Who is Weslie Fowler's biological father? SYTYCD's Allison Holker raised daughter with Stephen 'tWitch' Boss after split from ex-fiancé

'So You Think You Can Dance' Season 18 judge Allison Holker met Stephen 'tWitch' Boss in 2010 on the Fox show
PUBLISHED MAR 4, 2024
'SYTYC' judge Allison Holker shares daughter Weslie Fowler with ex-fiancé (Instagram/@allisonholker)
'SYTYC' judge Allison Holker shares daughter Weslie Fowler with ex-fiancé (Instagram/@allisonholker)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Weslie Renae Fowler is the biological daughter of 'So You Think You Can Dance' Season 18 judge Allison Holker Boss and the adoptive daughter of late DJ Stephen "tWitch" Boss. She was born on May 26, 2008, and is now fifteen years old.

Allison shares Weslie with her ex-fiancé, but the father's name is unclear. The teenager's parents posted her first Instagram photo in 2015.

'SYTYCDD' judge Allison Holker Boss with daughter Weslie Renae Fowler (Instagram/allisonholker)
'SYTYCDD' judge Allison Holker Boss with daughter Weslie Renae Fowler (Instagram/@allisonholker)

Weslie is not tWitch's biological daughter. The late star of 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' met Allison, Weslie's mother, on 'SYTYCD' as participants in 2010.

They dated briefly before tying the knot in 2013. When tWitch and Allison were married, the late, famous DJ legally adopted Weslie as his daughter.

Although it is not her legal name, Weslie has adopted the surname Boss on Instagram. After her adoptive father died, she went on a social media break, finally returning to TikTok in February 2023 to express how she missed him.

Stephen 'tWitch' Boss adopted 'SYTYCD' judge Allison Holker's daughter Weslie Fowler (Instagram/allisonholker)
Stephen 'tWitch' Boss adopted 'SYTYCD' judge Allison Holker's daughter Weslie Fowler (Instagram/@allisonholker)

Weslie Fowler honors Stephen 'tWitch' Boss on death anniversary

Weslie posted a picture of herself on Instagram, reminiscing about all the fun moments she had with her father.

"A year of missing you, but not a single day goes by without thinking of what you’ve given to the world. Your love, guidance, and wisdom continue to inspire me. Missing warm hugs, your wisdom, and the sound of your voice," she wrote.

"Though the pain of your absence remains, I find serenity in the beautiful memories we shared. You were my father, my superhero, my best friend, and my biggest advocate. Your love and support shaped me into the person I am today," Weslie added.

"I carry you in my heart, and I hope to make you proud. Thank you for the precious life we had together and for the unconditional love you gave me. Forever cherishing your name. 12/13/22."

Weslie Fowler remembers late stepdad DJ Stephen 'tWitch' Boss in sweet post (Instagram/weslie.renae)
Weslie Fowler remembers late stepfather DJ Stephen 'tWitch' Boss in a sweet post (Instagram/@weslie.renae)

Where is 'SYTYCD' Season 18 judge Allison Holker's daughter Weslie Fowler now?

Weslie is presently a high school sophomore.

"She's so cool. She's such a good kid. She's so respectful," Allison told Jennifer Hudson about her baby in November 2022.

Weslie grew up playing soccer and joined the high school squad. In an Instagram post commemorating Title IX's 50th anniversary, Weslie posted a couple of images of herself on the field.

Off the field, Sophia has accompanied her parents to red-carpet premieres and events. She attended the premiere of 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' in October 2022 with her mother and late father.

Weslie, like many other youngsters her age, uses social media (albeit her Instagram is overseen by her mother).

'SYTYCD' Season 18 judge Allison Holker's daughter Weslie Fowler (Instagram/weslie.renae)
'SYTYCD' Season 18 judge Allison Holker's daughter Weslie Fowler (Instagram/@weslie.renae)

Allison Holker is having her 'full circle' moment with 'SYTYCD' Season 18

Allison Holker is enjoying this full-circle moment. The professional dancer is one of the new 'SYTYCD' judges for season 18, which airs on Monday, March 4.

Allison made her debut appearance on 'SYTYCD' as a competitor in 2006, when she was only 18 years old. Now she's back at the judges' table.

"I did not know how incredible it was going to be to sit at the actual judges’ table," Allison told Hollywood Life exclusively.

"I was a little nervous. At first, I was like, well, I want to be out there as one of the dancers, standing next to the dancers, because that’s what I was more used to," she said.

"Being on the judges’ panel has just been a new resurgence for me. It’s been something I’m so grateful for, and I’m so honored. It’s already something I can’t even fully express in words, how grateful I am for it. It’s been so wonderful", she added.

The dancer acknowledged that returning to 'SYTYCD' has been a "great opportunity" to move ahead following the death of her husband in 2022. "I think it’s really good for me," she told the outlet.

"It’s a really great step for my healing journey and being able to connect with someone I love so much. We can share this beautiful moment, and I can honor him", the 'SYTYCD' judge said.

She added, "But also for myself, it was a way for me to step forward and pivot myself to who I am now and what I am going to do with my future. It’s been a really great opportunity that So You Think [You Can Dance] gave me to step into the next chapter of my life as well."

'SYTYCD' alum Allison Holker will return as a judge for Season 18 (Instagram/allisonholker)
'SYTYCD' alum Allison Holker will return as a judge for Season 18 (Instagram/@allisonholker)

'So You Think You Can Dance' Season 18 will premiere on Fox on March 4, 2024, at 9/8c.

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