Who is Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss’ wife Allison Holker? Couple celebrated 9th wedding anniversary just 3 days ago
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Stephen tWitch Boss celebrated his ninth wedding anniversary with wife Allison Holker on December 10, just three days before his shocking death by suicide on Tuesday. DJ tWitch of The Ellen DeGeneres Show DJ was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound at a Los Angeles hotel room.
"It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to share my husband Stephen has left us," Allison shared in an exclusive statement to People. "Stephen lit up every room he stepped into. He valued family, friends and community above all else and leading with love and light was everything to him," she continued.
"He valued family, friends and community above all else and leading with love and light was everything to him. He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans. To say he left a legacy would be an understatement, and his positive impact will continue to be felt. I am certain there won't be a day that goes by that we won’t honor his memory."
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'I feel so blessed and loved'
On December 10, Allison had shared an Instagram post to celebrate their their ninth wedding anniversary. “It’s our 9th anniversary!! I couldn’t be more grateful to celebrate this perfect magical day!!!” Allison gushed.
“Saying YES to @sir_twitch_alot has been one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life!! I feel so blessed and loved!!” she continued. “I love you baby and I will never take you or OUR love for granted! I LOVE YOU #happyanniversary#bosswedding2013.”
The late DJ also marked the milestone with his own Instagram tribute to his wife, writing, “Happy anniversary my love @allisonholker#9years .”
A picture-perfect couple
tWitch and Allison met while competing during season 7 of So You Think You Can Dance in 2010. Soon tey began dating. "We shared a dance at the wrap party of that season of So You Think You Can Dance and we have been together ever since," tWitch told PEOPLE in February 2022. Allison added, "There was no dialogue, there was no conversation or a first hangout. Literally, we danced and we were together holding hands the very next day—and we never looked back."
The couple eventually got engaged in 2013 — tWitch surprised Allison by getting down on one knee and proposing while they were filming a commercial. That December, they got married at SYTYCD creator Nigel Lythgoe's Villa San-Juliette Vineyard & Winery in Paso Robles, CA.
Who is Allison Holker?
Allison is well known for her work as a dancer, choreographer, and actor. She was born in Anoka County, Minnesota. Allison, like tWitch, participated in season 2 of So You Think You Can Dance competitions and seasons 7 through 14 of all-star competitions.
On the acting side, Allison has had roles in several productions, including High School Musical (2006), High School Musical 2 (2007), and Footloose (2011), as per the SUN. Presently, Allison spends her days hosting the Disney+ series Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings and the HGTV program Design Star: Next Gen. It’s our 9th anniversary!! I couldn’t be more grateful to celebrate this perfect magical day!!! Saying YES to @sir_twitch_alot has been one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life!! I feel so blessed and loved!! I love you baby and I will never take you or OUR love for granted! I LOVE YOU.
How many children do tWitch and Allison have?
The celebrity couple shared three children together. tWitch adopted Allison's daughter, Weslie, 14, and then had two kids of their own, Maddox, 6, and Zaia, 3.
In November 2022, the couple opened up about their kids and the possibility of expanding their family while speaking with Jennifer Hudson on her eponymous daytime show. When talking about their youngest daughter, Hudson asked if they "miss having a newborn in the house."
"I sure do," Allison said firmly as both her husband and the audience reacted with surprise. "I think we would love to start trying for another one." Asked how he felt, tWitch replied, "We do. I love the little babies, I love them. It's a constant conversation," as per a report in PEOPLE.