Allison Holker, the beloved dancer and “So You Think You Can Dance” judge, who was married to Stephen “tWitch” Boss until his tragic death in 2022, seems to be giving fans a glimpse into a new chapter of her life.
On Wednesday, Holker, 36, shared a simple yet telling Instagram post that appears to softly introduce a new romance. The photo, featuring shadows on the ground, shows her holding hands with someone. The caption? Just a red heart emoji.
Fans and friends quickly filled the comments with love and support. Amanda Kloots, who lost her husband, Broadway star Nick Cordero, to COVID-19 in 2020, expressed her happiness for Holker, writing, “Very happy for you.”
Holker is a mother of three: 16-year-old Weslie Fowler, 8-year-old Maddox Laurel Boss, and 4-year-old Zaia Boss. Her late husband, Stephen Boss—better known as “tWitch”—was a renowned choreographer, DJ, and former co-host of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.” He passed away by suicide in December 2022, just days after their ninth wedding anniversary.
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Allison Holker Reflects on Grief: ‘I Had 13 Magical Years’
Since Stephen’s passing, Holker has been open about her journey through grief, sharing her experiences on social media and in interviews.
In January, she released a children’s book titled Keep Dancing Through: A Boss Family Groove, which she co-authored with Stephen before his death. They began working on the story together in 2021, she revealed during an appearance on The School of Greatness podcast.
Holker has also discussed the challenges of navigating her own grief while supporting her children and their community. She said:
“There was so much love and joy that my family has learned and experienced, and that is the reason for this pain. That is something beautiful. I had 13 magical years that a lot of people don’t get to have. I got to have that grand love.”
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Facing Public Expectations While Grieving
Being a public figure, Holker has faced various opinions on how she should handle her grief. She has addressed this directly, saying:
“People have a lot of opinions on how I should be handling myself, how I should be handling the grief, and what they expect to see, what they expect me to say, what they expect to hear from me.”
Holker emphasized the importance of going through her grieving process in her own way and at her own pace. “I’ve always been a person that I have to do things my way, in my own pacing, in my own time, and that’s going to come sometimes with a lot of emotion for other people,” she added.
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“I’ve had to challenge myself to stay my own course because I have to go through this at my time to be the best version of myself and the best version for my kids. Then I can come forward and use my voice to help as many people as I can.”
As Allison Holker continues to navigate this new phase of her life, she does so with grace, resilience, and the support of her loving community.