From the moment Ellen began inviting child guests with viral stories, impressive talents, or irresistible personalities, certain kids have stood out—clips of their appearances racked up massive view counts online and have stuck in popular memory.

These are some of the most‑viewed or most‑memorable kid guests, and what made them special.

Aldrich Lloyd Talonding was a teenage boy from the southern Philippines whose soulful rendition of “Dance with My Father” (originally by Luther Vandross) gained traction on YouTube. Ellen saw the video, praised him, and invited him to perform on the show.

Though not all sources provide exact view counts, his appearance is often cited among early examples of Ellen leveraging internet virality to bring kid performers into a broader audience.

Noah “Apparently Kid” Ritter became a viral sensation after saying “apparently” many times during a local news interview when he was about five years old. Ellen had him on her show more than once, and his bits are among the most remembered of all kid guest appearances.

The combination of his candid personality, repeated use of “apparently,” and his interactions on Ellen endeared him to audiences and made his clips go viral.

Sophia Grace Brownlee and Rosie McClelland skyrocketed to internet fame after their performance of Nicki Minaj’s “Super Bass” on Ellen in 2011.

Sophia Grace (then about 8) sang, Rosie (about 5) danced. Their performance has amassed tens of millions of views and remains one of the iconic kid‑guest moments on the show.

Mason Ramsey, known as the “Walmart yodeling kid,” performed “Lovesick Blues” inside a Walmart, went viral, and was later invited on Ellen.

His performance on the show continued to generate buzz, not only because of his talent but because of the contrast between his humble setting (yodeling in a store) and the glamor of a talk show appearance. It’s one of the most emotional/affectionate moments viewers remember.

Balang (John Phillip Bughaw), a young dance sensation from the Philippines, is another kid guest whose Ellen appearances are among the most‑viewed. He first appeared dancing to “Bang Bang”, later to “Nae Nae”, and his viral energy and joyful performances resonated across social media.

Liang Liang, a three‑year‑old from Shandong Province, China, charmed audiences by dancing, doing a simple magic trick, and reciting the alphabet in English (with his accent and style)

The clip of Liang Liang dancing went viral globally (over 60 million plays in some reports). His appearance on Ellen further cemented his status in the “most‑viewed kid guest” conversation.

Heaven King is another young dancer who captivated audiences early. At about 3 years old, she went viral dancing to Beyoncé via a video with her mom.

She appeared on Ellen and repeatedly over time, showing off her dance moves and big personality. Her repeated appearances helped accumulate a large view count.

Greyson Chance, though older than a toddler, first came to attention as a kid via a YouTube video of his performance in sixth grade singing Lady Gaga’s “Paparazzi.” Ellen featured him, and his continued growth as a musician gave his initial appearance long‑lasting interest.

Kai Langer, a Filipino kid, performed Bruno Mars’s “Grenade” on Ellen at a very young age (around 4). He later became memorable not only for the voice but for the cute interaction—asking Ellen to be his girlfriend, for example—and for returning to the show. These moments tend to generate repeated views.

Brielle Milla, a child prodigy of sorts, could recite the periodic table (or large sections of it) at age three. Her intelligence and confidence, alongside the novelty of the talent, made her appearances very popular. She’s also revisited the show multiple times, which helps accumulate view count.

What ties many of these kid guests together isn’t just raw talent or cuteness—it’s the virality: they first became known (or got a boost) via online clips, social media, or local news segments; then Ellen amplified that exposure by bringing them onto the show.

The show’s audience + the clip sharing on YouTube, Facebook, etc., produces a feedback loop, pushing view counts up dramatically.

Though I tried to list the top 10 as best documented in various sources, it’s worth noting that exact rankings can vary depending on what metric is used (YouTube views, Ellen’s own site, social media shares, etc.). If you like, I can try to compile a definitive ranked list with estimated view counts for each. Would you prefer that?