a heartfelt hug, with the famously tough chef needing a handkerchief to dry his eyes.
Holly captioned the tender post, "A moment we have talked about since I was a little girl, I’ll always be your bug. I love you dad." Later, Gordon himself reflected on the "incredible conversations" they shared in the car on the way to the church, calling it one of the most exciting journeys of a father's life.
Lavish Celebrations and a Notable Absence
The wedding at the historic Bath Abbey was a star-studded affair, with guests including the newly knighted Sir David Beckham and his wife, Victoria. Despite the pomp and splendour, the day was overshadowed by a reported family dispute. It is understood that Adam Peaty's own mother was barred from attending the service, casting a shadow over the celebrations.
This tension reportedly spilled over into the wedding reception. During his father-of-the-bride speech, Gordon Ramsay is said to have made a pointed comment. After praising his daughter's beauty and telling Adam he was a lucky man, he reportedly turned to Holly and said, "Shame you don't have the same," in a dig at the swimmer's absent family.
Fallout from the Father-of-the-Bride Speech
The Sun and Daily Mail reported that the remark left Adam's estranged mother feeling "outraged and hurt." A family source suggested she believed the swipe was pre-planned and described it as "cruel" and "very hurtful." Gordon, however, has brushed off the backlash.
Appearing on This Morning last week, the chef stood by his speech, insisting it was "perfect and warm." He described the duty as a "tough gig," requiring the right balance of emotion. His daughter Tilly confirmed she had heard the speech beforehand on Christmas Eve and attested that it made everyone cry, needing no tweaks.
Despite the controversy, the Ramsay family have continued to share joyful snaps from the wedding day on social media, focusing on the love and union at the heart of the occasion.
