Adam Peaty's sister Bethany Peaty has reportedly 'cut ties' with Holly Ramsay after a private phone conversation, amid ongoing family tensions following Adam's wedding.
What happened?
According to the Daily Mail, the relationship between Holly and Bethany Peaty deteriorated after a "brutal" phone call. The reported conversation is said to have sparked a fresh rift between the two women, although neither Holly nor Bethany has publicly commented on the claims.
Why it matters for Adam Peaty
The reported fallout comes as another twist in the long-running family tensions that surrounded Holly and Adam Peaty's wedding last December. In the months leading up to the ceremony, Bethany had publicly spoken about finding herself caught between her brother and the rest of the Peaty family amid their ongoing disagreement.
What comes next?
Despite the reported rift, Bethany and Holly had appeared to have put family tensions behind them earlier this year. In April, Bethany celebrated her birthday, and both Holly and Adam shared heartfelt Instagram tributes. Adam referred to Bethany as his "sister," while Holly called her "the best sister-in-law" alongside a series of photographs.
Bethany and Holly's close bond was further evident just weeks later, when Bethany posted a picture of herself with Holly alongside the caption: "Missed my girl." Holly responded by affectionately calling her "Sister." The social media exchanges came shortly after Bethany faced criticism from some observers who accused her of choosing sides by attending Holly and Adam's wedding.
The family rift
The reported fallout between Holly and Bethany comes as another twist in the long-running family tensions that surrounded Holly and Adam Peaty's wedding last December. Adam's parents, Caroline and Mark, and his brothers, James and Richard, were notably absent from the ceremony.
Earlier this year, Bethany spoke candidly about the difficult position she found herself in during the family dispute. Speaking to the Evening Standard in March, she admitted it had been "a very difficult time" and revealed she had been "caught right in the middle of the row." Bethany also explained that she had repaired her relationship with her mother, Caroline, because of her own children, who have remained close to their grandmother.
She praised Caroline, describing her as "a great grandma and a good mum," while also saying it was "very sad" that she had not attended Adam and Holly's wedding. At the same time, Bethany made clear she also had affection for Holly's family, describing the Ramsays as "a good family" who had welcomed her warmly.
Holly and Adam married at Bath Abbey on December 27, 2025, in a star-studded ceremony attended by members of the Ramsay family and celebrity guests, including the Beckhams. Reports at the time suggested the majority of Adam's immediate family chose not to attend because of the ongoing family rift.
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