Liz Hurley 's new TV show has been drubbed by US critics . The Royals , starring Hurley as a fictional Queen , and Joan Collins as her feisty mother , was described as ‘ not a royally good time ’ by The Hollywood Reporter . The show , which airs tonight in the US , was branded ‘ loud and bombastic ’ , with one critic saying it ‘ plays like an extended MTV music video ’ . 'Trash TV ' : Liz Hurley plays a fictional queen in the new show The Royals , which has been panned by critics . Meanwhile , Newsday called it ‘ trash TV ’ and ‘ the equivalent of The Real Housewives of Buckingham Palace ’ . A source at E ! TV , which will broadcast the show in the UK later this month , said : ‘ Everyone is very disappointed with the reviews . 'We were hoping , with such a stellar cast , this would be something that would really appeal . ’
Liz Hurley plays a fictional queen in new television show MTV . But Hollywood Reporter critic described it as 'not a royally good time ' MTV is due to air in the UK later this month and tonight in US .