Katya Jones has distanced herself from Adam Peaty, her dance partner from the 2021 series of Strictly Come Dancing. The move comes after a challenging family feud that has impacted Peaty’s relationships, particularly in the lead-up to his recent wedding to Holly Ramsay at Bath Abbey.
Despite their close friendship during their time on the show, Katya’s absence at Adam and Holly’s wedding last month raised eyebrows. While several former contestants, including Dan Walker and Sara Davies, attended, Katya was notably missing. This absence appears to signify a rift, as she has since unfollowed Adam on Instagram, although she continues to follow his mother, Caroline Peaty.
The tensions surrounding Adam’s wedding were exacerbated by a bitter family dispute. Reports indicate that most of Adam’s family, including his parents, were not invited to the ceremony, with only his sister Beth in attendance. The conflict reportedly escalated when Caroline was not invited to Holly’s hen do, leading to public expressions of heartache regarding her relationship with her son.
In a poignant statement to the Daily Mail, Caroline shared her feelings about the fractured relationship. “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. There’s nothing you’ve done that I would not forgive. I love you so much,” she said. She also expressed her hopes for Adam and Holly’s future, wishing them a “long and happy marriage.”
Caroline had initially planned to attend the wedding but ultimately decided against it, citing advice from her partner, who believed it would be “too upsetting” to witness the ceremony.
Katya has previously shown her support for Adam, even attending events where he competed. In July 2024, she was present to cheer him on as he secured a silver medal in the 100m breaststroke final, alongside his family.
The ongoing family feud remains a source of distress for all involved, highlighting the complexities of personal relationships amid public scrutiny. As Katya moves on from her friendship with Adam, the implications of this rift continue to unfold.
