Nick Cody: Project host comes under fire for 'disgusting' royal tirade calling King Charles and Queen Camilla 'inbred': 'Have some respect'
A comedian has been accused of going too far in a tirade against the royal family, calling King Charles and Queen Camilla “privileged inbreds”.
Nick Cody launched the tirade on Monday's episode of The Project in response to the royal couple's Christmas card.
The card featured an image of the couple and a short message wishing the recipients a 'Happy Christmas and New Year'.
“It's a beautiful festive treat that absolutely no one asked for and yet you delivered,” the Australian TV presenter said, prompting laughter from others on the panel.
A comedian has been accused of going too far in his tirade against the royal family, calling King Charles and Queen Camilla 'privileged inbreds'
'They look like a horny couple who approach me in a bar at 3am to say you've been watching me and are really 'getting into my vibe'.
“I also like the boldness of the card statement,” he continued, pointing to the cost of living crisis currently facing Australians and Britons.
'Of course people in Australia and Britain are struggling to pay bills and put food on the table this Christmas. They play it cool.
“But despite all that outside noise and the fact that you gave yourself a huge 45 percent raise this year, you still found the courage to pose for this photo wearing a $9.5 million hat.
“Your family jewels must be epic in size, mate, respect.”
Cody then unveiled his own Christmas card for the Royals with a photo of himself sitting on a toilet and raising his middle finger.
'I hope you enjoy it, as you do. “I also shot the film in May while sitting in my personal throne room,” he said.
“To Charles and Camilla, from me, Nick, the colony's other privileged inbred, Merry Christmas!”
Nick Cody launched the tirade on Monday's episode of The Project in response to the royal couple's Christmas card (pictured)
Nick Cody (pictured) has come under fire for taking the joke too far
The rant was posted to The Project's social media pages, where it received tense criticism from Australians who said Cody's views were disrespectful and did not speak for “everyone in Australia”.
“(What) is this flogging of Nick Cody? I swear this show has hit rock bottom. I need remote control quickly,” one user commented on X.
Another person said: 'This bit is just cringe, no wonder no one watches The Project anymore.'
“Just watched Nick Cody leave a disgusting message to King Charles,” a third added.
'I don't exactly follow His Majesty… But I have a little respect. That's the lowest. You need to apologize.”
One Facebook user said Cody “shouldn't dare speak for me as an Australian in your royal rant.”
“Your opinion of the Royal Family and King Charles is your opinion… Not all Australians think the same way as you and share the same opinions,” the user wrote.
“And about your Christmas card to the Royal Family: show some respect and grow up. Your card is downright insulting and disgusting.”
This isn't the first time Chanel Ten's show has sparked outrage over a controversial joke.
Queer comedian Reuben Kaye (pictured on The Project) sparked outrage in March over a new controversial joke
In March this year, media watchdog ACMA received hundreds of complaints after a lewd 'Jesus joke' was broadcast on The Project.
Gay comedian and comedian Reuben Kaye said he admired Jesus Christ because “I love any man who can get nailed for three days in a row and come back for more.”
The response from Muslims and Christians was swift and brutal, forcing the presenters to issue a groveling apology on air the next evening.
Kaye was scheduled to appear at the Sydney Comedy Festival at the Enmore Theater days later.
However, he postponed the show for three months because he was concerned about the safety of his audience.