David Beckham goes shirtless for hot tub scene with Courteney Cox in Modern Family

David Beckham showed off his acting chops as he filmed a hot tub scene for the latest episode of Modern Family alongside Courteney Cox. 

The footballer, 44, and the actress, 55, play themselves in the series where they were joined in the scene by show stars Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Eric Stonestreet, while Stephen Merchant also returned to the show. 

The duo made cameos in the episode titled The Prescott, which saw Alex (Ariel Winter) move into a swanky apartment building and all her family crash to use the posh amenities – and try and meet David.

Cameo: David Beckham, 44, showed off his acting chops as he filmed a hot tub scene for the latest episode of Modern Family 

The plan paid off for Mitchell (Jesse) and Cam (Eric) as the pair were in a hilarious hot tub scene with the sports star and the Friends actress.

Stephen, 45, reprised his role on the show of Higgins, the concierge butler, who helps everyone out while also stripping off to go on a slide with Gloria (Sofia Vergara).

In the episode, David and Courteney get into the hot tub, thinking they are meeting their bowling instructor to get ready for a celebrity tournament.

Instead they first end up in the jacuzzi with Manny (Rico Rodriguez) and Luke (Nolan Gould) who think they are meeting two 40-year old women there for a date.

Appearance: Courteney Cox also appeared in the episode playing herself alongside David

Appearance: Courteney Cox also appeared in the episode playing herself alongside David 

Comeback: Stephen Merchant also returned to the show as Higgins, the concierge butler (pictured with Sofia Vergara)

Comeback: Stephen Merchant also returned to the show as Higgins, the concierge butler (pictured with Sofia Vergara) 

Later, Higgins pulls a few strings and Mitch and Cam end up in the hot tub with David and Courteney who don’t realize the couple are recording them for their outgoing phone messages.

Higgins is summoned by Gloria after she gets stuck on the water slide and he climbs on to try and help her out. 

In October, David confirmed rumours that he was set for a cameo in the comedy’s final season alongside Courteney as he went on to share a snap with her while reading a script. 

Plot: The episode saw Alex (Ariel Winter) move into a swanky apartment building and all her family crash to use the posh amenities - and try and meet David

Plot: The episode saw Alex (Ariel Winter) move into a swanky apartment building and all her family crash to use the posh amenities – and try and meet David

Party: The plan paid off for Mitchell (Jesse) and Cam (Eric) as the pair were in a hilarious hot tub scene with the sports star and the Friends actress

 Party: The plan paid off for Mitchell (Jesse) and Cam (Eric) as the pair were in a hilarious hot tub scene with the sports star and the Friends actress 

Game: David and Courteney were at the complex to take part in a celebrity bowling tournament

Game: David and Courteney were at the complex to take part in a celebrity bowling tournament 

Thrilled: Higgins pulls a few strings and Mitch and Cam end up in the hot tub with David and Courteney

Thrilled: Higgins pulls a few strings and Mitch and Cam end up in the hot tub with David and Courteney

Stunning: Courteney looked nothing short of sensational for her cameo in the episode

Stunning: Courteney looked nothing short of sensational for her cameo in the episode 

Excitement: David looked thrilled to be taking part in the bowling tournament

Excitement: David looked thrilled to be taking part in the bowling tournament 

Courteney also shared a picture, where David stripped off into a pair of swimming trunks to show off his hunky physique while posing with the actress.

She joked that the pair were ‘Too hot in the hot tub!’ as they joined the Modern Family alumni in the water. 

And in David’s snap he looked incredible excited as he held onto a script and joked: ‘I met a new FRIEND today at work.’ 

Trouble: Higgins is summoned by Gloria after she gets stuck on the water slide and he climbs on to try and help her out

Trouble: Higgins is summoned by Gloria after she gets stuck on the water slide and he climbs on to try and help her out

Guest stars: In October, David confirmed rumours that he was set for a cameo in the comedy's final season alongside Courteney

Guest stars: In October, David confirmed rumours that he was set for a cameo in the comedy’s final season alongside Courteney 

Starstruck: Mitch was thrilled the plan paid off and he got to meet David and Courteney

Starstruck: Mitch was thrilled the plan paid off and he got to meet David and Courteney 

Style: Courtney wore her raven tresses in an updo for the episode along with hoop earrings and a gold necklace

Style: Courtney wore her raven tresses in an updo for the episode along with hoop earrings and a gold necklace

Crowd: At one point in the episode, Higgins got into the hot tub with Mitch and Cam

Crowd: At one point in the episode, Higgins got into the hot tub with Mitch and Cam 

Mishaps: Higgins became involved in a number of hi-jinks in the episode in his desire to help the family

Mishaps: Higgins became involved in a number of hi-jinks in the episode in his desire to help the family

It comes after David’s wife Victoria, 45, joked he had a new ‘Modern Family’, as the Beckham brood posed with Mitchell Pritchett in a throwback snap from three years ago.

She wrote: ‘3 years later, @davidbeckham found a new #ModernFamily. Episode launching tonight in the US at EST 9PM! PS- nice T-shirt @romeobeckham x VB’.

David also uploaded on his own profile. The retired footballer beamed as he posed with his sons Romeo, 17, Cruz, 14, and daughter Harper, eight, with the comedy show’s iconic cast. 

Behind-the-scenes: Courteney previously shared a snap of the group during filming of the episode

Behind-the-scenes: Courteney previously shared a snap of the group during filming of the episode