diff --git a/roles/kubernetes/master/templates/manifests/kube-controller-manager.manifest.j2 b/roles/kubernetes/master/templates/manifests/kube-controller-manager.manifest.j2
index b483047db..1e06d0c42 100644
--- a/roles/kubernetes/master/templates/manifests/kube-controller-manager.manifest.j2
+++ b/roles/kubernetes/master/templates/manifests/kube-controller-manager.manifest.j2
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ metadata:
     k8s-app: kube-controller
 spec:
   hostNetwork: true
-{% if kube_version | version_compare('v1.6', '>=') %}
+{% if kube_version | version_compare('v1.6', '>=') and not dns_early|bool %}
   dnsPolicy: ClusterFirstWithHostNet
 {% endif %}
   containers: