Allison Holker's recent interview promoting her memoir has sparked intense criticism following her revelation of personal details about her late husband, Stephen "tWitch" Boss. In an exclusive interview with People, Holker opened up about the intimate struggles her husband faced with addiction and childhood trauma, igniting a debate on whether this disclosure serves as a crucial step toward healing or an unwarranted betrayal of his legacy.
Holker shared that, at one point, she discovered a hidden collection of drugs in Boss's closet, along with journal entries that revealed the depths of his battles. She also discussed how Boss used marijuana to unwind after their children were asleep, describing it as his personal "alone time," which she did not mind. These intimate revelations have divided opinions, especially on social media, with critics accusing Holker of disrespecting tWitch's memory.
Among the dissenting voices is fitness influencer Kelly Gibson, who expressed disappointment, feeling that Holker’s actions tarnish tWitch's public image. However, others have come to her defense, asserting that the revelations raise important awareness about mental health struggles. In response to the criticism, Holker emphasized that her intent was to help others feel safe in seeking support.
Despite the backlash, Holker has found support from close friends, including longtime friend Jenna Dewan, who praised her vulnerability and courage. Tragically, even though Holker discovered the drugs, tWitch passed away by suicide—though no drugs or alcohol were found in his system at the time. His untimely death has only added to the complexity of this conversation, leaving his legacy forever intertwined with these painful revelations.
Holker shared that, at one point, she discovered a hidden collection of drugs in Boss's closet, along with journal entries that revealed the depths of his battles. She also discussed how Boss used marijuana to unwind after their children were asleep, describing it as his personal "alone time," which she did not mind. These intimate revelations have divided opinions, especially on social media, with critics accusing Holker of disrespecting tWitch's memory.
Among the dissenting voices is fitness influencer Kelly Gibson, who expressed disappointment, feeling that Holker’s actions tarnish tWitch's public image. However, others have come to her defense, asserting that the revelations raise important awareness about mental health struggles. In response to the criticism, Holker emphasized that her intent was to help others feel safe in seeking support.
Despite the backlash, Holker has found support from close friends, including longtime friend Jenna Dewan, who praised her vulnerability and courage. Tragically, even though Holker discovered the drugs, tWitch passed away by suicide—though no drugs or alcohol were found in his system at the time. His untimely death has only added to the complexity of this conversation, leaving his legacy forever intertwined with these painful revelations.
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00:00Alison Holker's latest interview promoting her memoir has sparked a wave of criticism
00:04as she reveals intimate details about her late husband, Stephen Twitchboss, including
00:09his battles with addiction and trauma.
00:12This has raised a controversial question, is she taking a step towards healing or betraying
00:16his legacy?
00:18In a recent exclusive interview with People, Holker, who is now dating tech CEO Adam Edmonds,
00:24opened up about discovering a cornucopia of drugs hidden in Boss' closet after his death,
00:29along with her late husband's journal entries, which detail his struggles with addiction
00:33and childhood trauma.
00:35During the interview, Holker admitted Boss occasionally used marijuana as a way to unwind,
00:40often smoking in the guest house after their children had gone to bed.
00:44She explained she didn't mind as that was his alone time to recharge.
00:49The 36-year-old So You Think You Can Dance alum later shared a clip of the interview
00:53on her Instagram, where the comments section quickly filled with polarized reactions.
00:59One critic wrote,
01:00"'You dead wrong.
01:01That ain't love or respect whatsoever.
01:03Shame on you for dragging his name like this' after his passing."
01:07Fitness influencer Kelly Gibson expressed her disappointment, stating,
01:11"'This whole thing made me sad.
01:13He's gone.
01:14Why tear apart his name?
01:16I was fully supportive of you moving on and being happy, but this paycheck was not worth
01:20disgracing his name.'"
01:22Holker responded to Gibson's comment, writing,
01:24"'I'll always love you.
01:26Just trying to help people feel safe to ask for help and support,' reaffirming her intention
01:31to use her platform to raise awareness about mental health."
01:34But not everyone agrees with Holker's decision to go public.
01:37Courtney Platt, a former So You Think You Can Dance co-star, criticized Holker's memoir
01:42as tacky and accused her of damaging Boss' legacy.
01:45Platt backed up her remarks with pointed allegations, stating,
01:48"'We all had assigned some weird NDA to attend his funeral, even his own mother, who
01:55you've treated like garbage this entire time.
01:57Let's not forget, you wouldn't even have had a husband if it wasn't for her.'"
02:01Jenna Dewan, a longtime friend of Holker, showed her support in an Instagram story,
02:06praising Holker's vulnerability.
02:08In the now-expired post, Dewan wrote,
02:11"'Love you' at Alison Holker and sharing this will help others know to reach out for
02:15help."
02:16Holker, in turn, has emphasized the positive impact she hopes Stephen's story will have,
02:20by posting messages of encouragement from fans on her own Instagram stories.
02:25Despite Alison discovering drugs in Stephen's closet, the charismatic DJ, best known as
02:30Ellen DeGeneres' beloved sidekick, tragically died by suicide, as confirmed by the Los Angeles
02:36County Medical Examiner, Horner.
02:38The official autopsy report, obtained by the New York Times, confirms that no drugs or
02:43alcohol were present in his system at the time of the dancer's passing on December
02:4713, 2022.
02:49As a conversation surrounding Alison Holker's memoir unfolds, one truth remains, Stephen
02:55Twitch Boss left an undeniable mark on those who knew and loved him, which helped him create
03:00a long-lasting legacy.
03:02If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available.
03:05Call or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org for support.