Stephen “tWitch” Boss’ brother Dré Rose weighed in on Allison Holker’s upcoming memoir, which details the late dancer’s struggles with drug addiction and mental health.
Stephen “tWitch” Boss‘ family and friends are taking issue with his widow Allison Holker.
Just over two years after the Ellen DeGeneres Show star died by suicide in December 2022, his wife of nine years—with whom he shared kids Weslie, 16, Maddox, 8, and Zaia, 5—is set to release her memoir This Far in which she gets candid about aspects of their life together, including Stephen’s drug addiction.
But some of those in Stephen’s inner circle, including brother Dré Rose and friend Courtney Ann Platt, questioned Allison’s tell-all, as well as recent interviews in which she discussed his drug addiction and other discoveries she made following his death at age 40.
“Anyone who knows me, knows I go straight to source during a conflict and handle my business,” Courtney shared on Instagram Jan. 7, “but since there’s clearly no shame in being so public, I haven’t said a word in two years but here I go.”
Courtney—who said she was present for all the most important moments in the couple’s life—noted, “We were bonded IVever.”
But after seeing Allison’s Jan. 7 interview with People, the fitness trainer wrote, “This is by far the most tacky, classless, opportunistic act I have ever seen in my entire life,” alleging that Stephen’s loved ones “had to sign some weird NDA to attend his funeral,” and saying Allison has treated Stephen’s mother “like garbage this entire time.”
Courtney also took issue with the stories Allison has mentioned will be in her memoir, saying that the book airs their “dirty laundry” and smears Stephen’s name by “attempting to dim the bright loyal, loving, light that was your husband, my friend.”
“You’re a living, breathing bulldozer. Stick to your own demons. Shame on you Allison, shame on your money hungry team,” Courtney said. “Let my friend Rest in Peace not your PR.”
And Courtney wasn’t alone in her feelings, as Dré shared her post to his own Instagram Stories, adding, “No lies told…”
He also reposted an Instagram Story by Katie Paulson, who called Allison “a disgrace and despicable human to do this to a grieving family.”
E! News has reached out to Allison’s rep for comment but has not heard back.
In the years since Stephen’s death, Dré has been vocal on his social platforms about the difficulties he and his family have faced, even sharing an Instagram post in August 2023 in which he discussed the NDAs the the family says they were asked to sign.
While he did not mention Allison by name in the post, he did make mention of his nieces and nephews, writing, “It’s deeply concerning to notice how my deceased brother’s children have been drawn into the complexities of adult disputes, effectively being weaponized in the process.”
“We have noticed a disturbing lack of communication and inclusion concerning the children’s activities and well-being,” he continued. “It’s disheartening that their interactions with their grandmother, and the wider family, have been noticeably limited.”
As for Allison, the So You Think You Can Dance alum has not addressed the allegations publicly, instead focused on her book coming out Feb. 4 and her own memories of Stephen.
“I’ve been so fortunate to have resources that have helped me that I’ve now teamed up with,” she told People. “I’ve learned there’s so many other resources that a lot of people don’t know about. I’ve had so many people reach out to me needing to talk, and if I’ve learned anything, I’ve learned that mental health can impact anyone at any time of their life.”
For look back at Stephen and Allison’s family life, keep reading.
Homecoming
Allison posted a photo of daughter Weslie heading to her high school homecoming dance in October 2023.
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.
Allison appeared with kids Weslie, Maddox and Zaia at the Los Angeles premiere of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse in May 2023.
“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.”
The family dressed up as the Addams Family.
“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”
Stephen appeared with Allison, Weslie, Maddox and Zaia on Father’s Day 2022.
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.”
Ho Ho Ho!
The family members wore matching Children’s Place holiday PJs and showcase their dance moves in September 2021.
Sunny day…
Stephen danced with son Maddox.
The two danced with their son Maddox in January 2021.
The two appeared with their kids Weslie and Maddox at the premiere of Disney’s Mulan reboot.
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.”
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.
The two appeared with their kids Weslie and Maddox at the premiere of Disney’s Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil.
The couple and their kids Weslie and Maddox attended the premiere of Disney’s Ralph Breaks the Internet in Hollywood.
Source: www.eonline.com