Ellen Shares a Sweet Moment With the Guy Behind the Most Viral Ice Bucket Challenge Video

Ellen DeGeneres kicked off her season premiere by sitting down with Anthony Carbajal, who created an inspiring viral video about the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. As several celebrities completed the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, so did Anthony — and his funny, emotional video has now received more than 16 million views. Like his grandmother and his mother, Anthony has been diagnosed with ALS, and he got choked up while telling Ellen what her involvement has meant to his family. Watch the pair's moving conversation in the video above, then check out the videos below to see Anthony's buzzed-about video, plus Ellen accepting his nomination with one giant cooler of water.