Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay and his wife Tana have publicly addressed the ongoing family tensions surrounding their daughter Holly's marriage to Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty, breaking weeks of silence on the matter. The couple spoke exclusively to the Daily Mail, insisting they "did nothing wrong" amid speculation about a rift with Peaty's relatives.
Wedding Day Absences Spark Family Fallout
The lavish ceremony at Bath Abbey on 27 December drew numerous famous guests and media attention, but it also highlighted significant fractures within the groom's family. Several of Peaty's relatives were notably absent from the occasion, with reports suggesting his parents had been invited but declined after being offered seats near the back of the historic church.
Ramsay, 59, described the subsequent fallout as deeply upsetting, telling the publication: "It's all self-inflicted from their side, because we've done nothing — none of what you've read: no rudeness, no ignorance — we welcomed them."
Attempts at Reconciliation
The celebrity chef expressed hope that the families could move forward from the disagreement, revealing: "I would like to go up to Nottingham with Tana and see them and draw a line in the sand." He emphasised that the seating arrangements and attendance decisions had been made according to the couple's wishes, stating: "It was Adam and Holly's wishes for them not to attend and so we had to respect that."
Tana Ramsay echoed her husband's sentiments, reflecting on her own experiences with family disputes. "We've had fallouts within my family, there are no winners," she shared. "I'm so grateful we got through mine and have happy relationships again. You don't have to be best friends, but be civil."
Background to the Tensions
The family tensions reportedly began surfacing last autumn when Peaty's mother Caroline did not attend Holly's hen party at Soho Farmhouse. The situation escalated in the weeks leading up to the wedding when Peaty's brother James was arrested on suspicion of sending threatening messages to the swimmer during his stag weekend in Budapest, though he was later released without charge.
Following the ceremony, Peaty's relatives expressed their frustration publicly, with his aunt criticising the decision to exclude the parents from the milestone occasion. Caroline Peaty later described the family split as devastating, telling media outlets: "It's the first Christmas I've not had my family together — my family is broken."
Denial of Alleged Speech Remarks
Adding to the controversy, tabloid reports claimed Caroline had been offended by remarks Gordon allegedly made during his father-of-the-bride speech. The chef firmly denied these allegations in his interview, stressing that the evening had been light-hearted and joyful throughout.
Sources close to the couple have since described the wedding day itself as "magical and emotional," with celebrity guests including TV presenter Dan Walker praising the reception as "unforgettable" and filled with laughter and love.
Moving Forward Together
Despite the weeks of speculation overshadowing what should have been a celebratory period, both Gordon and Tana Ramsay remain hopeful that the wider family will eventually reconcile. The celebrity chef emphasised that certain matters needed resolution between Peaty and his parents, stating: "There's stuff they need to sort out as parents. That's nothing to do with Tana and me."
He added: "But we are very mindful we want to move on and allow Holly and Adam to continue starting their lives together." Tana concluded with heartfelt advice applicable to many family situations: "You can't be happy when there's a fallout going on. It's really negative, and no one wants that."
