Allison Holker & Stephen "tWitch" Boss Say It Was Love at First Dance | Love Issue | PEOPLE

For Allison Holker and Stephen “tWitch” Boss it was love at first dance. The pair, who met when they were both all-stars on season 7 of 'So You Think You Can Dance,' admits it wasn’t an instant romance, but after sharing a dance at the show’s wrap party, they’ve been together ever since. The duo opens up about who said “I love you" first, the morning ritual that Boss calls his first “act of love for the day” and what the couple says is their biggest strength: “We’re a team, always."
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[@milachyc88]

This woman was deeply deeply in love with her husband. As a woman I can read it ❤️she loved him with her whole heart … wonder what was going thru his mind and left everything behind 😢 strength to her, she must be destroyed poor woman .. Rest In Peace 🙏🏼🌺

[@marieuwimana655]

Yaasss!!! She was a woman in love and really loved!!

[@desiderata333]

Poor Allison. 💔

[@junelaureano7750]

This hurts my heart watching this video. 😢

[@christinavanlysebettens4868]

Truly tragic.❤️💔😭🥀 If he could only have pushed through that dark moment to consider the tsunami of destruction his suicide would make for his family and friends. This is the 1st time I've commented on any of these videos. There was love,respect,tenderness. My heart is shattered for his beautiful family. And right before Christmas.

[@debbiehunt5940]

The man was clearly in pain, and that can be enough to walk away from everything.

[@donyamonique]

Men like Twitch seem to be rare. He was such a light to this world and always brought positive energy everywhere he went and to every person he interacted with. He will be missed. 😔

[@arjento2.0]

I'm shocked just as I'm sure all of the world is. My heart goes out to his family

[@maritzaquinones2561]

They look so real and genuine together. You can tell there's nothing fake about this couple. At least she has been a good partner. No regrets. Is all you can do. Keep the best memories and try to keep yourself together for the surviving members of the family.

[@linda85853]

U can see they really respected n loved each other . What a loss💔 My condolences to the family. Rip twitch 🤍🕊✝️🙏

[@patriciagurwitz509]

I hope they are always in love exactly as we see them now. What a lovely couple❤️

[@lubrown763]

These 2 are simply adorable. ❤️

[@urj210478]

This is so heartbreaking. Both of them were perfect for each other and you could tell their love for each other had no boundaries. The way the two of them connected when they danced, the way they look at each other truly magical. R.I.P Twitch. You were and will always be a nice guy. I wish we could have been friends.

[@elizabethquan4702]

They're talking real talk about love and marriage. ♥️

[@babycakes5629]

I wish I can just grab her and give her a big hug. When you love someone so deeply the way you can tell she did for him, that pain would never go away, I hurt for her.❤️

[@RoyalMasterpiece]

You can tell they will be together forever! Glad bless them with 50 years and more. 🙏🏻❤️

[@rahullkumarr-u9b]

One of them will cheat by the end of the year 😀

[@kimp428]

@@rahullkumarr-u9b boo TROLL!

[@rahullkumarr-u9b]

@@kimp428 I don't make predictions, I make promises 💪

[@Deniseeee84]

@@rahullkumarr-u9bwell this did not age well he is dead

[@maridiaz1606]

They should have been together a lot longer. :'( There were a perfect fit.

[@barbied7650]

Someone raised him right. Sweet people

[@rosiepestel7836]

True

[@blacksource2101]

Maybe for him but that's not always the case because you can come from a broken home with no guidance or structure and raise yourself to be a better person than the environment you grew up in

[@blackout2430]

He’s a time and heaters on race and self I don’t know how he was raised right. How ass backwards

[@MScoachDANI]

So beautiful, praying for her and their whole family. The way they look at each other is so loving, kind and genuine. Sending prayers and Love to Alison & their Children ❤

[@AdriR89]

Beautiful love story!!! My heart goes out to Allison, their 3 children, and their families. Very saddened to hear about Twitch's passing. RIP 🙏🏻

[@wayner9765]

Utterly devastating. Poor wife and children. RIP tWitch, you gorgeous, talented man.

