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When Adam Peaty clinched an Olympic gold medal in the 100m breaststroke at Rio 2016 (in world record time), no one was feeling prouder than his grandmother. The popularly nicknamed ‘#OlympicNan’ took to X and said, “I’m so proud…I’m very excited for when he comes home.” However, over time, has that warmth faded? Ever since his high-profile December wedding, Peaty’s family dispute has been in the news. Now, his alleged snub of another family member is playing out in public.

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According to the Daily Mail, the 31-year-old has reportedly snubbed his maternal grandmother, aka Nan, Mavis Williams, on her 84th birthday, leaving her mystified despite Peaty still being very active on social media.

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“There was no card, present, text from Adam wishing his nan happy birthday – absolutely nothing,” a source told the Daily Mail.

“He can post a happy birthday to Holly’s brother Oscar five days ago, but not his own nan. It is shameful, really. How could he ignore his 84-year-old nan who has only ever loved and supported him. She is quite bewildered by it. What has his nan done wrong It is very sad.’

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“He and Holly have totally gaslighted Caroline’s mum, his so-called ‘Olympic Nan’. They didn’t even send her a Christmas card or text, and now nothing for her birthday, just silence.”

This only adds to the ongoing feud between Adam Peaty and his family, after his sister, Bethany, was the only member to attend his wedding to Gordon Ramsay’s daughter, Holly Ramsay, in December. Peaty reportedly told his father, Mark, that he could attend the church service, but not the reception afterward.

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On the other hand, Peaty’s mother, Caroline, was completely banned from the entire wedding ceremony, although the reason has never been officially revealed. The list of banned people included his grandmother as well, despite her widespread support for Peaty during the 2016 Rio Olympics, which saw her earn the nickname “Olympic Nan”.

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On another note, Adam Peaty did put out a post for his brother-in-law, Oscar’s seventh birthday, earlier this month. He penned, “Happy birthday @oscarjramsay” with Oscar’s photo and some hearts. Holly Ramsay also marked her younger brother’s birthday on social media, but there were no posts from the couple about Peaty’s Nan.

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This only adds fuel to the fire, and there have been widespread rumors that it has to do with a rift that started during Holly’s bachelorette party, but there has been no confirmation on that so far.

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However, Caroline broke her silence over the feud, begging Adam to reconcile with them.

Adam Peaty’s mother breaks her silence amidst family feud

Caroline, Adam Peaty’s mother, didn’t attend the wedding at all, although the Telegraph did report that she was considering coming to the church ceremony and sitting in the back. The situation later changed, and neither Peaty’s mother nor father came to the wedding. His sister, however, changed her stance on the matter and reconciled with her mother after the wedding.

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Bethany revealed that she found herself in the middle of their feud, but the situation has now changed, though reports indicate that she and Adam Peaty have distanced themselves from each other. The rumor mill, however, continues to buzz with reasons: one report suggests it stemmed from the bachelorette party; others say it’s because of wedding plans; and some even claim it started in 2024 after Adam and Holly got engaged.

It eventually led Caroline to speak to the Daily Mail after the wedding, where she left the door open to a potential reconciliation.

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“I know it’s the end. But please, the message I want Adam to hear is no matter what happens in the future, please know I love you, your dad loves you, you can come home and talk to me at any point,” Caroline told the Daily Mail via the Mirror.

“There’s nothing you’ve done that I would not forgive. I love you so much. I hope your marriage is a good one, I don’t wish any ill on you and I want you and Holly to have a long and happy marriage. The reason I’m speaking out is I want all this to end.”

For now, the situation shows no signs of easing, with each new development only deepening the divide within the family. The decision to respond or reconcile rests with Adam Peaty, but for now, the spotlight on his personal life shows no signs of fading

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Siddhant Lazar is a US Sports writer at EssentiallySports, combining his background in media and communications with a diverse body of work that bridges sports and entertainment journalism. A graduate in BBA Media and Communications, Siddhant began his career during a period of unprecedented change in global sport, covering events such as the postponed Euro 2021 and the Covid-19 impacted European football season. His professional journey spans roles as an intern, editor, and head writer across leading digital platforms, building a foundation rooted in research-driven storytelling and editorial precision. Drawing from years spent in dynamic newsroom environments, Siddhant’s writing reflects a balance of insight, structure, and accessibility, aimed at engaging readers while capturing the evolving intersection of sport and culture.

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