As Adam Peaty prepares to swim for Commonwealth gold tonight in front of besotted new wife Holly Ramsay, the surprising connection he still keeps with his estranged family is revealed

Adam Peaty is preparing to compete for Commonwealth Games gold, with his new wife Holly Ramsay cheering him on, amid renewed attention on his estranged relationship with parts of his family. Despite the rift, it has emerged that Peaty maintains a notable connection with relatives, and his mother, Caroline, has now spoken publicly about the situation for the first time.

Caroline Peaty broke her silence on the long-running family feud, insisting that the love and sacrifices she and the family gave Adam throughout his career were offered "with no expectation of financial reward". She stated she would continue to "always support" her son regardless of the estrangement, as he prepares to swim on the big stage with Holly Ramsay by his side.