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Dominic West’s mother-in-law calls him ‘DARLING’ in sweet tribute after Lily James kiss scandal

DOMINIC West's mother-in-law has called him "DARLING" as she paid a sweet tribute to him.

Olda Fitzgerald proved she's forgiven her daughter Catherine's husband, 51, for his scandalous kiss with Lily James, 31.

Catherine Fitzgerald's mum paid tribute to son-in-law Dominic West
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Catherine Fitzgerald's mum paid tribute to son-in-law Dominic WestCredit: The Mega Agency

Posting a gushing comment on the photo of him with Catherine, Olda wrote: "My eldest daughter and my darling son-in-law who both work so hard to keep me in clover!

"How lucky am I? Hooray darlings congrats on sweet photo."

The photograph, posted by the couple's Glin Castle business account, show Dominic and Catherine smiling as they cuddled up together.

Landscape gardener Catherine, 49, was left "humiliated" when pictures emerged of her husband sharing a kiss with his co-star Lily.

Olda Fitzgerald paid tribute to Dominic
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Olda Fitzgerald paid tribute to Dominic
The 49-year-old put on a brave face after the kiss scandal
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The 49-year-old put on a brave face after the kiss scandalCredit: Splash News

The Affair actor, 51, was seen kissing Lily in Italy, with sources claiming he has apparently confessed to "having feelings" for the actress.

Just days later, Catherine put on a united front with her husband by sharing a kiss in front of their house in Wilshire for the cameras.

They signed a note saying their marriage was "strong" and they were "very much still together".

Olda with her husband Desmond at Glin Castle
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Olda with her husband Desmond at Glin CastleCredit: Press 24
Dominic insisted his marriage was 'strong'
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Dominic insisted his marriage was 'strong'Credit: Splash News
The couple kissed in front of the cameras
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The couple kissed in front of the camerasCredit: The Mega Agency

But The Sun revealed their marriage is "as good as over" - and Catherine is focusing her efforts on making a success of Glin Castle, which she and Dominic took over two years ago.

Based in the West of Ireland, the castle has been turned into an exclusive boutique getaway - and previously the pair have discussed plans to turn it into a wedding venue during an interview with .

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