Ellen's Life-Changing Surprise for an Amazing New York City Dance Crew

The Bronx-based W.A.F.F.L.E dance crew is known for performing impressive routines on New York City subways, and after a video of them dancing on the train went viral, Ellen welcomed them to the show to perform. Plus, she gave them the biggest tip they've ever received, thanks to her friends at Walmart.
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[@ipshita154]

Performing together as a unit is better than competing each other. P R E A C H

[@trinaatwell81]

Quote of the year!

[@suryaprakash24]

~Kevin Durant on the golden State warriors

[@FaithandNova]

Loved it

[@sabihah]

If you can't beat 'em, join 'em!

[@myfaithlove9393]

I love when he said that way better God bless those young man 💟

[@christinachang740]

What I loved the most was the way these guys looked at each other and the smiles and positivity they had for each other when someone was dancing or talking. Truly a family. Their smiles definitely started my day off with a smile in my heart. Ellen, I don't know if you'll ever truly know how much you do for people and just what an impact it makes in people's lives. You are truly, truly a legit saint. Thank you for being a beacon of light in this often too dark world.

[@livinggood7522]

Well said!

[@ItsAllLove4Real]

ABSOLUTELY!💝

[@elisha2247]

I caught that too. They all want to see each other win

[@ZombieQueen]

Walmart should do a Commercial with them.... Who else agrees?

[@craymay4766]

Zombie Queen that would be great!!!!

[@BrownskinnChronicles]

Zombie Queen or macys

[@mariowii643]

They're bigger than Walmart

[@ZombieQueen]

Sellabit NYC I know but Walmart are the ones that sponsored.

[@mariowii643]

@@ZombieQueen I understand but we don't have a Walmart in NYC LOL

[@ameliaafuhaamango1612]

Thats why ellen is blessed bc she blesses other people I love u ellen

[@biglou1186]

These kids deserve it. You know how difficult it is to put on any show. Now imagine doing it in front of New Yorkers commuting to work. It takes guts! Thanks Ellen.

[@PudWhacker]

💯💯💯

[@tiffanynew4419]

Yes it does

[@dennissimpson8074]

They are doing the right thing staying off the street staying positive y'all keep your head up🙏👏👏👏👏

[@ramsonboy4339]

Givers never lack... always learn to give!! God bless this beautiful lady!

[@itzlia432]

718Moto I don’t think they’re all kids 😂 one of them has a son

[@patricia-annecockburn9656]

I love this so much. Their reaction is priceless; Who else kept hitting back to see their reactions... I sure was. Awesome!!!! *These young men are phenomenal!!!!!!!*

[@cutiesong8455]

U sure was awesome 😀🙄😁

[@marialua342]

I was 🙌🏻 cried of happiness for them 😭☺️

[@NYAZWoman]

I was born and raised in the Bronx and lived there for 48 years before I moved to Arizona. I've never seen these guys, but I certainly have seen many a dancer and singer on the subways going to and from work in midtown. It's not easy doing what they do. The platforms are packed with people especially during rush hours, so there isn't even any room for them to dance. So much talent out there. I'm proud to say these boys come from my side of town. WTG W.A.F.F.L.E. Dance Crew. My next visit to see family and friends I will look out for you guys. Congratulations!!! You are proof that where you come from doesn't have to define you.

[@GuiulianoCruz]

I grew up in NYC watching kids like this dance their way thru a day trying to get money to get by.... Loved this moment. Love Ellen

[@lalalady06]

Ellen was determined to get these tears😭😭! everytime she put 10,000 in their joy lit me up!

[@LISAakacrim]

lol she got min too!! Thank you Ellen for just being you

[@jayeshthombre1360]

Did not expected that much money😲. I thought they would meet a celebrity. But wow 👌🏻. Ellen is just Soo amazing

[@havvanuro.c4193]

That guy just brought pole dancing to an whole other level😂

[@newlinnerevents9864]

Thought I was the only one that saw that move 😂. Killaaaaaaaa

[@veronicajackson2025]

They are amazing. They were so humble just with getting her first offer of just $10,000. So cool!.

[@MichaelPineda22]

god bless u Ellen.

[@chouter21]

god bless walmart

[@OP-xf7fl]

No God bless Ellen. Walmart is just paying AD Ellen is the one that gave them money.

[@chouter21]

Simic SRB97. No, Walmart gave the $100,000. Do you know how advertising works?

