Peaty's Mum: 'Someone Wants to Destroy Our Family'

Adam Peaty's mother, Caroline, has released a statement addressing the public rift impacting her son. She affirmed her continued love and support for Adam, despite the ongoing family discord. Caroline expressed her conviction that "there is something or someone at play who wants to destroy our family." She revealed that she has been enduring "vile" and "truly evil" online messages for over eight months.

Caroline's statement comes after Adam Peaty broke down in tears following a 100m breaststroke event at the Commonwealth Games, alluding to personal struggles impacting his performance. He spoke of "the s*** I've been through, which is no fault of my own," and called for greater public scrutiny of athletes. The family feud reportedly surfaced in November 2025, with rumours suggesting Caroline was banned from Adam and Holly Ramsay-Peaty's wedding that same year.