[@SandraLopez-vk6pw]

So why would he take his laptop with him? If he had plans to commit suicide. They were very happy together I really don't believe he committed suicide there's more to this story. What done in the dark will come to light.

[@wayner9765]

@@SandraLopez-vk6pw Nobody knows the inside of ones head.

[@Alma-999]

That beautiful smile and sweet, kind soul was so loved by the world and will never be forgotten. Prayers, Love and Healing for his family and loved ones. No one knows the pain & suffering of a person behind their happiness & daily smiles. God Bless all those going thru depression, please seek help. R.I.P. Twitch

[@carminguzman]

I can't stop crying I struggle with depression so I know exactly what and how this can happen!! I pray that God is holding him in the palm of his hand such a loving and wonderful man!! God bless his wife and children💞💞💞

[@maridiaz1606]

They were perfect together. I cannot believe he committed suicide. My heart goes out to Alison, the kids and tWitch's loved ones. he seemed to have it all.

[@godchild17]

For real.. I wonder y he did it.. sad that he couldn't hold on for he's family..

[@collwatt]

just like richarcg corey

[@victoria859]

Omg Please Goggle DEPRESSION N SUICIDE. !!!!!!!!!!!

[@IjeomaThePlantMama]

@@godchild17 because mental illness is a monster

[@francisformlyknownasc.i.a2128]

They weren’t perfect

[@ritarabaa8338]

They are such a beautiful couple and so sweet God bless you and your beautiful family 🙏🧡 one of my favorite couples they are so amazing

[@RobinaB530]

I can't believe I've been crying about this all day. How sad he just left the house, checked into a hotel, went in the bathroom and killed himself. He must have been in crazy pain. RIP, Stephen.

[@SarahMOrtiz]

I just can't believe this happened. I keep picturing her desperation running into that police station, only to find out a couple of hours later that he was gone...I keep wondering how she told these beautiful kids whom they loved so much...How dark is your life that you would do this to your kids right before Christmas?!?...I'm just glad he didn't do it at home because, personally, I could NEVER go back...I hope he IS resting in peace, away from whatever pain was eating at him.

[@jeanettemahlangu281]

That's it for me right there, I don't believe he did it. Only God knows what happened that day. I'm glad he was loved so much by his wife and he knew that. So terribly sad. Please Lord look, after his wife.

[@stephabo3787]

@@jeanettemahlangu281 He did it. He left a note saying he was struggling with past challenges and he could not continue to go on. His wife will be on the Today show tomorrow 5/03/2023 to talk with Hoda. She also gave an interview with People today saying she had no idea he was suffering. He never said anything.

[@mariamawits3689]

RIP so sad:( Allison you're so beautiful may God grant you strength to get through these difficult times!

[@michelleglowala2360]

RIP He seemed like such a sweet man. God rest his soul and prayers to his family. What a loss.

[@MoDavI-sl7iy]

They're the cutest couple. You can tell they have a deep love for each other.❣️

[@blackout2430]

Yeah you can tell they have a deep hatred for their own race

[@elizabethbirdallgreer2773]

@@blackout2430 Wow, that’s a twist; you have a laser to see hatred and not love? Umm, I was thinking a love that strong the wife should have known. Unless , someone didn’t give 100%. In that case, it was not love , but convenience, fame, popularity, sadly. It’s hard to imagine a healthy person as he was would not at least called out to his family. 😢Sending love to his love ones. ❤

[@blackout2430]

@@elizabethbirdallgreer2773 you were born your race for a reason stick to your own kind and stop hating your self. He clearly wishes he was white and she clearly has daddy issues and white guilt.

[@nicolegordon129]

The choice to fine love through the tough days!! Very well said. The key is that it’s a choice. You have the power to choose.