[@OP-xf7fl]

@@chouter21 That's exactly how it works. They gave $100.000 for AD

[@chouter21]

Simic SRB97. Exactly. So they gave the money, not Ellen.

[@leannex6378]

I hope they spread there positivity and get more kids off the streets through dance👍

[@neferazure]

"So let's do $10k" Them: Aight coo we each finna get $1k each, thats gonna be nice. "ANDY, I NEED ANOTHER $10K" Them: Oohh snap we each bout to get a couple grand that's gonna be nice to pay some bills maybe rent, go shopping a little, thanks! "ANDY, I NEED ANOTHER $10K..!" Them: Awwwwww SNAP! We paid! We PAID! "Ya know what Andy? There's 10 of you so let's do $100k so they EACH get $10k.." Them: OHHHHHHHHHHH MY GOODNESS! WOW! *FREAKING OUT* THANK YOU! THANK YOU! This is like the best thing I've seen all year. Always good to sow unto someone else's life whenever you can. Be the source of someone else's blessing. This was great to watch and the BEST part is their reactions! So happy for them! I've been following them for a while now and they're always so cheerful and happy when they are dancing. Not to mention, good people. I'm glad they got this nice gift. This was beautiful. Absolutely beautiful.

[@adeezbabee1016]

I've been watching them dance for years. This makes me so happy for them. Thank you Ellen for all you do and all the hearts you touch!! You are truly a Godsend ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@EyeSeeTheTruth]

Thank You Ellen, I’m not a WAFFLE member…yet… but as a Bronx native and litefeet dancer I can vouch for what Kiddy and Sha we’re saying , the litefeet culture has been mistreated and misunderstood for a long time however this generous contribution you made to just a few of what represents 'Litefeet' is a building block not just for WAFFLE but for the rest of the community and our relationship with the rest of the world. This is HUGE.

[@courtr1588]

I'm glad you said "yet." I hope that you reach your goals, man. :)

[@trlb5671]

It's beautiful what they are doing :) Hope you can take part but either way looks like you have some great people around you :)

[@brownbronxbaby]

LOHSOUL Ur Time is on the WAY!!! That’s My Nephew Da In The Back & As I told Him & To WAFFLE NEVER GIVE UP!! LOHSOUL Ur NEXT IN LINE!!! I Applaud U In ADVANCE 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽!!!

[@lofi5787]

God bless you.

[@moniquekyahlovewilson2374]

This is the best Ellen ever!!!! Something abut this episode had me in tears (happy ones) way before the money even came out!!! Ellen from all the way in Jamaica I just want to let you know how much you inspire me. I want to start a project here in Jamaica geared at providing art supplies for schools in the rural communities that service the nations poorest. Art has always been an escape for me and I believe these kids deserve an escape. Everytime I want to start life throws me a curve ball but I'm praying to start January 2019. Keep doing what you're doing because you are changing the world. Number one on my bucket list is coming to a live taping of your show!!!!

[@janehallett8326]

I find you inspiring. Thank you

[@violettestevenson1701]

You are inspiring!

[@Carmen-eye-zed]

They need to be in a video with Chris Brown, Ciara, Teyana Taylor. The hypeness of it is amazing.

[@giovannaj1981]

Lol i kept dividing it by 10 and saying thats nice bur they each get 1 thousand oh now two thousand lol then said said its 10 of you so lets just give you all 10 thousand. Wow amazing! Happy for these young & positive men

[@KongMingKai]

Same hahaha

[@giselabahena1526]

A thousand was still a lot

[@childofthemighty1341]

I did the same when they got the first 10k..lol

[@gabrielbarrientes1200]

So was I

[@P0lskiePIW0]

I would be happy with 50 bucks right now hahahaua i would cry if i would get 1000

[@perla683ify]

They looked so happy for each other 😭

[@samanthaazira]

It has become my daily routine to start my day with Ellen. Thank you so much for bringing joy to my life!!

