In a move that’s sent shockwaves through the celebrity world, Strictly Come Dancing professional Katya Jones has quietly hit the unfollow button on Olympic swimming legend Adam Peaty‘s Instagram account – and the timing couldn’t be more telling.

The 36-year-old Russian-born dancer, who was paired with the 31-year-old gold medallist during the BBC show’s 2021 series, appears to have severed digital ties with her former dance partner just weeks after being noticeably absent from his lavish wedding to Holly Ramsay, daughter of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay. Eagle-eyed fans spotted the change earlier this week, sparking a frenzy of speculation about a potential fallout amid Peaty’s very public family rift.

Katya still follows Peaty’s estranged mother Caroline Peaty – the very woman at the centre of the bitter family feud that overshadowed Adam and Holly’s December nuptials at Bath Abbey. The snub from the guest list, combined with this latest social media move, has left fans asking: is there trouble in paradise for the once-close Strictly duo?

The pair’s chemistry on the dancefloor back in 2021 was electric. Their steamy Argentine Tango became one of the most talked-about routines of the series, fuelling endless romance rumours despite Peaty being in a relationship with the mother of his son George at the time. They finished ninth overall, but their friendship seemed to endure long after the Glitterball was handed out. Katya attended his races, supported him through highs and lows, and the two remained connected online – until now.

The turning point? Peaty’s star-studded wedding to Holly Ramsay last month. The ceremony was attended by A-listers including David and Victoria Beckham (though their son Brooklyn reportedly skipped due to his own family tensions), plus Strictly alumni like Dan Walker and Sara Davies. But Katya was nowhere to be seen. On the weekend of the big day, she posted reflective Stories about taking a week-long break from social media to escape “toxic energy,” spending time reading books and finding peace at home – with zero mention of the nuptials.

Insiders say the absence was glaring. “Katya and Adam were genuinely close after Strictly,” one source told us. “She supported him publicly for years. To miss his wedding – especially when other co-stars were there – suggests something shifted.” And now, the unfollow seals it. While she keeps tabs on Caroline (who was dramatically uninvited from the wedding and Holly’s hen do, leaving her “heartbroken” and “beside herself”), Adam’s profile is no longer in her feed.

The Peaty family drama has been headline gold for months. Reports claim the rift escalated when Caroline wasn’t invited to Holly’s hen party – despite Tana Ramsay and Victoria Beckham attending. Adam then reportedly disinvited most of his immediate family from the wedding itself, with only his sister Bethany present as a bridesmaid. His father Mark allegedly received a last-minute invite but was told he’d have to sit at the back, behind other guests’ plus-ones. Caroline’s sister Louise publicly blasted Adam on social media, claiming her mum was “not OK” and “broken,” and accusing him of being “changed by money.”

Adam and Holly have since adopted a double-barrelled surname – Ramsay Peaty – a move that reportedly irked his ex Eirianedd Munro (mother of five-year-old George), with friends calling it “a bit rich.” Amid all this, Katya’s decision to unfollow Adam while staying connected to Caroline feels loaded. Is she siding with the estranged mum? Or simply drawing a line after feeling snubbed herself?

Katya has always been open about protecting her mental health. In her post-wedding-break announcement, she wrote: “I’ve been off social media for a week. Had Instagram and TikTok deleted. Hence sharing of the old post now. And let me tell you – what a gift it is to be present in the real. To fall into the world of your imagination reading a book, allow your mind to become peaceful again. Heart grateful for what we have, get rid of the toxic energy and stop chasing.”

The timing aligns perfectly with the wedding weekend, fuelling theories she stepped away to avoid the drama – or perhaps because she wasn’t invited. Daily Mail has reached out to representatives for both Katya and Adam for comment, but so far, silence.

This isn’t the first time social media moves have stirred the pot in their circle. Katya’s ex-husband Neil Jones (also a Strictly pro) publicly supported Adam during earlier family tensions by liking his posts, despite Neil and Katya’s own complicated history. Katya herself has navigated personal ups and downs – from her 2018 Strictly kiss scandal with Seann Walsh to her 2021 partnership with Adam sparking whispers.

For Adam, the past year has been a whirlwind. After retiring from competitive swimming following Paris 2024 (where he won silver), he focused on family and new beginnings with Holly. Their wedding was meant to be a joyous milestone, but the family exclusions turned it into tabloid fodder. Now, losing a digital connection with a former close ally like Katya adds another layer to the narrative.

Fans are divided. Some see it as petty: “Unfollowing after not being invited? Grow up,” one commented. Others defend Katya: “If she wasn’t wanted there, why keep following? Good for her protecting her peace.” A third group points to the bigger picture: “She’s still following his mum – that’s telling. Maybe she’s caught in the middle of this family mess.”

Whatever the truth, this latest twist keeps the spotlight firmly on the Peaty-Ramsay union and its ripple effects. From the ballroom to the altar and now the unfollow button, relationships forged in the heat of Strictly continue to make headlines long after the music stops.

Katya Jones and Adam Peaty’s story was once one of dance-floor magic and enduring friendship. Now, amid wedding snubs, family feuds, and a simple but symbolic unfollow, it’s become something far more complicated – a reminder that even the strongest connections can fracture when personal lines are crossed.

As the dust settles, one question lingers: will they ever address it publicly? Or will this quiet digital split speak louder than words? In the world of celebrities, sometimes the biggest statements are made with the click of a button.