Watch Ferdinand and giggling BBC pundits balance NUTS and a CIGAR on Ashley Williams after he falls asleep on night out

CHEEKY Rio Ferdinand and his fellow giggling BBC pundits were in hysterics as they balanced NUTS and a CIGAR on Ashley Williams while he slept on a night out.

The Beeb team enjoyed a rare night off in the hectic World Cup schedule on Saturday night.

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Ashley Williams made the mistake of falling asleep in front of his BBC pals[/caption]

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Rio Ferdinand and Jermaine Jenas could not hold back their laughter[/caption]

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The lovable ex-City ace was in hysterics[/caption]

ITV had Poland vs Saudi Arabia, France vs Denmark and Argentina vs Mexico so some of the crew made the most of the opportunity to kick back and relax for the evening.

And that’s exactly what ex-Wales defender Williams did – in fact he was so relaxed that he nodded off slumped in his chair.

But rather than keep the matter private and gently wake him up, the likes of Ferdinand, Micah Richards, Jermaine Jenas and Dion Dublin made the most of the opportunity for a classic prank.

Richards and Ferdinand took to Instagram showing all sorts of random items delicately balanced on their unfortunate victim.

As well as the cigar and bowl of pistachio shells, there were straws, bottle caps, chopsticks, a menu, napkins and a pair of ice tongs in an incredible balancing act from the guys.

Ferdinand filmed Williams and said: “The diaphragm is under pressure, the diaphragm is under stress,” before breaking into a hilarious high-pitched laugh.

“Here we go I don’t know what’s happened here. The BBC are working people too… I don’t know, Micah what’s happened here?”

The ex-Manchester United man then added: “Too much sun and too much work. It’s his first day off, and look at him.

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“Man’s got a day off and said, ‘Nah, this is me, I’m out.'”

Richard chipped in: “He’s been working overtime!”

But despite the commotion and noise around him – plus all the objects on him – Williams remained motionless and fast asleep.

Wales fans will be hoping he is well rested and back on his A-game come Tuesday evening.

Williams will no doubt be in the studio with Ferdinand and possibly Richards or Alan Shearer to provide the expert analysis for the Dragons’ must-win clash with England.

But unless Rob Page’s men seal a 4-0 win, it seems the English lads will still have the last laugh.

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Micah Richards helped pile up the objects[/caption]

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The BBC guys had a night out with no matches to cover[/caption]

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The crazy list of items included bottle caps and chopsticks[/caption]

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There was even a cigar placed on his shoulder[/caption]