[@javennabellinger2556]

Soo happy the comment section is not disabled!!!👏😉 Ellen I truly believe and feel you are a genuine person! I also ❤️ you! The Dancers are sooo creative, full of talent, and entertaining! I would ❤️ to see a Netflix special, Hallmark, Lifetime etc of their lives including them making it on the Ellen Show!!❤️👏

[@jojopemb2218]

As a New Yorker myself, born and raised in the Bronx, this warmed my heart in *_SOOOOOOOO_* many ways!!! ♥️🔥♥️🔥♥️🔥♥️🔥♥️🔥♥️🔥♥️🔥♥️🔥♥️🔥♥️

[@twinklewells5060]

Me too

[@MiMi-bs3th]

Man , you just gotta love Ellen 😍

[@veronicablessedandhighlyfa8958]

This lady is a beautiful soul. I want to be like her😇

[@Siri_Hari_plays]

U sure can be😇

[@TosingerT]

I’m already like her, I just need the money to give away 😄

[@kimberlyme4592]

LOVE THESE GUYS AND THIS WAS ONE OF THE BEST SHOWS ELLEN HAS HAD!!!! My brothers! BEAUTIFUL BLACK MEN!!! 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@rebeccaatlanta1185]

Who’s here after seeing them on AGT? 🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️

[@kylee_mc28]

Me. I CAN’T SAY THIS ENOUGH THEY ARE MY FAVORITE ACT

[@valeriehinton6081]

Rebecca this dance group is utterly amazing. They should be featured on the maga screen in Time Square .

[@priyankajain9948]

Ellen the generous..

[@loveleighfiji]

Priyanka Jain 😀👍🏼🙏🏼

[@Jadedhighlights]

Yess

[@deb7457]

Priyanka Jain That was very good!

[@dlneal72]

I see what you did the there

[@LuhanaTais]

To all my New Yorkers this one was for y’all 🗣❤️

[@QweenKoopa-]

Facts

[@emelygonzalez2337]

I cried deadass

[@misslioness8091]

Deadass

[@Erica-rz1yb]

Yurrr

[@XRTISTMusic]

YURRRR

[@teshatesha9915]

They dance gracefully. And Ellen is such a charmer! Great job Ellen. Beautiful.

[@shayneptune]

I love the pause when Ellen said "Now there's 10 of you, right?" Then came the explosion of happiness when they realized they were *each* going home with $10,000.00. How can you not respect this woman for being so generous! Living up to her last name!!

[@lore1175]

This makes me so happy. Growing in a bad neighborhood seeing violence, maybe drugs, can make just give up on your dreams, think that you would never do great things and just be a part of the dark side in your community; but this guys decided they don’t want that dark energy in their lives, they want to make a positive impact on people’s live and that’s why Ellen supports them, not just because they are amazing dancers but also because they didn’t let their lives be dragged by the darkness

[@NicoleJessica]

They’re so grateful, I love seeing them dance out here ❤️❤️❤️ so happy to see them getting more opportunities

[@tiffanymharris2986]

Who's watching in 2020 before their AGT audition?

[@shawnaadams2172]

I just can't stop rewinding this! Through tears, I have studied each one''s reaction. Some in disbelief. Some in shock. The one young man snatched his hat off and just let out a scream at the top of his lungs! I can only imagine the struggle and pain and need that he was exhaling as he let out that sound of joy! I love to see people be blessed! Especially young people! Kudos to Ellen and her team that always seek to make life better for another!

[@zhenghanshi9863]

I really like their idea as performing together to bring the energy to the NY people. That's real

[@sstielia4089]

Thank you for suporting this lovely young group. Love love love it 💚💙💛❤💜

[@somsri9820]

Omg I just came here from AGT. They got the golden buzzer!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@SoluteQuissy]

Thank you so much for changing peoples lives Ellen you mean the world to me and your kindness is endless

[@PurpleDragonGuy1]

Ellen you just made me tear up, I don't know what else to say you are so great! May God bless you even more than what you have been! You are definitely an ANGEL!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@johey4udubai798]

Ellen the way you are putting smiles and and joy in people’s life is amazing. You are such an lovely person

[@timm5739]

What??? One more what?? Omg.. I've been writing Ellen for so long, the problem is that the only talent I have is Loving her. So hopefully that's gonna go viral one day.

[@Angedoescoversongs]

omg!!!!!!! i use to see these guys on the train all l the time i am in tears! i am so happy for them . i hope that the money that they have received will help to jump start their best lives. and build a future and a legacy they always wanted. Man, this really does make my heart full nyc is not a easy city to live in and those dancer on the trains they put their heart into every move every note. man this is amazing Thank you so much Ellen for taking the time to acknowledge these young talented young men . I appreciate you.

[@zubaidakhatun3524]

I cant even dance on still ground forget about moving train

[@wetdiaper2958]

Bcos u r a cartoon...🤣😂😁😆

[@rabiashaukat2095]

I love u ellen...u help others..its mind blowing to watch all the time... love u...may u live long...prayers for u...

