diff --git a/wagtail/wagtailembeds/embeds.py b/wagtail/wagtailembeds/embeds.py
index f8ab35f165..42f396df96 100644
--- a/wagtail/wagtailembeds/embeds.py
+++ b/wagtail/wagtailembeds/embeds.py
@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ def embedly(url, max_width=None, key=None):
         key = settings.EMBEDLY_KEY
 
     # Get embedly client
-    client = Embedly(key=settings.EMBEDLY_KEY)
+    client = Embedly(key=key)
 
     # Call embedly
     if max_width is not None: