gordon ramsay appears to take swipe at Peaty family as Tana reveals chat with Adam’s mum

Footage from the chef's recently released documentary series captures a moment at his daughter Holly’s engagement party that many viewers have read as a pointed message to the swimmer's estranged family. At the same time, the chef’s wife has described an earlier warm exchange with the swimmer’s mother, underscoring how personal the feud has become.

Engagement footage shows what some see as a deliberate message

Clips from the new six-part documentary, released on Feb. 18 (ET), include a scene from the 2024 engagement party for Holly, 26, and her husband, Adam, 31. In a speech captured at the event, the chef emphasised the importance of "creating family" and praised the family Holly comes from, adding that it was "now her time to create her own family. " The remarks were made while members of the room looked on, and the swimmer’s mother was shown listening and embracing Holly in another scene.

Viewers and commentators have interpreted the comments as a deliberate reassertion of the couple's decision to prioritise their immediate family unit amid ongoing tensions. The swimmer has been publicly estranged from parts of his own family in recent months, and that rupture carried into last year’s wedding arrangements, where some relatives were not in attendance. The documentary footage now gives the public a closer look at how those dynamics played out in private celebrations.

Tana Ramsay recalls a warm first meeting with Adam’s mother

The chef’s wife has also shared memories that paint an initially cordial picture. She says that when she first met the swimmer’s mother she praised her son, telling her she believed he was "perfect" for their daughter. She described Holly as "incredibly emotional" and "vulnerable in areas, " qualities she felt Adam balanced well. The wife added that both young people had been through a lot and that she was happy to express to the mother how well the couple suited one another.

Those recollections contrast with later events in which the two families fell out, highlighting how quickly private affections can become strained in the glare of celebrity and media attention. The wife’s comments have been framed by some as a reminder that early goodwill existed between the households, even as the relationship between the swimmer and his wider family deteriorated.

Rift fallout and what the footage reveals about family life

Since the public split, there have been accusations and counter-accusations from both sides. The couple have sought to protect their immediate family, and elements of that decision are visible in the documentary’s candid moments. The footage presents an intimate portrait of family life, from celebrations and affectionate embraces to the awkwardness that can sit under celebratory speeches when relationships are strained.

For the chef and his wife, the episode underscores a familiar theme: the tension between loyalty to one’s blood relatives and the family you build with your partner. In practice, that has meant carefully curated guest lists, difficult conversations and, ultimately, distancing from relatives who were not invited to key events. The documentary offers viewers unfiltered access to some of those decisions, making private disputes available for public interpretation.

Whatever the cause of the rift, the footage and the couple’s public comments make clear that both sides feel deeply about the situation. For now, the family appears to be prioritising the household they are creating around the newlywed couple while leaving broader reconciliation off the immediate agenda.