Gordon Ramsay’s explosive speech at daughter Holly’s wedding to Adam Peaty as swimmer blocks texts from estranged family
GORDON Ramsay gave a fiery speech at daughter Holly’s wedding to Olympian Adam Peaty — saying his wife Tana “will be a good mum to them both”.
The celebrity chef waded into the swimmer’s family feud as it emerged 31-year-old Adam has blocked their texts.
Ramsay, 59, gushed at how beautiful Holly looked and told Adam he was a “lucky man”, adding: “Look at Tana and that’s what you have to look forward to.”
And in a sly dig at Adam’s absent parents he told Holly, 25: “Shame you don’t have the same.”
Adam’s feud with mum Caroline, 60, exploded last month after she was not invited to Holly’s hen do.
Last night a Peaty family source hit back at Gordon’s speech saying: “It just goes to show that this was the Ramsays’ plan all along.”
And it emerged Adam’s aunt Louise texted him moments before he walked into Bath Abbey on Saturday — but he never read it because he has blocked family messages.
The triple Olympic gold medallist, 31 yesterday, acknowledged the pain caused by the bust-up in his speech at the reception at Kin House in Kington Langley, Wilts.
He told how his swim coach Mel Marshall has been “everything”, “grounding and inspiring” him.
After an emotional pause he said she was, “like a mum”.
Adam also hailed the 200 guests’ support in a “difficult time”. Sister Beth, 32, was his only family at the service, maid of honour with Holly’s sisters Megan, 27, and Tilly, 24.
Adam’s mum, dad Mark, 65, and brothers James and Richard stayed at home in Staffordshire.
The family source said: “This was the Ramsays’ plan all along. They wanted Adam’s family gone and they have succeeded.
“You’d think that as parents, Gordon and Tana would have a bit more compassion towards Caroline, Mark and the family.
“Caroline did everything and more to help Adam. She and Mark sacrificed a lot to get him where he is. Adam ought to be ashamed of himself for going ahead with the wedding without them after everything they did to support him.
“Beth has betrayed her mum to see what she can get out of being the only family member who gets on with Adam and Holly.
“This isn’t the Bethany we all know, she’s changed her appearance and personality to fit in with the Ramsays’ celebrity lifestyle.”
The source also revealed Adam had disinvited his great-aunt Janet and her husband Eddie days before the wedding — despite them booking accommodation and purchasing outfits. The source added: “It’s completely unacceptable.”
In her message, shortly before Adam entered the abbey with son George, five, his aunt Louise wrote: “I hope you never suffer the depth of pain you have put your mother through and despite it all she loves you still. Shame on you both.
“Remember on this, your happiest day, and on each anniversary of your happiest day, that you hurt your mum so deeply her soul screams.”
A family source confirmed Adam did not receive or read the message.
This was the Ramsays’ plan all along. They wanted Adam’s family gone and they have succeeded
Family source
Holly wore two outfits at the reception — including Tana’s gown when she wed Gordon in 1996.
A DJ announced the tribute, sparking applause from guests including Ramsay pals David and Victoria Beckham.
A source said: “David and Victoria were on the dance floor most of the evening. And they were almost the last to leave it. They happily mingled with everyone else.”
Adam’s best man was Ed Baxter, a former swimmer and business partner. Adam’s coach Mel sparked laughter by referring to her student as Golden Balls, while pointing out “the other” Golden Balls, Becks.
Mel told of her pride and joy at seeing Adam win the 100metres breaststroke gold at the 2016 Olympics in Rio, and Covid-hit Tokyo Games postponed to 2021.
All guests wore a wristband embossed with Adam and Holly’s initials to prevent wedding crashers.
A pal said last night: “Nothing interrupted what was a peaceful, joyous day with those closest to Holly and Adam.
“The ceremony was magical and the reception very emotional, there were a lot of tears.
“Gordon made an amazing speech that had everyone laughing and crying. None of the outside noise overshadowed what was an occasion filled with heartfelt joy and happiness for two people who are very much in love.”
Gordon walked his daughter down the aisle and Tana gave a reading during the hour-long service.
Look at Tana and that’s what you have to look forward to
Gordon Ramsay
Holly arrived nearly 30 minutes late, wearing a bridal cape over her Christmas-themed dress.
A crowd of onlookers cheered the couple as they emerged. They were later whisked to the reception in a black Rolls-Royce. The maids of honour wore red dresses designed by Victoria, while Tana wore a similar style dress in green.
Other celebrities in attendance included Dragons’ Den star Sara Davies and TV presenter Dan Walker, who said on social media: “We had a lovely time celebrating with Adam and Holly.
“Great wedding, top people, wonderful service, unforgettable reception, brilliant speeches and we got to sing some bangers in the church too.”
A select few were invited to a breakfast gathering yesterday.
£50,000 FLOWERS JOKES IN SPEECH
Exclusive by Stephen Moyes
MEGABUCKS chef Gordon jokingly complained about the wedding’s £50,000 flowers in his speech.
And he poked gentle fun at Holly — calling her easily the most expensive of his six children.
Gordon revealed how young Holly worked out how to attach his credit card to her Apple Pay.
And he joked his other children will have to marry in a register office.
He said: “Only Holly could pick the most beautiful church and choose to cover its stunning windows in white roses.”
Holly will show off her wedding dress in Vogue magazine, published on New Year’s Day.
A source added: “Holly has always wanted to do Vogue so this is a coup.”
Her and Adam’s gift list included a £1,450 Big Green Egg outdoor cooker.
Other options were a £995 mahogany table, £800 chair and footstool, and £450 log storage bin.