Adam Peaty's mum Caroline found out about his and Holly Ramsay's baby news in a formal text message just before Holly posted on social media.
What happened?
The Olympic swimmer is estranged from his parents and uninvited them to his wedding in December.
Why it matters for Adam Peaty
Caroline was away when news broke of Adam and Holly's happy news and reportedly received a 'brief and to the point' text about the news just as Holly posted the couple's news on social media.
Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay are expecting their first child together, a half-sibling for Adam's five-year-old son George, who he shares with former partner Eirianedd 'Eiri' Munro.
What comes next?
A source told the Mail of how the estranged family found out about the news: "Caroline was on holiday. She received a very formal text. We don't want to divulge the content but it was brief and to the point."
Holly and Adam announced the exciting news a few days ago, with Holly taking to Instagram to show her growing bump and announce: "Baby Ramsay-Peaty coming December 2026. We can’t wait to meet our baby girl"
One of the first to congratulate them was her famous father, chef Gordon Ramsay, who shared his happiness by commenting on the post: "Congratulations to you both sending lots of love Dad.."
Gordon Ramsay added: 'I'm going to be a very overexcited Grandad especially this Christmas."
Close family friend Victoria Beckham also added her well wishes posting: "Congratulations!!!!!!"
Romeo Beckham commented on the post with several heart emojis, as did Strictly Come Dancing's Neil Jones.
Caroline said: "I am happy for them. News of a new baby is always welcome." However, the source says the rift between Adam and his family is "beyond healing".
Last year, ahead of Adam's wedding to Holly, Caroline said her son was "under Gordon's clutches".
"I know he feels I am not good enough for his new family. He's under Gordon's clutches. I can't help but feel like they are pulling him away from me," she said.
"Adam has broken my heart but I love my son and always will, he's still my little boy, and I hope his marriage is a good one and I hope he has a happy life like his mum and dad have," Caroline added.