I’m A Celeb’s Reverend Richard Coles claims pal Dominic West was ‘BANNED’ from Royal bash due to his ‘controversial’ role in The Crown

REVEREND RICHARD COLES

I’m A Celeb’s Richard Coles has claimed actor and pal Dominic West was banned by wife Catherine FitzGerald from a royal bash at Clarence House due to his ‘controversial’ role in The Crown. 

Dominic, 55, played the role of then Prince, now King, Charles during the Netflix show’s fifth and sixth seasons, which caused outrage over its rewriting of history and relationships.

While discussing royal connections Richard explained Catherine, a well-known garden designer, was on the guest list for a reception hosted by the then Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall Camilla. 

But when her famous husband asked if he could tag along, claimed: ‘She said no because he’d just been cast as Charles in The Crown, And it was that season of The Crown that dealt with Diana and it was all a bit controversial and everything’.

He was eventually allowed to attend but had to ‘stand at the back’ and when approached by Camilla said: ‘hello your highness’ to which she quipped: ‘Hello YOUR highness’.  

I'm A Celeb 's Richard Coles has claimed actor and pal Dominic West was banned by wife Catherine FitzGerald from a bash at Clarence House due to his 'controversial' role in The Crown

I’m A Celeb ‘s Richard Coles has claimed actor and pal Dominic West was banned by wife Catherine FitzGerald from a bash at Clarence House due to his ‘controversial’ role in The Crown 

Dominic, 55, played the role of then Prince, now King, Charles during the Netflix show's fifth and sixth seasons, which caused outrage over its rewriting of history and relationships  (Dominic pictured as Prince Charles in the Crown)

Dominic, 55, played the role of then Prince, now King, Charles during the Netflix show’s fifth and sixth seasons, which caused outrage over its rewriting of history and relationships  (Dominic pictured as Prince Charles in the Crown)

King Charles and Queen Camilla pictured in 2023

King Charles and Queen Camilla pictured in 2023

MailOnline have contacted Dominic West’s reps for comment.

During Dominic’s stint in the show viewers have hit out at The Crown for scenes depicting Princess Diana’s ghost (Elizabeth Debicki) talking to King Charles and the late Queen Elizabeth (Imelda Staunton).

In the controversial episode, Princess Diana is seen chatting on a yacht with her boyfriend Dodi Al Fayed (Khalid Abdalla) when she likens her wedding day to Charles to stepping on a landmine.

Yet a royal biographer has insisted the late Princess would never have made such a comparison.

Even Judi Dench, 89, who has played Elizabeth I and Queen Victoria, the Netflix series risked damaging the monarchy.

The Oscar-winning actress blamed it for ‘crude sensationalism’ and blurring fact and fiction in a dramatic intervention in the row over the show’s rewriting of history.

This came after serious five included the separation of Prince Charles and Princess Diana. As well as Charles lobbying then-prime minister Sir John Major over the potential abdication of his mother. Sir John has described the scenes as ‘a barrel-load of malicious nonsense’.

Dame Judi warned such scenes would be ‘cruelly unjust’ and that there’s a danger that viewers would believe it presented an accurate version of history.

While discussing royal connections Richard (R) explained Catherine, a well-known garden designer, was on the guest list for a reception hosted by the then Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall Camilla

While discussing royal connections Richard (R) explained Catherine, a well-known garden designer, was on the guest list for a reception hosted by the then Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall Camilla

But when her famous husband asked if he could tag along, claimed: 'She said no because he¿d just been cast as Charles in The Crown' (Catherine and Dominic pictured 2019)

But when her famous husband asked if he could tag along, claimed: ‘She said no because he’d just been cast as Charles in The Crown’ (Catherine and Dominic pictured 2019)

He was eventually allowed to attend but had to 'stand at the back' and when approached by Camilla said: 'hello your highness' to which she quipped: 'Hello YOUR highness'.

He was eventually allowed to attend but had to ‘stand at the back’ and when approached by Camilla said: ‘hello your highness’ to which she quipped: ‘Hello YOUR highness’. 

