gordon ramsay's wife recalls telling Adam Peaty's mum 'he's perfect' before family feud erupted
Gordon Ramsay's wife, Tana, has revealed a warm first impression she shared with Adam Peaty's mother — telling her that Adam was the perfect match for their daughter Holly — remarks that now sit amid a wider family rift that unfolded after the couple married in December. The revelation comes as a new family documentary featuring the Ramsays and the Peaty circle premiered on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 (ET).
Tana praises Adam as the 'perfect' partner before tensions
Tana Ramsay has described an early meeting with Adam Peaty's mother in affectionate terms, saying she told her, "My God, you’ve got the most amazing son. I couldn’t think of anyone that is more perfect for Holly" — a comment she says reflected how well Adam seemed to complement their daughter’s emotional side. Tana stressed that Holly is "funny, brilliant and witty" but also "needs keeping in line, " and that Adam had appeared to be the person to do that, adding that both young people had "been through a lot. "
Those remarks, offered in a recent interview, take on new weight as the families navigate a public dispute that began in the months after the couple’s engagement. The wedding, held on December 27, drew only some members of Adam’s family; a number of relatives were reportedly not invited, a development that has since prompted strong reactions on both sides.
Family rift, denials and public responses
The relationship between Peaty and portions of his extended family has fractured, with estranged relatives criticizing the way the situation was handled and some members characterizing the chef as domineering. Gordon Ramsay has rejected characterisations of bullying, calling the suggestion deeply upsetting and insisting the family treated Adam’s relatives with respect.
In turn, Adam’s mother has used social media to post reflective messages about parenthood and the value of unconditional love, highlighting themes such as "children being loved without expectation. " She has also sought to distance herself from parts of the documentary footage that were filmed prior to the reported breakdown in relations, asking to be removed from the final edit. Producers elected to include footage from earlier family events, which captures the parties together before the rift emerged.
Not every member of Adam’s family stayed away from the wedding; one sister joined the bridal party and stood beside Holly at the ceremony, underscoring the complicated and mixed loyalties at play. Those who did not attend have offered various explanations for their absence, and the dispute has prompted intense scrutiny of private family choices now playing out in public.
Documentary release brings the conflict into the spotlight
The arrival of a new multi-part documentary chronicling Gordon Ramsay’s family life and business ventures has intensified attention on the dispute. The series includes footage from engagement celebrations and family gatherings filmed months before the fall-out and premiered on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 (ET). That timing meant viewers watched moments of conviviality that contrast sharply with the tensions that later emerged.
Producers and participants alike now face the delicate task of presenting those earlier scenes in context while respecting requests from relatives who feel misrepresented or who asked to be edited out. For the Ramsay family, the series is positioned as a candid look at juggling high-profile careers and a large household. For Adam Peaty and his relatives, it has become another arena where private grievances are aired.
Even as disagreements continue, Tana’s early compliment about Adam — that he was "perfect for our daughter" — remains a reminder of the goodwill that once surrounded the match. Whether that sentiment endures through the current tensions will depend on private conversations still to come and on how each family chooses to respond publicly in the weeks ahead.
