Allison Holker is bravely sharing her heart-wrenching journey following the tragic loss of her husband, Stephen “tWitch” Boss, who died by suicide at the age of 40 in December 2022. In a candid interview with People magazine, just over two years after Boss's passing, Holker reflects on the unimaginable challenges she faced while uncovering the hidden struggles of someone she loved so dearly. Her upcoming memoir, This Far: My Story of Love, Loss, and Embracing the Light, aims to provide insight into her experience, but it has not come without controversy.

Who is Allison Holker?

Allison Holker is a renowned dancer and choreographer best known for her roles on So You Think You Can Dance, where she both competed and later served as a judge. Holker first met tWitch during the show's seventh season, where both were all-stars. The couple married in 2013 and raised three children together, with tWitch adopting Holker's daughter from a previous relationship. Recently, Holker made her debut as a judge on SYTYCD in 2024, and she is currently in a relationship with tech CEO Adam Edmunds.

Holker’s Revelations About tWitch

In her revealing interview, Holker shared a distressing experience where she found a “cornucopia” of drugs, including substances she had to research, hidden in Boss's shoe boxes while preparing for his funeral. “It was a really scary moment in my life,” she confessed. This experience led her to understand the depth of her late husband's struggles, suggesting that he hid his pain out of love for her and their family. She also discussed reading Boss's journals, discovering references to past traumas, including childhood abuse, that plagued him throughout his life. Holker hopes that by sharing these intimate details, she might reach others grappling with similar issues.

Family Reactions Spark Controversy

However, Holker’s revelations have sparked intense backlash from Boss's family and friends. His brother, Dré Rose, shared a critical Instagram post from a family friend, Courtney Ann Platt, who accused Holker of exploiting Boss's struggles for personal gain. Platt described Holker's actions as “tacky” and a form of a “smear campaign,” implying a betrayal of the family. Similarly, Boss's cousin, Darielle, and other family members voiced their disbelief regarding Holker's claims about drugs found after Boss's death, citing an autopsy report that showed no illicit substances in his system.

Darielle went further to claim that Holker has been attempting to diminish Boss's legacy and allegedly prevented family members from seeing their children. In a series of inflammatory social media posts, family members accused Holker of crafting a narrative that doesn't align with the family's understanding of the circumstances surrounding Boss's death.

Holker’s Response to Criticism

In the face of criticism, Holker maintains her composure and reiterates her intentions. Kelly Gibson, a former guest on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, commented on the situation, suggesting Holker should reconsider her decision to speak publicly. Holker responded, “I’ll always love you. Just trying to help people feel safe to ask for help and support.”

The ongoing feud raises questions about the intricacies of grief and the complex nature of relationships after the loss of a loved one. Holker's memoir is slated for release in February, and it aims to shed light on her journey of healing while advocating for openness about mental health struggles.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255. Remember: you are not alone, and support is available.