ROYAL ASCOT viewers were convinced rapper Big Narstie was smoking a huge spliff during a live interview – leaving them in stitches.
The grime artist and TV star has a horse named after him running in the 5pm race on day three of the prestigious meeting.
"Coming from Brixton, you're not really surrounded by Ascot Horses"@bignarstie in the Social Stable and there's no prizes for guessing who he's backing in the Britannia Stakes
Watch LIVE
@ITV4
https://t.co/HGM9TueV99#ITVRacing #RoyalAscot pic.twitter.com/ueE3l4uskV
— ITV Racing (@itvracing) June 17, 2021
But all eyes were on what he had between his fingers during a brilliant chat with ITV presenters Oli Bell and Chris Hughes.
Eagle-eyed punters were quick to photo Big Narstie’s accessory, posting the snaps online.
And the man himself had them cracking up – especially as his interview came within 15 minutes of a very different chat with the Duchess of Cornwall.
ITV racing posted a clip of Big Narstie’s interview online, but edited out the very start where he was seen smoking.
Royal Ascot day three special 
- LIVE BLOG: Latest action and results from Ladies Day
- FREE BETS: £50 in free bets with William Hill
- TOP TIPS: Templegate’s tips for day three at Ascot
- BET BONUS: Get £50 in free bets with Sky Bet
- BETTING SPECIAL: Full guide of new customer offers
- PRICE BOOST: Best prices and deals for existing customers
The clip still included the end, where Big Narstie raises his hand to the camera.
Punters could not believe what they had seen – and were absolutely loving it.
One said: “Cut live to Big Narstie on zoom at Royal Ascot because he owns a horse and hes sat there bunning a bifta.”
Another posted: “Big Narstie blazing up mid interview.”
A fellow viewer wrote: “Big Narstie there having a doob live on #ITVRacing.”
One said: “Big Narstie smoking joints live on ITV.”
Another wrote: “@bignarstie being interviewed on ITV Royal Ascot whilst boshing a spliff has made my day!”
While a fellow Twitter user posted: “That appearance from Big Narstie on @itvracing was hilarious.”
More to follow.
FREE BETS GET OVER £2,000 IN SIGN UP OFFERS HERE
Commercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to SE. 18+. T&Cs apply. Begambleaware.org
Remember to gamble responsibly
A responsible gambler is someone who:
- Establishes time and monetary limits before playing
- Only gambles with money they can afford to lose
- Never chases their losses
- Doesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressed
- Gamcare – www.gamcare.org.uk
- Gamble Aware – www.begambleaware.org