[@blackout2430]

Going to be a lot of tough days when you hate your own race and go outside of your gene pool

[@yomilalgro]

I'm so heart broken 💔. My sincerest condolences to the beautiful family. This world will be less without you 😭😭

[@roxanacaceres7590]

One beautiful couple!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@carleyanneart8068]

She would've been a very intense person to be with. I have had a partner like that. It's tough. Not enough space to breath. Sometimes it's too much. Especially if you are a person who needs personal space. You can hear it in his voice how much he needed that. He didn't say that she gave him that, he simply said it's what people need. Indeed they do.

[@love4artnl]

Yes , i saw that too . A man needs his space , and i don't think she was giving it to him . I can see sadness in his eyes . As if he felt she wasn't understanding him . Maybe she was focusing on the money and fame , and not so much on his health . If you see your man in depression , it sure doesn't help to dance all the time and wanting attention via tiktok .

[@rainedyani8505]

I agree. She seems to have a very intense personality and seems to love the glitz of fame more than him. It was revealed during one of their newlywed game videos that his favorite thing was to be alone and quiet. I wonder if all the glitz and glam and pressures of fame was just too much for him… 😞

[@elyslora8685]

I think the same. 😔

[@claudiacomo79]

I can’t believe 😢My heart❤goes to her Family.

[@chorika7670]

I love you both together! Twitch seems like such a gentleman, kind, loving, considerate, generous, loyal and aware. Such an awesome couple. Both are lucky to have each other. I wish them nothing but success I all things.

[@lanakane06]

JUST 10 MONTHS AGO. MY GOD BLESS HIS BEAUTIFUL SOUL. PLEASE LORD WATCH OVER HIS WIFE ALLISON , THEIR CHILDREN AND THE ENTIRE FAMILY. HE WAS A PHENOMENAL DANCER AND EVERYTHING HE EVER WORKED ON. MAY YOUR BEAUTIFUL SOUL FOREVER... R.I.P ✝️🙏🏾😢🕊️🌹💔

[@audreyevans6140]

Awwww such a beautiful love story and couple. This could be a Hallmark Movie on Lifetime hint hint. 💜💜💜

[@davidalanmagnus9092]

Always enjoy watching these two. Look at how they look at each other when the other is speaking. Strong non verbal love language. Thats how you know its real. Very inspirational couple. Long may your love continue to grow. ❤

[@cguilliams210]

Such beautiful people! One never knows what is going on in the inside. Love you, tWitch! May you rest in peace.

[@thokoziletapambwa509]

This is heartbreaking .Still cant believe Twitch is gone

[@joycebagley7359]

RIP lovely man. My heart is heavy for your family

[@minnie7700]

What a beautiful, loving couple. It just warms my heart to see them together. ❤️

[@francesmartinez1953]

I just love this couple and ther kids!! 🙏🙏❤❤

[@youandreese]

Omg!! I love Twitch’s explanation about loving someone through their changes in life as we all change…love it!!!

[@katchix66]

Awesome 👏 Twitch is so happy . The child is adorable 🥰

[@Southern_Grace_]

Love this couple.... God Bless them...🙏🙏❤

[@ScissorN]

She loves him so much you can tell

[@sublimebeauty1840]

You can’t tell. Image on public is hard to explain I’ve seen people argued constantly and when they go out they act so happy all the time . She’s all about her TikTok. She must have done something bad that he lost control

[@ScissorN]

@@sublimebeauty1840 talk for yourself, but the way I see it she truly loved him... Can't question your opinion also

[@nineangels7572]

Beautiful couple, truly in love. "A bright light cannot be dimmed." RIP Stephen tWitch Boss, you will be missed by all. We lost a great man with the greatest soul. Dance in heaven, wished we could have helped.

[@rachelmathis3130]

What ever he was struggling with I am very sorry that it over took him...life can be difficult and it doesn't matter if you feel you have the world at your feet .... something may be missing and you are not sure how to handle it or just what it is but you just can't pin point the issues but you give in and give up....look for signs in your partner.they are not always o.k when they say they are.look at the eye's..they can tell you so much .they can put on a big smile but the eye's really talks .they can say things to you while the person cannot reveal how or what they are feeling.sorry for the family loss . He's at rest.

