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News1816-01-2026, 16:52

BBC Interview Kids: Then & Now! Viral Stars Marion & James Charm Internet Again

  • Professor Robert E. Kelly's 2017 BBC interview was famously interrupted by his daughter Marion and son James, creating a viral sensation.
  • The original clip showed Marion confidently entering the room, followed by baby James in a bouncer, with their mother Kim Jung-A rushing to remove them.
  • The incident, watched over 62 million times, became a beloved moment showcasing the realities of family life during a serious broadcast.
  • A new video from 2025 shows an older Marion and James, now almost 12 and 9 respectively, smiling and waving, with their father in the background.
  • The family, including Marion (now Yena) and James, continues to embrace their accidental fame, calling the original incident a "public family blooper."

Why It Matters: The viral BBC interview kids, Marion and James, have grown up and continue to charm the internet.

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