The couple address a damaging family rift as their Christmas wedding faces rising tensions

Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay have addressed the family dispute that has overshadowed preparations for their Christmas wedding. The couple released a detailed statement in response to public attention surrounding a disagreement involving members of the Olympic swimmer’s family.

The pair used an Instagram post to outline their concerns about the coverage of the dispute and the effect it has had on them in recent days. They stated that the situation had caused considerable distress and emphasised that the claims circulated online had not reflected the full circumstances.

In their joint message, Peaty and Ramsay explained that comments made about their personal lives had reached an intensity that they believed to be disproportionate. They also expressed concern for Peaty’s sister, Bethany, who they said had become a target of online criticism and commentary because of the situation.

According to the couple, the attention had been centred on claims relating to decisions made during preparations for the wedding. Reports suggested that the disagreement involved Peaty’s mother, Caroline, after she was not included in the guest list for Ramsay’s hen party. The event, which took place earlier this year, was attended by a number of well-known figures, including Victoria Beckham.

Peaty and Ramsay stated that the reaction to the situation had been difficult to witness. They said that much of the reporting had focused on a single viewpoint and that some of the claims had been inaccurate. They also highlighted that the attention had been amplified by remarks from members of Peaty’s extended family, which they said had added to the tension.

In the statement, the couple wrote that they had been hurt by comments posted publicly about their relationship and wedding plans. They explained that the scrutiny of their private lives had intensified in recent days and that they had chosen to speak out to provide clarity. They said that they wished to correct the record and to address the narrative that had formed around the dispute.

The pair expressed disappointment that the dispute had become public at a time when they were preparing for their ceremony. They noted that the situation had diverted attention from their plans to celebrate their marriage and had created additional stress during what they had hoped would be a positive period.

Peaty, who has represented Great Britain at multiple Olympic Games, and Ramsay, who is the daughter of television chef Gordon Ramsay, became engaged earlier this year. Their wedding is scheduled to take place over the Christmas period and has attracted significant interest because of the couple’s public profiles.

In their post, the couple called for privacy as they continue preparations for their wedding. They said that they intended to focus on their relationship and their future together and that they hoped the situation would not escalate further. They also thanked those who had offered support and understanding.

The couple did not provide detailed information about the nature of the disagreement or any efforts to resolve the issue within the family. They stated that they would not engage with further speculation. Instead, they emphasised that their priority was maintaining their wellbeing and preparing for their ceremony.

Their message concluded with a request for restraint in future commentary about their personal lives. Peaty and Ramsay said that they would continue to protect their privacy and that they hoped the public discussion surrounding the dispute would now settle.