Allison Holker addresses criticism following revelations about her late husband, Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss
Allison Holker has addressed the backlash surrounding her upcoming memoir, which divulges personal insights about her late husband, Stephen “tWitch” Boss. In an Instagram story released on Wednesday, she clarified, “To Stephen’s admirers, and our family and friends, my sole aim in crafting this book is to narrate my story and a segment of my life with Stephen to assist others.” She continued, “Much like you, I never truly understood what occurred, and even as I attempt to piece it together, I may never fully comprehend.”
Stephen, known for his genial presence as DJ on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” and as a celebrated dancer on “So You Think You Can Dance,” tragically took his life in December 2022 at the age of 40, mere days after marking their ninth wedding anniversary.
Holker, also a dancer, revealed in an exclusive interview with People magazine that while organizing her husband’s funeral, she stumbled upon a hidden trove of drugs, including mushrooms and various pills. “I was with a close friend, sorting through the closet to choose an outfit for his funeral,” she recounted. “Discovering those items was a jarring moment, as I unearthed things I never knew existed. It was unsettling to realize how much was concealed from me.”
She expressed, “Uncovering this was terrifying, yet it helped me understand he was grappling with immense struggles and concealing them, possibly due to shame.”
Stephen’s mother, Connie Boss Alexander, responded with a statement on Instagram on Thursday, expressing her family's dismay over the “misleading and hurtful claims” about her son. “The recent falsehoods about Stephen have breached every boundary of decency. As his mother, I refuse to let these accusations remain unanswered,” she declared. “We won’t tolerate his name and legacy being tarnished. Neither he nor his children deserve this.”
Connie, who has maintained a low profile for two years, shared, “My main focus has been on healing and staying connected to my grandchildren.” She added, “Reading these false claims about our beloved Stephen compelled me to speak out. Our family is dedicated to preserving his name and memory and will vigorously defend his honor.”
Holker's Instagram note continued, “Should you choose to read the book, you'll hopefully see my intent to honor the love and life I shared with Stephen and our three wonderful children, along with the more intricate facets of our lives.” She expressed a desire that “by sharing our story, perhaps I can aid someone who sees themselves or a loved one in Stephen's experience.”
She also mentioned that all profits from the memoir will support Move with Kindness, a mental health foundation she initiated in Stephen’s memory. “My aspiration is to prevent the loss of another husband, brother, father, or friend to suicide,” Holker wrote.
Stephen and Holker's romance blossomed during Season 7 of “So You Think You Can Dance” in 2010. “We danced together at the wrap party and have been inseparable since,” Stephen told People months before his passing.
Holker’s memoir, “This Far,” is set for release on February 4.
