gordon ramsay appears to take swipe at the Peatys as Tana reveals secret chat with Adam's mum
Newly released scenes from Gordon Ramsay’s six-part series have put a private family rift back in the spotlight. Footage from an engagement party shows the chef making a speech that some viewers have read as a pointed response to the widening split between his family and his son-in-law’s relatives. At the same time, Ramsay’s wife, Tana, has shared memories of a cordial first meeting with Adam Peaty’s mother, recalling praise for her son that now reads differently in light of the feud.
A pointed speech at a family engagement
In footage included in the new series, filmed at an engagement party in 2024, Ramsay delivers a speech that emphasises the value of the family you build together. He is shown saying, "The most important family is the one you create and she [Holly] comes from an incredible family so its now her time to create her own family. It is quite a moment. " The line landed as a standout in the episode because it plays against the backdrop of a very public falling-out between the swimmer and several members of his own family.
The marriage at the centre of the dispute has been marked by estrangement between the swimmer and certain relatives. Some family members were not invited to the ceremony, and tensions have been visible in the wider circle around the couple. The newly available scenes and the emphasis on "creating family" have prompted renewed attention from viewers and commentators alike, who see the remarks as a deliberate reinforcement of the Ramsays’ support for their daughter and her partner.
Tana Ramsay’s recollection of meeting Adam’s mother
Alongside the footage of the engagement event, Tana Ramsay has spoken about a private exchange she had with the swimmer’s mother when they first met. Tana recalls telling her, "My God, you’ve got the most amazing son. I couldn’t think of anyone that is more perfect for Holly, who’s incredibly emotional, incredibly vulnerable in areas. " She described Holly as "funny, brilliant and witty" while noting that the daughter also "needs keeping in line, " adding that Adam had the qualities to do that and that both had "been through a lot. "
Those warm comments, given before the relationship turned sour, underline how quickly family dynamics can shift. They also highlight the personal nature of the dispute: close family accolades and private praise have come to feel fraught as each side navigates the fallout.
What the series shows and the wider aftermath
The six-part series arriving this week premiered on Feb. 18, 2026 (ET) and includes material shot at family events that now appear to document the first visible cracks in the wider relationship. Some relatives later raised objections about being filmed at private gatherings and expressed concerns about consent for inclusion in the project. Those objections have been described by members of the swimmer’s family as a significant factor in the escalating row.
Public reaction has ranged from sympathy for a family trying to chart its way through a painful public split to criticism of the handling of private relationships under the scrutiny of a televised project. For the Ramsays, the newly aired footage serves to underline their view that the priority is the family unit they are nurturing around their daughter. For others connected to the swimmer, the release has deepened existing grievances, keeping a private conflict very much in the public eye.
The episode’s moments of tenderness and tension make clear that even well-intentioned gestures — a laudatory toast or a private compliment — can be recast when family bonds fray. As the parties involved continue to manage the fallout, the series will likely keep bringing previously unseen interactions into the conversation, offering viewers a front-row seat to how personal disagreements play out under a camera’s gaze.