[@jasmineware8319]

So sad and tragic may he rest in peace. Praying for his wife and children during this difficult time. His love ones in general and fans. May he truly found peace. 😇😢🙏🏾

[@brandyseipel4182]

I just love them 2gether! I've been a fan since So u Think u Can Dance Days.

[@rosiepestel7836]

Me too...

[@chorika7670]

Ditto for me too!

[@gracefulindeed6091]

Made for each other.Love you two!!

[@danodan4574]

Rest in peace Twich...can't beleive it 😢

[@ShinyJess1940]

i started to weep after this. i dont understand it. ive never met this man, yet im dying inside. so horrible.

[@marieuwimana655]

Me too. Been watching them since sytycd. Shocked

[@serenasmith5946]

I been feeling the same way I prayed but yet it still comes back lord help please I really like twitched from day 1 on so you think you can dance! and he took me way back when I use to see my brothers and cousin pop lock doing the dance moves like twitch was doing I thought wow this man is a great dancer than him and his wife started coming on my you-tube timeline I would watch on lunch break any break I could get! and I loved I mean loved loved loved him on Ellen show always wanted to see what song he was going to groove to with the audience! I cried like a baby at work when I heard about him he was such a positive talented man this has really opened my eyes to pray and ask God for a spiritual discerning because this could have been me or you or any of our love ones satan wants our gifts and talents God gave us all! Twitch you will be truly miss I thank God for allowing you to share your talent he in parted in you with so many! Lord help his family give them all strength and healing!

[@reemclaughlin4260]

Same. I’m so sad and can’t see any clues that he was unhappy. I hate that he was hurting that badly inside. 🙏🏼♥️🕊🙏🏾

[@junelaureano7750]

I get it 😢same for me it’s just so tragic

[@jeanettemahlangu281]

That goes for me too I don't know twitch from, a bar of soap but my heart is bleeding, I'm so so heartbroken. Rest in peace beautiful soul😭😭😭😭

[@CinnamonIceCubes]

This is so hard for me to wrap my head around that he committed suicide. He was always smiling and so full of life. He adored his wife, kids and mother. He had a perfect picture life. Just goes to show you can have a perfect life and still be suffering in silence on the inside. Those poor babies will never be the same again. His family needs all the support we can give them at this time. May our Higher Power heal the shattered hearts of his loved ones.

[@donikquac]

Same here 💔

[@mikejejenich7116]

Miss universe jumped outa a building……. Money material things dont buy happiness…….. 💯

[@stephabo3787]

Allison gave an interview today 5/2 with People and said she had NO IDEA he was suffering. None. He said nothing to her about being depressed. She said he didn't want people to know. How sad and tragic. She will be on the Today show to talk with Hoda tomorrow 5/3.

[@karriechitwood2100]

So much love for Allison, her babies, her forever husband and the entire family. The world will be well intentioned but may say cruel things based on lack of understanding for mental well-being but nevertheless know prayers and love are here for all who have been impacted by this.

[@yumnahsalie4996]

Love their chemistry and that's pure indepth love between them. Their respect and love for each other reflects in how they speak about about each other and their relationship.. It's beautiful and special 🙌💖 Thank You for sharing and take care and stay safe and stay Blessed 🙌Love, Peace and Respect from South Africa 💖✌️🙌🇿🇦😊

[@ytallowskids2seedepravityb219]

WHAT chemistry? It seem like he wasnt attracted to her and she forced herself on him. Did she know he was depressed and did nothing about it? Just continue to wait around for him to bring her coffee in bed? Very odd for an AA man to do this. Had he married a black woman he'd still be alive today because she would know

[@BN2K]

Beautiful hearts joined together with love; I wish them great love that lasts forever ♥️🙏🏾

[@pattyrech4471]

This made my day with its powerful message.

[@gaylagrider5866]

Love these two so much they are so adorable. I hope twitch gets his own show.

