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Stephen “tWitch” Boss’ Mom Slams Allison Holker’s “Misleading and Hurtful Claims”
Stephen “tWitch” Boss’ mom is letting her opinion be known.
Amid the growing noise over Allison Holker’s recent interview—in which she made claims about her late husband’s drug use and that he made allusions in a journal that he was sexually abused by a male figure as a child—Connie Boss Alexander is slamming the allegations.
“Our family is absolutely appalled by the misleading and hurtful claims made about my son, Stephen Boss,” she wrote on Instagram Jan. 9, adding that the publications spreading “untruths” have “crossed every line of decency.”
“As his mother, I will not let these accusations go unanswered,” Connie added. “We will not stand by while his name and legacy are tarnished.”
While Connie—who noted Stephen doesn’t “deserve this”—has remained mostly out of the spotlight since he died by suicide in Dec. 2022, these allegations prompted her to speak out publicly.
“For the last two years, I have remained quiet and away from the public eye to protect my family,” she wrote, before addressing Stephen and Allison’s kids Weslie, 16, Maddox, 8, and Zaia, 5. “My primary focus has been on healing and attempting to remain connected to my grandchildren.”
“But when I read these dreadful claims about my baby, our beloved Stephen, I realized I could not stay silent any longer,” she added. “Our family will ensure his name and memory are protected, and we are committed to defending his honor.”
Connie isn’t the only member of Stephen’s family or loved ones to comment on Allison’s interview.
Following the professional dancer’s sit down with People, Stephen’s brother Dré Rose and Courtney Ann Platt, who says she was a close friend of the couple, spoke out.
Courtney, for her part, wrote on Instagram, “This is by far the most tacky, classless, opportunistic act I have ever seen in my entire life.”
The fitness trainer also accused Allison of treating Connie “like garbage this entire time” and called out Allison’s memoir for airing “dirty laundry,” saying that in doing so, Allison is “attempting to dim the bright loyal, loving, light that was your husband, my friend.”
Stephen’s brother Dré weighed in by resharing Courtney’s post to his Instagram Story, writing, “No lies told…”
For her part, Allison shared a statement in which she defended her upcoming memoir as well as her decision to come forward with her claims about Stephen’s life, expressing her hopes that doing so might help someone else who is struggling.
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“To fans of Stephen and our family and friends,” Allison wrote in a lengthy note on her Instagram Story Jan. 8. “I want to be clear that my only intention in writing the book is to share my own story as well as part of my life with Stephen to help other people. Just like you.”
She added, “If you decide to read the book, hopefully you’ll see my intention is to celebrate the love and life I shared with Stephen and our three beautiful children, and also the more complex aspects of both of our lives. I hope that by sharing our full story maybe I can help someone else who might see themselves or a loved one in Stephen.”
For more on Stephen’s life, keep reading.
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Homecoming
Allison posted a photo of daughter Weslie heading to her high school homecoming dance in October 2023.
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Dance Return
Allison shared her first new dance video since Stephen’s death, appearing in a TikTok with daughter Weslie in August 2023. The two danced to a remix of “My Heart Will Go On” from Titanic.
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Family Movie Night
Allison appeared with kids Weslie, Maddox and Zaia at the Los Angeles premiere of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse in May 2023.
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Thanksgiving 2022
“Thankful for family. Thankful for health. Thankful for love. Thankful for life,” Stephen wrote on Instagram in November 2022. “Sending y’all so much love from our family to yours. #bossfamily #turkeyday.”
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Happy Halloween 2022
The family dressed up as the Addams Family.
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Father’s Day 2022
“Happy Father’s Day!!!!” Stephen wrote on Instagram in June 2022. “Being a father to these three incredible children has been the greatest gift and duty ever. Big love to all the fathers and father figures out there. I hope you are showered in love today!! #fathersday”
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Family Father’s Day Photo
Stephen appeared with Allison, Weslie, Maddox and Zaia on Father’s Day 2022.
Happy 6th Birthday Maddox
Stephen appeared with son Maddox in March on the child’s 6th birthday in March 2022.
“Happy birthday son,” he wrote on Instagram. “Can’t believe this little prince Boss is already 6 years old. Where has the time gone. When did he get so tall? So smart? So capable and self reliant. Too quickly is the answer. But I couldn’t be more proud of the light he continues to bring to the world. Also, how everyday he is teaching me to be a better father and man…….as I’m teaching him. It’s a beautiful cycle.”
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Ho Ho Ho!
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Family Dance 2021
The family members wore matching Children’s Place holiday PJs and showcase their dance moves in September 2021.
Instagram / Stephen “tWitch” Boss
Happy Halloween 2021
Sunny day…
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Father-Son Dance 2021
Stephen danced with son Maddox.
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Family Dance
The two danced with their son Maddox in January 2021.
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Movie Night 2020
The two appeared with their kids Weslie and Maddox at the premiere of Disney’s Mulan reboot.
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Happy New Year 2020
On New Year’s Eve 2019, Allison shared this photo of herself with Stephen and youngest kids Maddox and Zaia, and reflected on their love story.
“An incredible decade!!” she wrote on Instagram. “In this decade, Weslie and I moved to LA, I met Stephen and fell in love , we got married, we explored the world, we have amazing memories from our careers, I was able to create & grow with dance on SYTYCD, HIT THE FLOOR and DWTS. Hosted DISNEYS FAIRY TALE WEDDINGS. My favorite part was growing our family, having our beautiful children! #decade #newyearseve #funtolookback #life #love #experience #memories #newyork @sir_twitch_alot.”
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Bump and Grind
At 40 weeks pregnant and due to give birth to their daughter Zaia any day, Allison shared this video of herself dancing with Boss in November 2019.
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Movie Night 2019
The two appeared with their kids Weslie and Maddox at the premiere of Disney’s Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil.
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Movie Night 2018
The couple and their kids Weslie and Maddox attended the premiere of Disney’s Ralph Breaks the Internet in Hollywood.
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