Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty informed his estranged mother, Caroline Peaty, of his wife Holly Ramsay's pregnancy through a "very formal text" message, according to a family source. The message was reportedly sent as Ramsay, daughter of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, shared the news on social media.
A close family source told the Daily Mail that while Caroline Peaty stated she is "happy for them" and that "news of a new baby is always welcome," the birth of their daughter, due in December, is "highly unlikely" to heal the ongoing rift between mother and son. The source described the rift as "beyond healing."
Caroline Peaty was on holiday with her husband Mark when she received the text from her Olympian son. She had previously been excluded from Adam Peaty's high-profile wedding to Holly Ramsay in December. The couple had indicated their intention to start a family, with a £350 Japandi rattan baby chest changer from Tutti Bambini listed as a sought-after gift on their wedding registry.
Adam Peaty, 31, who has legally changed his name to Ramsay-Peaty, is expecting his first child with Holly, 26. He also has a five-year-old son, George, from a previous relationship with artist Eirianedd 'Eiri' Munro. Gordon Ramsay and his wife Tana, who have six children, welcomed the news. Gordon Ramsay commented on his daughter's Instagram post, expressing his excitement about becoming a grandfather. Holly's sister Tilly and family friend Victoria Beckham also shared congratulatory messages.
The family source indicated that Adam Peaty's new life with the Ramsay family has influenced him. The swimmer is preparing to compete in the Commonwealth Games under his new name, with the source suggesting the "Ramsay name opens doors."
In a previous interview with the Daily Mail last autumn, Caroline Peaty spoke emotionally about the feud, attributing it to "dark family matters" and suggesting she felt her son was being pulled away by the Ramsay family. She expressed heartbreak but maintained her love for her son and wished him a happy life. She stated that she had nothing against Adam or Holly personally, but regretted the estrangement from her family.
Gordon Ramsay has previously commented on the family dispute, referring to it as "self-inflicted from their side" and recounting the efforts made to include Caroline Peaty's family in pre-wedding celebrations. He also made a remark during his wedding speech to Holly and Adam, referencing Caroline Peaty's absence, which was reportedly met with outrage and hurt by Adam's mother.