[@whodella]

My heart is broken, RIP Twitch

[@dk60ish]

You never know what's going on inside of someone, R.I.P....

[@maddynavarro77]

Rest in peace tWitch. Allison and family are in my daily prayers. May God give you peace in your grief and may you feel his presence in your homes. ❤️ Maddy

[@veronicahardy9634]

So much wisdom. Beautiful, just beautiful ❤

[@jeneedaigle9707]

I can't even understand this. He was so wise about life, struggles and overcoming. I don't even get it. I feel so awful for his family. My heart goes out to them!

[@denisecoleman5090]

I am sorry it's not adding up too me . I know people sadly become depressed . But I will never believe he deleted himself .

[@jesusisgod4992]

They remind me of the saying, "Brighter the picture, darker the negative."

[@annieskid]

Interesting. I’ve never heard that saying before. It was a but cringy how perfect and upbeat they are being. the perfectionism. even the shots of the interior house- perfect. we are all deeply flawed and messed up. Sad he took his life. May he RIP.

[@junepolomon4974]

Loveable couple...enjoy their dance clips....a language in itself ❤️💃🎊🎈💕

[@beverlylee7256]

Love it! Romance still exists! Many happy years!

[@nicolaablett7790]

makes it even more painful RIP Blessings to your family

[@roseandrade2114]

A beautiful couple. happy to see that love and respect for each other

[@jeriackerman6773]

I’m in shock!!! Heartbreaking news this morning and feel so so sad for Allison and the kids….

[@om-organicmedia]

I feel so much pain for Allison and their gorgeous sweet beautiful 3 kids, I really cry so much watching this 👀 😿

[@mostguitarswins]

Congrats, and thanks for sharing this as Valentine's Day approaches 💓💓

[@ggcc2419]

I love them and there family so beautiful 😍🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🎊

[@thisisbeasuarez9123]

Allison, know you have people praying for you and your family 💔

[@unknowntoall]

WHY STEPHEN, WHY?! I just don't understand what on earth could have been so bad, scary, hard or painful, that would make you even THINK of leaving all of this behind!? I KNOW how much you loved your wife, your children, and life. It makes ZERO sense. NONE. You, and your precious family, that you have now left behind, will forever be in our thoughts and our hearts. This world already misses your beautiful soul. My heart is absolutely shattered for your beautiful wife, Allison, and your three beautiful children, who have now lost half of their entire world, yesterday, their father. Rest In Paradise Stephen tWitch Boss! We love you! We love you Boss family! XXOO

[@tyronejames4187]

I'm thinking the same. I would love to have a wife who looks at me like she looks at him. That's awesome! But at the same time, I don't know what was dealing with behind closed doors. RIP to the Boss! May God help us all

[@nicolerichardson4124]

That’s how depression works it doesn’t matter how great your life is. It doesn’t discriminate. Such sad news 😢 RIP

[@paulahensley908]

I don't believe this totally speechless

[@unknowntoall]

@@tyronejames4187 Amen.

[@unknowntoall]

@@nicolerichardson4124 Trust me, I know, I'm bipolar.

[@lobaggins3328]

Babe, sending you so much love. Everyone loves you and we are all devastated this happened. ❤ to you and your babies

[@dulcefernandez4637]

Hi guys. You are incredible and amazing couple. It’s so beautiful to see couples like you two who do everything together and believe in each other and regardless of how tough days can be, you choose to work through and to love each other and help each other through it. Very well said . You both have an amazing family and twitch is a good husband and father. Well said Allison,as you are a good wife and good mother. I wish both many many years and good health and may the Lord continue to bless you both in your careers and your beautiful children. God bless and tfs 💕

[@xxxloveydovey67xxx10]

💜💜🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@danadeegan7528]

If God is not at the head of the family life is hard a couple has to have that grounding in the man above. We can't do life without Him.