[@seihundondorkharsyntiew4865]

I love Ellen because she was so kind 🥰🥰🥰🥰 God bless you Ellen

[@nasratansari6335]

Dear ELLEN I have started watching your show on youtube I am speechless for what you are doing specially life changing surprises. A big thanks to you and your crew for there hard work.

[@rayanpatel4974]

Who else is here after they got the golden buzzer on agt?

[@stepxstepdance]

Y’all!! Litefeet getting on Ellen and blessing them each with $10k is incredible! This culture and community will thrive for years because of opportunities like this 🙏 God bless

[@OreoTime1]

OMG!!! Tears of joy rolling down my face. Ellen, you are so, so nice and GENEROUSSS!!! It is people like you who makes this world a better place. God bless you always. God bless these young "dance crew" too. They are AMAZING!

[@jamiegarcia3896]

I’m dying at the fact that you just see Andy running back and forth 😭😂

[@EngineeringmyLife]

That was truly amazing to watch. Much love Ellen, I admire what you're doing for the community and people as individuals. You are inspiring all of us to bring our best forward because there is value in it. ❤

[@rnchell718]

I felt like this was an Oprah moment... "You get a car, you get a car".... All y'all get $10,000...

[@jesusistruth.sthazel-adaug3279]

This is how the world is supposed to be. Uplifting one another. Thank you Allen. Hopefully, we shall meet. From Canada.

[@sherry8327]

So much joy and a smile in my heart 💞 These amazing young men and Ellen are stars 🌌 above the stars... You will have and live all your dreams... Tears fell from my eyes down my cheeks...

[@stephieirene1]

Did they get to dance with Twitch?

[@zogmorpuss9441]

Ellen is one of the most wonderfully hearted people in the world

[@eliasbaldwin991]

I remember when they went to my middle school in the bronx(Emolior Academy) 4 years ago to dance and talk about our goals in the future and so on. It was only 3 of them at that time now it is a group of them. I'm happy for them that they got the attention they deserve .

[@mariadeguzman977]

Ugh yes Ellen you do so much! Thank you for choosing to highlight these hard working young black men. It’s important that the message they guys are spreading to be held on such a platform. Bless these men and I wish them more success

[@mohitsharma4511]

You inspire us so much Ellen. We love ya 💗💖💕💟💞💝💝💋💋💋💋

[@LaurenMca]

When I hear “it’s showtime” I get nervous that I’ll get kicked in the face 😂

[@lindawilliams-ragsdale2843]

O.M.G MOMZ JUST SHOWED ME THIS WAFFLE-CREW WAS AMAZING ELLEN SHE'S AMAZINGLY DOPE AS ALWAYS I FELT BLESS WATCHING THIS 💯 WHEN GO 2 NEWYORK I'M TIPPING THE HOMIES ALSO AND HOPEFULLY PUT SOMETHING TOGETHER WITH THEM WHAT A SHOW BLESSING 2 ELLEN YOU THE BLESS MA!!!

[@mecca1421]

This made me smile...I see these guys every now and then. Great job ellen!!!

[@buttertoes6304]

they just got the golden buzzer on america’s got talent so i think we’re gonna be seeing them a whole lot more!!

[@theavengers.]

Who watch this again in 2019?? They are real TALENT💪👍😍 Im glad can comment here

[@denyss3476]

Nov 2019, 1st time seeing it.. Very glad too. It is very inspiring..

[@janehallett8326]

June 2020, right after seeing them on AGT

[@v4tone21]

These are my boys!!! Love them and so proud of them!!!!!!!!! Stay blessed ya'll and positive ya'll! WAFFLE!!! BOOM!!!

[@wickedwitch4ever]

Wow! They can use that for school! Ellen is so kind.

[@kroakie4]

I saw these guys on AGT. They’re good guys. They deserve all the good things that come their way.

[@edgarfilho6129]

Oh my God! That´s awesome.God bless you all.I love you Ellen.

[@Sanfranshelley]

I hope she made sure they get home safe with that money! You know the 10 thousand dollar travel claim policy ... Enjoy it you 10 sweet boys you deserve it! Invest wisely...

[@livinggood7522]

They will make it home. No one can get in the way of destiny!!!

[@georgerivera3785]

You know all of ellens guest get brought on a private jet.

