Nick Cody: Project host comes under fire for ‘revolting’ royal rant calling King Charles and Queen Camilla ‘inbreds’: ‘Have some respect’
The comedian was accused of going too far in his anti-royal rant, calling King Charles and Queen Camilla “privileged relatives”.
Nick Cody went on a tirade on Monday’s episode of The Project in response to the royal couple’s Christmas card.
The card featured a picture of the couple and a short message wishing the recipients a “Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.”
“This is a wonderful holiday treat that absolutely no one asked for and yet you delivered,” the Australian TV presenter said, drawing laughter from the rest of the panel.
The comedian was accused of going too far in his anti-royal rant, calling King Charles and Queen Camilla “privileged relatives”.
“They’re like the horny couple who came up to me at the bar at 3am and said you’re watching me and really ‘digging my vibe.’
“I like the audacity of the card’s statement too,” he continued, noting the cost of living crisis that Australians and Brits are currently facing.
“Of course, this Christmas people in Australia and the UK are struggling to pay bills and put food on the table. They do it tough.
“But despite all the outside noise and the fact that you gave yourself a 45 percent pay raise this year, you still found the courage to pose for that photo wearing a $9.5 million hat.
“Your family jewels must be incredibly large, mate, respect.”
Cody then showed off his Christmas card for the royals, which showed him sitting on the toilet holding up his middle finger.
“I hope you enjoy it as much as you did, I also filmed it in May, sitting in my personal throne room,” he said.
“To Charles and Camilla, from me, Nick, another privileged relative of the colony, Merry Christmas!”
Nick Cody went on a tirade on Monday’s episode of The Project in response to the royal couple’s Christmas card (pictured).
Nick Cody (pictured) was criticized for taking a joke too far
The rant was posted on the project’s social media pages, where it sparked intense reactions from Australians who said Cody’s views were disrespectful and did not speak for “everyone in Australia”.
‘(What) is this spanking Nick Cody? I swear this show is at rock bottom. I need to quickly control the remote control,” one user commented to X.
Another person said: “This bit is cringe-worthy, no wonder no one watches The Project anymore.”
“Just saw Nick Cody leave a disgusting message for King Charles,” added a third.
“I don’t particularly keep an eye on His Majesty… But have some respect.” This is the lowest figure. You should apologize.”
The Facebook user said Cody should not “dare to speak for me as an Australian in his royal rant.”
“Your opinion about the royal family and King Charles is your opinion… Not all Australians think the same way as you or share the same opinion,” the user wrote.
“And as for your Christmas card to the royal family, show some respect and grow up. Your business card is simply offensive and disgusting.
This isn’t the first time a Chanel Ten show has sparked outrage over a controversial joke.
Queer comedian Reuben Kaye (pictured in The Project) sparked outrage in March with another controversial joke.
In March this year, media watchdog ACMA received hundreds of complaints after The Project aired an obscene “Jesus joke”.
Gay comedian and cabaret performer Reuben Kaye said he admires Jesus Christ because “I love any man who can get nailed for three days in a row and then come back again.”
The reaction from Muslims and Christians was swift and violent, forcing the hosts to make a humiliating apology live on air the following evening.
In a few days, Kaye was due to appear at the Sydney Comedy Festival at the Enmore Theatre.
However, he postponed the show for three months, saying he was concerned about the safety of his audience.