[@Suerene]

That's true and only a few get this.Marriage and life can not be lived without Christ being the center of it it's not possible even with all the money in the world... May God have mercy on us all 🙏🙏🙏

[@asanta2023]

💯🙌🏾🙏🏽

[@giuseppinasanger6410]

This is so hard to watch. They loved each other so much. I can't imagine the pain she feels.

[@dy7023]

Such good looking couple, love them.

[@rosiepestel7836]

Agreed

[@ytallowskids2seedepravityb219]

Oil and water dont mix

[@young-castperez7102]

My bro is gone😢 I can’t stop crying.😭😭

[@dorisporter2784]

Beautiful couple beautiful love story!!!

[@cydmack4074]

Love how you love - thanks for your excellent example of how to love every day

[@johnswanson1977]

Life looks perfect yet hurting on the inside it’s tragic.

[@adriennecheeseborough5211]

Wow beautiful couple, so kind to one another

[@tammyfoster9601]

My heart is breaking 💔😭😭😭Prayers are with you Allison and family. From Chesterfield Va. 😢🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️

[@marialevander2018]

You are such a wonderful couple!! Love from Sweden to you and your family

[@cherylvalentine3746]

LOVE THEM BOTH!!!!

[@olgasuner999]

I am going to raise many eyebrows but be it I can read through people and what I see here is a wife who knew exactly what she wanted and persuaded whole heartedly. I wouldn’t say so much for Stephen. His eyes look sad even when he is smiling he is a pleaser and knowing that Alison wanted him badly he got into relationship but deep down he is not as in love . Alison likes to be in charge where twitch went with the flow and fulfilled his wife wants and desires but deep inside he was not true to his own needs as what he wanted as a men which caused suffering but being I. Hollywood people put up a face of a smiles and happy couple snd life which is often is not the case. Rest In Peace.

[@jannislewis13]

You are a good example of love 😘.

[@jacklinekigemuzi5125]

I can't believe he's no more the world loved you but God loved you more may you Rip twitch the world won't be the same without you 😭😭😭😭

[@happyface9000]

God doesn't take everyone to heaven. The Lord's prayers Says we're suppose to pray earth be as in heaven. Jesus resurrected people on earth. He didn't send them to heaven

[@susansemola8606]

You by far are my favorite Hollywood couple I only have three and you are 3! I ❤️ YOU GUY'S SO MUCH YOU GUYS INSPIRE ME! I ENDED UP WITH COVID-19 HAULERS AND BOY IT'S ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE BUT WATCHING #BOSS FAMILY 💯😭 HONESTLY #COVID19🙏 I CAN'T DANCE 🙏 TASTE,SMELL? SO WEAK! TY BOTH 4 ALL THE INSPIRATION YOU ALL BRING TO THE TABLE 🙏💯🥰♥️I SUSAN APPRECIATE YOU SINCERELY YOUR'S SUSAN FROM PENNSYLVANIA 🙏 PLEASE ( NEVER CHANGE).,OR STOP DANCING!I ♥️AND LOOK FORWARD TO #BOSSFAM💯🙋🌞🎉🥂 🔥🔥 Susan 🙏

[@ADhuv]

RIP. He was a beautiful soul. So sad for Alison and her children. Very tragic.

[@christinel5486]

They are the cutest couple out there!!!

[@jennygarcia1981]

luv it allison i know how u feel i said the same thing to my hubby 4 me color doesnt exist ok just luv god bless u both be happy always.

[@judypa38]

I would like to know about Twitch life growing up; he is special, he is caring, a gentleman, its the way he treats people. Choosing love over selfishness - that is beautiful and the formula for forever.

[@sijahdubhe8867]

So sorry Allison may you heal as you remember your husband and have strength to love and protect your children

[@purple_bboop5392]

Such an awesome love story 💜❤️

[@adambadjiebittaye1639]

Absolutely LOVE 💗

[@wlachappelle]

What a great love story

[@tashawnecathey3148]

I love them so much ❤️❤️This is beautiful

[@judeouvrard270]

Love them together!

[@labadoor2607]

They are so sweet...

[@georgiahughes6404]

They were so perfect together.