[@DCD4Ever]

IRS Activated!

[@mariowii643]

@@georgerivera3785 they flew Delta

[@violettestevenson1701]

I live in New York City and there are a lot of people dancing and they deserve what you did ellen!! Love you, Ellen!!!!!!!!

[@shecrazyhorse3122]

God Bless you Ellen and God Bless these young men for sharing their gifts with the world.😁😁😁😎

[@noemihinojosa2273]

God bless all of you young men. Stay safe and keep spreading joy.

[@le_mari]

Omg the ending made me tear up!!! Coming from the Bronx I know what it’s like! Congrats to all of them they deserve it!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Littlething41]

What's so sweet is that they were so grateful and excited with whatever amount she gave them. They will forever remember this day!

[@alilhuni4u]

Thank you Ellen and Walmart for blessing these ten young men with 100k they totally deserve it! You gave them a wonderful start.

[@djeannetso6263]

Love you Ellen n ur kindness.

[@samuraibrooks6443]

As us New Yorkers say ...... IT'S SHOWTIIIIMMMMMEEE !!!!!!!!!!!

[@afiacardi2686]

God bless this woman ,I wish we had someone like this in my country Ghana

[@lila39n.c.19]

May God Continue To Bless 🙏 You And Your Family Ellen. Your ❤️ is As Big As the 🌞. This is what God wants to see people he has Blessed to be that same Blessing to someone who's unfortunately. I have always said if I ever get the chance to become a Multi Millionaire I Know Without A Doubt I Would Be Just Like Ellen. I would be so ready to see people ❤️ melt with Love, Happiness, Joy And Most Of All "Appreciative".

[@deenewton5693]

I LOVE THEM!!! This made my day❤️ thank you

[@egonkl3in212]

What an amazing gift 4 those talented guys! Congrats Ellen!❤👏🤘

[@joysharma5705]

Love Love love love love them,Great dancers great young men ,great guys, please put them on A regular Dance show .we need them there positive ENERGY MAKES ME WANT TO DANCE ALL DAY GODBLESS AND I PRAY ALL YOU GUYS DREAMS COME TRUE

[@clintc.272]

This woman is amazing. The money is great,...but her heart is greater. The kindness and joy she spreads makes you want to BE better.

[@mwanikimichelle170]

Ellen MAY YOU NEVER LACK MAY YOU ALWAYS HAVE GOOD HEALTH MY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY 💕🔥 YOU ARE BLESSED 💕 I can’t with you💕 gosh , we need more people like you, leaders need to learn from you 💕

[@angel_godislovegarcia7573]

Wow your so amazing Ellen, may God bless you

[@blackcheryblossom]

I've seen them on the train coming to work and going home. They make my day brighter.😍😍😍🤗🤗. God bless Ellen. 💯💯

[@TeleGreenScreen]

Good thing happen to positive people these guys bring joy to other with little in return God Bless Ellen and Walmart for helping these kids for the inner city continue in a right path thru their dancing and music 🙏🏽

[@everlynejudith5445]

Ellen is Such an maizing person God bless you

[@1BAMFR]

These boys give off so much positivity!

[@buttertoes6304]

here from agt!!! i already love them. their talent is so interesting to watch, not the mention the fact that they’re very pleasing to look at🙈

[@jeanb.5405]

I really enjoy this group. They have come up with something new. I am so happy for these guys. It helps they are all handsome and some are cute LOL but seriously - they are very talented and they are POSITIVE which is very contagious.

[@wildcatgal1]

That was just amazing all the way around....wow. 😮

[@heathertaskinen2715]

WHAAAAT!? That was amazing. Moving to NY right now...

[@lesliegarrett4124]

Bless these young awesome men who deserve what was given to them from Ellen! Bless you too Ellen for making this wonderful surprise happen for them!

[@lawrence4463]

Performing together as a unit is better than competing with each other. Strong words right there!!!

[@juliansyah256]

It's amazing. . Ellen the best show ever 👍🏻

[@madisonojeda]

I was the first like 😄 Ellen I love you and your big heart! You’re such an amazing person. Also these guys are really good!!

[@guilhermelopes4459]

May God bless Walmart and Ellen for this kind donation and may God bless each one of them in order to put that money in a place where it will help them! May this be the first of many blessings in their lives!!

[@TeeB7]

Their energy got to me... 😭 good going guys...good luck..keep dancing and making people forget their worries....God Bless You Ellen..