Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty’s family tensions have hit the headlines again, as a feud with his fiancée Holly Ramsay continues to simmer.
The latest drama revolves around Holly’s pre-wedding celebrations and has left Adam’s mother, Caroline Peaty, feeling deeply hurt and excluded.
Caroline Peaty Barred From Christmas Wedding
Caroline, 59, has reportedly been banned from attending Adam and Holly’s Christmas wedding following a dispute over the hen party.
Sources say the Olympian’s mother was left out of the festivities at Soho Farmhouse—a celebrity-frequented venue—while other mothers and family members, including Victoria Beckham and Holly’s mother Tana, were invited.
This exclusion has reportedly left Caroline “broken,” prompting her sister and aunt to speak out publicly on social media about the family’s growing rift.
Social Media Sparks Family Fallout
Caroline took to Instagram to share a cryptic post: “When you love someone, you protect them from the pain, you don’t become the cause of it,” adding, “The ones I love are the people who hurt me the most.”
Her sister Louise Williams (@Loobylou) and their aunt Jan quickly joined the conversation online, defending Caroline and criticizing the couple.
Louise wrote that Holly and Adam had “broken” her sister and claimed that Adam was embarrassed by his brothers, highlighting longstanding family tensions.
The Hen Party Snub
The source of Caroline’s pain stems from being left out of Holly’s hen celebrations, while other family members and friends attended.
During this time, Caroline was reportedly caring for her five-year-old grandson George, Adam’s son with ex-partner Eirianedd Munro, at home in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire.
Louise went on to explain the backstory: Caroline was allegedly expected to apologize for a cancelled trip to Bath—a trip disrupted by train delays and security incidents.
She refused, standing by Adam’s brothers, both of whom face ADHD and mental health challenges.
This decision reportedly angered Adam, who criticized the missed trip despite being a multi-millionaire, leaving the family reeling.
Family Voices: Love and Protection
Louise has consistently defended her sister, emphasizing Caroline’s unwavering support for all her children.
“At the end of the day, she supports ALL of her children regardless, and Adam doesn’t like that,” she said, questioning how the couple can claim to champion mental health while sidelining his mother.
Caroline’s kindness and dedication have long been praised by her family.
Louise described her as someone who “sees a need and fills it” and expressed shock that her daughter-in-law-to-be would exclude her from the celebration.
A Public Back-and-Forth
The social media posts quickly drew reactions from friends, family, and followers.
One critic suggested Caroline should simply apologize and let Adam “grow up,” but Caroline firmly responded, defending her role as a supportive mother and grandparent.
She clarified that she had been thrilled about Adam finding his “soul mate” and wished nothing but happiness for the couple.
Wedding Plans and Lingering Hurt
Despite being invited to the wedding itself, Caroline reportedly felt sidelined and upset.
Bethany Peaty, Adam’s sister, expressed solidarity with their mother, while the online debate over the snub and family dynamics continued.
Louise, meanwhile, directly addressed Holly, lamenting that her actions had caused long-lasting pain to Caroline, a woman who had opened her home and heart to her future daughter-in-law.
Adam’s Response and Family Strains
The situation has reportedly caused significant strain between Adam and his mother.
Sources suggest that Adam contacted Caroline to bar her from the wedding and insisted she would not see George or future grandchildren if the feud persisted.
The tension marks a stark shift in a family that once appeared close-knit, highlighting the complexities behind closed doors.
Caroline Speaks Out
Amid the heartbreak, Caroline shared another Instagram post, writing: “Crying is a way your eyes speak when your mouth can’t explain how broken your heart is.”
Messages of support poured in from friends and family, urging her not to let the conflict consume her.
A Family in Turmoil
What was once a happy, united family now faces a public and painful fracture, leaving fans and onlookers shocked.
As the wedding approaches, all eyes remain on Adam Peaty, Holly Ramsay, and their families, wondering whether reconciliation is possible before Christmas.