Olympic swimming champion Adam Peaty has made a significant personal statement just days after his lavish wedding to Holly Ramsay, the daughter of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay. The athlete has changed his name on his official social media profiles to Adam Ramsay Peaty, a move widely interpreted as a clear signal regarding his family loyalties.
A Lavish Wedding and Notable Absences
The couple tied the knot in a star-studded ceremony at Bath Abbey on Saturday, December 27, 2025. The event was attended by high-profile guests including David and Victoria Beckham. However, reports indicated a notable absence: Adam Peaty's mother, Caroline, did not appear to attend. His sister, Bethany, was present and has been publicly supportive of her brother.
In comments reported by the Mirror in the days leading up to the wedding, Caroline Peaty expressed profound distress over the situation, saying the fallout had felt like "they have cut [her heart] out."
The Name Change: A Symbolic Gesture
Peaty's decision to incorporate his wife's famous surname into his own social media identity is seen as a powerful, if surprising, declaration. The triple Olympic gold medallist is following a trend set by other public figures; Brooklyn Beckham similarly added his wife Nicola Peltz's surname to his own after their marriage.
This public gesture comes amidst an ongoing and very public estrangement between Peaty and other members of his family. It solidifies the new chapter in his life with Holly Ramsay while seemingly drawing a line under previous familial tensions.
Ongoing Family Dispute and Police Investigation
The name change is the latest development in a family conflict that Peaty addressed publicly just one month prior to the wedding. In a lengthy Instagram statement, the swimmer revealed that he, Holly, and his sister Bethany were constrained from telling the full story due to an "ongoing police investigation into serious matters."
He expressed his deep hurt over the situation, stating: "It has been deeply hurtful and upseting to read, especially given the false basis upon which we have been targeted. What makes it worse is that it has been encouraged by members of my family."
In his message, Peaty also reflected on his personal growth, saying he strives to be "a worthy partner, father, businessman, friend and athlete." He thanked supporters for their kindness, while he, Holly, and Bethany vowed to navigate the challenging period together.
The athlete's decisive action to change his name so soon after the wedding leaves little doubt about where his immediate family priorities now lie, as he moves forward with his new wife amidst complex personal circumstances.
