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Gordon Ramsay to Become First-Time Grandfather as Daughter Holly Ramsay Announces Pregnancy
6/21/2026, 5:17:36 AM
Pregnancy Announcement
On 20 June 2026 Holly Ramsay, 26, posted an Instagram photo with husband Adam Peaty, 31, displaying her baby bump. The caption read, “Baby Ramsay-Peaty coming December 2026. We can’t wait to meet our baby girl.” The announcement will be the first grandchild for chef Gordon Ramsay and his wife Tana.
Background & Timeline
Holly and Adam first met in 2021 when Peaty appeared on “Strictly Come Dancing” with Holly’s sister Tilly Ramsay. Their relationship became public in June 2023, and they announced an engagement in September 2024 after Peaty proposed in Crete. They married on 27 December 2025 at Bath Abbey, with guests including Victoria Beckham and Romeo Beckham. Adam already has a son, George, born in 2020 with former partner Eirianedd Munro.
Key Data
- Expected delivery: December 2026; sex: girl.
- Adam Peaty’s Olympic record: six medals (three gold) across four Games.
- Gordon Ramsay’s children: six (Megan 1998, Holly 1999, Jack 1999, Matilda 2001, Oscar 2019, Jesse 2023).
- First grandchild for the Ramsay family.
Impact
The birth adds a third generation to the Ramsay family, potentially expanding its public profile in culinary and media areas. It also links two high-profile figures from the culinary and sports sectors, attracting cross-industry attention.
Official Statements
Gordon Ramsay replied on Instagram, saying he will be “a very over-excited Grandad especially this Christmas.” Adam Peaty posted that he feels “truly the luckiest man on earth” and described Holly as “gentle, caring and beautiful.” Holly’s earlier engagement announcement called Adam “my best friend.” Victoria Beckham and other public figures also offered congratulations.
Criticism & Opposition
After the wedding, Adam’s parents, Caroline and Mark Peaty, claimed Gordon Ramsay acted as a “bully” by excluding them from the hen-do. Gordon publicly denied the allegation, stating “I’m certainly not a bully” and describing the accusations as “absolute nonsense.” Media reports vary, with some labeling the episode a “family fall-out” and others noting Gordon’s denial, leaving the precise nature of the dispute unresolved.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Congratulations to you both sending lots of love Dad ? I’m going to be a very over excited Grandad especially this Christmas.” — Gordon Ramsay, Chef
- “I am marrying my best friend.” — Holly Ramsay, Model
- “truly the luckiest man on earth.” — Adam Peaty, Olympic swimmer
- “Mr Ramsay said: "I’m certainly not a bully.” — Gordon Ramsay, Chef
What’s Next
The couple is preparing a nursery for the expected December 2026 birth. Adam Peaty is slated to compete for England’s swimming squad at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, indicating continued athletic commitments alongside family responsibilities.