During Dominic's stint in the show viewers have hit out at The Crown for scenes depicting Princess Diana's ghost (Elizabeth Debicki, right) talking to King Charles

During Dominic’s stint in the show viewers have hit out at The Crown for scenes depicting Princess Diana’s ghost (Elizabeth Debicki, right) talking to King Charles 

Even Judi Dench, 89, who has played Elizabeth I and Queen Victoria, the Netflix series risked damaging the monarchy

Even Judi Dench, 89, who has played Elizabeth I and Queen Victoria, the Netflix series risked damaging the monarchy

She added: ‘No one is a greater believer in artistic freedom than I, but this cannot go unchallenged.

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‘The programme makers have resisted all calls for them to carry a disclaimer at the start of each episode. The time has come for Netflix to reconsider – for the sake of a family and a nation so recently bereaved, as a mark of respect to a sovereign who served her people so dutifully for 70 years, and to preserve their own reputation in the eyes of their British subscribers.’

The Crown has been a huge hit for Netflix, and it now spends around £11.5million per episode.

In 2020, the then-culture secretary Oliver Dowden asked Netflix for a ‘health warning’ on episodes so viewers would know scenes were fictionalised, but Netflix refused. It defended the show this week as ‘fictional dramatisation’.

Elsewhere in Friday’s episode  Oti Mabuse and Melvin Odoom bagged a full house of 12 stars during Bushtucker Trial, Tanks of Terror.

They were placed inside giant tanks had were forced to work together to free stars for meals for camp, as huge spiders crawled across their faces. 

Elsewhere in Friday's episode Oti Mabuse and Melvin Odoom bagged a full house of 12 stars during Bushtucker Trial, Tanks of Terror

Elsewhere in Friday’s episode Oti Mabuse and Melvin Odoom bagged a full house of 12 stars during Bushtucker Trial, Tanks of Terror 

They were placed inside giant tanks had were forced to work together to free stars for meals for camp, as huge spiders crawled across their faces

They were placed inside giant tanks had were forced to work together to free stars for meals for camp, as huge spiders crawled across their faces 

The tanks of water were gradually filled with the likes of mud crabs, eels, crocodiles and water dragons, while their head bubbles were filled with spiders and snakes.

They seemingly had very different tactics to endure the critics and while Melvin closed his eyes and hummed, Oti squealed in horror, never the less the pair managed to win 12 stars for camp with just 5 seconds to go before the klaxon sounded. 

Finally having her head bubble removed Oti was able to open her mouth and scream, while a delighted Melvin gave Geordie duo Ant and Dec a high five. 

Full of praise, Ant said: ‘You can now call yourselves the new king and queen of the Bushtucker Trial!’

I’M A CELEBRITY 2024: MEET THE ALL STAR LINE UP

OTI MABUSE  

Oti Mabuse has already two Strictly glitterballs under her belt

Oti Mabuse has already two Strictly glitterballs under her belt

AGE: 34

OCCUPATION: Professional dancer

FAMOUS FOR: Oti is best known for being a professional dancer on the British television series Strictly Come Dancing, which she won in 2019 and 2020. 

DANNY JONES 

Danny Jones is one of the bookies' favourites to win this year's I'm A Celeb

Danny Jones is one of the bookies’ favourites to win this year’s I’m A Celeb

AGE: 38

OCCUPATION: McFly singer

FAMOUS FOR:  Danny is one of the lead vocalists and the lead guitarist for pop-rock band McFly. 

He is also a coach on The Voice UK. 

BARRY MCGUIGAN 

Former boxer Barry McGuigan is heading into the jungle

Former boxer Barry McGuigan is heading into the jungle

AGE: 63

OCCUPATION: Retired professional boxer

FAMOUS FOR:  Barry was nicknamed The Clones Cyclone and held the WBA and lineal featherweight тιтles from 1985 to 1986. 

