Ex-Emmerdale star Kelsey-Beth Crossley marries boyfriend and former Blackpool FC striker Matthew Blinkhorn

“Mr & Mrs Blinkhorn ❤️ Thank you to all our family and friends for being awesome. We love you all 🖤. X”

A Blackpool-born former Emmerdale star has married former Blackpool FC striker boyfriend in an intimate ceremony.

Former Emmerdale star Kelsey-Beth Crossley, known for her role as Scarlett Nicholls, has married boyfriend Matthew Blinkhorn, former Blackpool FC striker at Blackpool Registry Office in front of the couple’s closest family and friends, followed by a reception at Blackpool Towerplaceholder image
Former Emmerdale star Kelsey-Beth Crossley, known for her role as Scarlett Nicholls, has married boyfriend Matthew Blinkhorn, former Blackpool FC striker at Blackpool Registry Office in front of the couple’s closest family and friends, followed by a reception at Blackpool Tower | Anthony Ives
Former Emmerdale star Kelsey-Beth Crossley, known for her role as Scarlett Nicholls, has married boyfriend Matthew Blinkhorn, former Blackpool FC striker at Blackpool Registry Office in front of the couple’s closest family and friends, followed by a reception at Blackpool Towerplaceholder image
Former Emmerdale star Kelsey-Beth Crossley, known for her role as Scarlett Nicholls, has married boyfriend Matthew Blinkhorn, former Blackpool FC striker at Blackpool Registry Office in front of the couple’s closest family and friends, followed by a reception at Blackpool Tower | Anthony Ives

Ex-Emmerdale star Kelsey-Beth Crossley, known for her role as Scarlett Nicholls, has married boyfriend Matthew Blinkhorn, former Blackpool FC striker and current Blackpool FC Senior Professional Development Lead on Sunday.

Former Emmerdale star Kelsey-Beth Crossley, known for her role as Scarlett Nicholls, has married boyfriend Matthew Blinkhorn, former Blackpool FC striker at Blackpool Registry Office in front of the couple’s closest family and friends, followed by a reception at Blackpool Towerplaceholder image
Former Emmerdale star Kelsey-Beth Crossley, known for her role as Scarlett Nicholls, has married boyfriend Matthew Blinkhorn, former Blackpool FC striker at Blackpool Registry Office in front of the couple’s closest family and friends, followed by a reception at Blackpool Tower | Anthony Ives

The pair tied the knot at Blackpool Registry Office in front of the couple’s closest family and friends, followed with a reception at Blackpool Tower.

Former Emmerdale star Kelsey-Beth Crossley, known for her role as Scarlett Nicholls, has married boyfriend Matthew Blinkhorn, former Blackpool FC striker at Blackpool Registry Office in front of the couple’s closest family and friends, followed by a reception at Blackpool Towerplaceholder image
Former Emmerdale star Kelsey-Beth Crossley, known for her role as Scarlett Nicholls, has married boyfriend Matthew Blinkhorn, former Blackpool FC striker at Blackpool Registry Office in front of the couple’s closest family and friends, followed by a reception at Blackpool Tower | Anthony Ives

The Blackpool-born couple, who welcomed daughter Winter in 2021, then had photographs taken by photographer Anthony Ives along the seafront.

Former Emmerdale star Kelsey-Beth Crossley, known for her role as Scarlett Nicholls, has married boyfriend Matthew Blinkhorn, former Blackpool FC striker at Blackpool Registry Office in front of the couple’s closest family and friends, followed by a reception at Blackpool Towerplaceholder image
Former Emmerdale star Kelsey-Beth Crossley, known for her role as Scarlett Nicholls, has married boyfriend Matthew Blinkhorn, former Blackpool FC striker at Blackpool Registry Office in front of the couple’s closest family and friends, followed by a reception at Blackpool Tower | Anthony Ives

Kelsey, who is also a lead role in the annual Blackpool Pleasure Beach Resort Christmas panto said: “We had a fun-filled day of love and laughter surrounded by our closest family and friends, with our 4-year-old daughter, Winter, as our flower girl.”

Former Emmerdale star Kelsey-Beth Crossley, known for her role as Scarlett Nicholls, has married boyfriend Matthew Blinkhorn, former Blackpool FC striker at Blackpool Registry Office in front of the couple’s closest family and friends, followed by a reception at Blackpool Towerplaceholder image
Former Emmerdale star Kelsey-Beth Crossley, known for her role as Scarlett Nicholls, has married boyfriend Matthew Blinkhorn, former Blackpool FC striker at Blackpool Registry Office in front of the couple’s closest family and friends, followed by a reception at Blackpool Tower | Anthony Ives

On Instagram, Kelsey also shared a few touching words about the day, writing: “Mr & Mrs Blinkhorn ❤️ Thank you to all our family and friends for being awesome. We love you all 🖤. X”

Since saying goodbye to Emmerdale, Kelsey has continued to act on television and on stage.

She also performs as a singer and a Shania Twain tribute act across the north west, and is a tutor at Blackpool’s Scream Theatre Schools, where she trained as a child.

News you can trust since 1873
Follow us
© 2026 Iconic Media Group Ltd. All rights reserved.Cookie SettingsTerms and ConditionsPrivacy notice