What was meant to be the happiest weekend of his life has turned into a nightmare for professional darts star Nathan Aspinall. Just hours after exchanging vows with his long-time partner Kirsty on Saturday, August 8, the 35-year-old Englishman was reportedly reduced to tears following the leak of alleged text messages between his new bride and fellow darts player Jonny Clayton.
The fairy-tale wedding, held at a picturesque venue in Cheshire, was attended by close friends and family. However, celebrations soured on Sunday morning when screenshots of intimate conversations—allegedly between Kirsty and the Welsh darts star, who is also married—began circulating on social media.
According to sources close to the family, Aspinall was shown the messages by a concerned guest. The content, which has not been independently verified by this publication, is said to suggest a secret relationship that predates the wedding.
“Nathan is absolutely devastated,” a family friend told reporters. “He was on cloud nine after the ceremony. To go from that high to this level of betrayal in less than 24 hours is beyond comprehension. He kept saying, ‘My heart is broken.’”
The timing of the leak has sent shockwaves through the darts community. Aspinall, known for his fiery passion on the oche, is said to have locked himself away, refusing to speak to guests as he processed the information. His management team has declined to comment on the “private matter.”
Jonny Clayton, who was not listed as a guest at the wedding, has yet to address the allegations. Representatives for the Welshman have dismissed the claims as “invasive rumors.”
For Kirsty, who has been a constant presence at Aspinall’s matches throughout his rise to the top of the PDC rankings, the accusations paint a starkly different picture to the loving tributes posted on social media just days ago.
As the couple faces the harsh glare of public scrutiny, what should have been a honeymoon period has instead become a battle for privacy and trust. Friends hope that the pair can find a way to navigate this storm, but for now, the only emotion on display is a profound and public heartbreak.