GK BARRY

GK Barry is a TikTok star who recently joined the ITV family on Loose Women

GK Barry is a TikTok star who recently joined the ITV family on Loose Women

AGE: 25

OCCUPATION: TikTok star 

FAMOUS FOR: Grace is known for her comedic commentary on culture, lifestyle, and fashion. She has over 3.6 million followers and recently joined the Loose Women panel. 

DEAN MCCULLOUGH 

ITV bosses are hoping Dean McCullough will ruffle feathers in the camp

ITV bosses are hoping Dean McCullough will ruffle feathers in the camp

AGE: 32

OCCUPATION:  Radio 1 DJ 

FAMOUS FOR:  Radio 1 DJ Dean has been signed by I’m A Celeb bosses, in the hope that he will ruffle feathers with his outspoken views. 

Earlier this year it was announced Dean would be taking over the BBC Radio 1 Early Breakfast Show, after previously fronting the afternoon slot.  

JANE MOORE  

Jane is best known as a panellist and anchor of Loose Women

Jane is best known as a panellist and anchor of Loose Women

AGE: 62

OCCUPATION: Journalist

 FAMOUS FOR:  Jane is best known as a panellist and anchor of Loose Women between 1999 and 2002. 

She returned as a regular panellist from 2013 onwards.

Jane takes on the challenge following her high-profile split from husband of 20 years, Showbiz agent, Gary Farrow. 

MELVIN ODOOM  

Melvin was previously courted by I'm A Celeb bosses back in 2021

Melvin was previously courted by I’m A Celeb bosses back in 2021

AGE: 44

OCCUPATION: DJ and TV presenter

FAMOUS FOR: His work on radio. Melvin was previously courted by I’m A Celeb bosses back in 2021, but turned down the offer at the last minute.

He also had a primetime stint on Strictly back in 2016.

COLEEN ROONEY 

Reports claim that she has been offered the biggest deal in the show's history

Reports claim that she has been offered the biggest deal in the show’s history

AGE: 38

OCCUPATION: WAG

FAMOUS FOR: Wagatha Christie case against arch rival Rebekah Vardy.

Reports claim that she has been offered the biggest deal in the show’s history, exceeding Nigel Farage’s £1.5million from last year.

ALAN HALSALL  

Alan Halsall is best known for his role as Tyrone Dobbs on Coronation Street

Alan Halsall is best known for his role as Tyrone Dobbs on Coronation Street

AGE: 42

OCCUPATION: Actor 

FAMOUS FOR: Coronation Street actor Alan Halsall was forced to withdraw from I’m A Celeb last year, after undergoing ACL Reconstruction surgery.

Bosses have now convinced the actor to sign up again, and no doubt he will draw in a huge fanbase thanks to his long-running role as Tyrone Dobbs on the soap. 

TULISA  

Tulisa is making her career comeback after reuniting with N-Dubz last year

Tulisa is making her career comeback after reuniting with N-Dubz last year

AGE: 36

OCCUPATION: Singer and former X Factor judge 

FAMOUS FOR: Tulisa reunited with N-Dubz last year for a tour after first finding fame with the band in 2007.

In 2011, she became a judge on The X Factor and went on to launch her debut solo album, The Female Boss. 

She released her fourth album with N-Dubz last year.  

REVEREND RICHARD COLES

Richard is an English writer, radio presenter and Church of England priest

Richard is an English writer, radio presenter and Church of England priest

AGE: 62

OCCUPATION: Writer, broadcaster and priest

FAMOUS FOR: Richard is an English writer, radio presenter and Church of England priest. 

He first came to prominence as the multi-instrumentalist who partnered Jimmy Somerville in the 1980s band the Communards.

 MAURA HIGGINS

Maura is best known for her stint on Love Island UK in 2019

Maura is best known for her stint on Love Island UK in 2019

 AGE: 33

OCCUPATION: TV Personality

FAMOUS FOR: Maura is an Irish television personality, television presenter and model. 

She rose to prominence in 2019, when she was a finalist on the fifth series of ITV2 reality series Love Island.

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