Connie Boss Alexander, the mother of the late Stephen “tWitch” Boss, has broken her silence to address what she calls “misleading and hurtful claims” about her son. In a heartfelt Instagram post on January 9, Alexander expressed her dismay at recent allegations that have surfaced regarding Boss’ private life.
“Our family is absolutely appalled by the misleading and hurtful claims made about my son, Stephen Boss,” Alexander wrote. “The recent publications spreading untruths about Stephen have crossed every line of decency. As his mother, I will not let these accusations go unanswered.”
Without naming specifics, Alexander appeared to be referencing recent comments made by Boss’ widow, Allison Holker, in a People interview on January 7. Holker spoke about discovering a “cornucopia” of hidden drugs in their home following Boss’ death, a revelation that has drawn criticism from Boss’ family and fans.
Holker, who is set to release a memoir on February 4 titled This Far: My Story of Love, Loss, and Embracing the Light, has defended her decision to share these details, stating that her intent was to help others. “I never really knew what happened,” Holker wrote on Instagram following backlash. “Even as I am trying to put the pieces together, I will never really know.”
Boss’ mother, however, expressed that these public claims have been deeply painful for the family. “We will not stand by while his name and legacy are tarnished. He doesn’t deserve this, and the kids don’t deserve this,” she said.
Alexander, who has largely stayed out of the public eye since her son’s death, said her focus over the past two years has been on healing and staying connected with her three grandchildren: Weslie, 16, Maddox, 8, and Zaia, 5.
“But when I read these dreadful claims about my baby, our beloved Stephen, I realized I could not stay silent any longer,” she continued. “Our family will ensure his name and memory are protected, and we are committed to defending his honor.”
Alexander concluded her post with hashtags #StandforStephen and #BossFamilyUnited, which have since garnered support from fans and colleagues.
Choreographer Shannon Mather commented, “Love you,” while dancer Eddie “Neptune” Eskridge, who worked with Boss on So You Think You Can Dance, added, “We are right with you.”
Stephen “tWitch” Boss, known for his roles on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and So You Think You Can Dance, died by suicide in December 2022 at the age of 40.
