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Most viewed Olympics video – London 2012 with Mr Bean

ByJean-Michel

Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson) makes a surprise appearance at the London 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony for a sketch that has become a cult classic: British humor, self-deprecation and a standing ovation at the heart of a global show.

Mr. Bean got caught up in the spirit of the Games – the video of his live performance on the sidelines of the London 2012 Olympics is simply the most-viewed video on the official Olympic Games YouTube channel, with over 138 million views as of 2025. Yuzuru Hanyu (JPN), the hero

Every two years, the world's best athletes gather for the Olympic Games — a celebration of sporting excellence watched by billions of people. But the Olympics are also a unique dialogue between sports, culture and ceremonies. In London in 2012, approximately 10,500 athletes from 204 countries clashed in 26 sportsFor 302 medal-winning events. Whether or not they make it onto the podium, they will forever enter the family of Olympians.
In the middle of this mural, Rowan Atkinson offered, in Mr. Bean, An unforgettable moment: a perfectly timed, silent sketch that made the world laugh and reminded everyone that the Olympic spirit also celebrates joy and camaraderie. Each edition has its legends—from Jesse Owens to Nadia Comaneci, from Jean-Claude Killy to Usain Bolt—and its memorable moments. The Mr. Bean of London 2012 is now one of them.

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