00:00Alison Holker's latest interview promoting her memoir has sparked a wave of criticism
00:04as she reveals intimate details about her late husband, Stephen Twitchboss, including
00:09his battles with addiction and trauma.
00:12This has raised a controversial question, is she taking a step towards healing or betraying
00:16his legacy?
00:18In a recent exclusive interview with People, Holker, who is now dating tech CEO Adam Edmonds,
00:24opened up about discovering a cornucopia of drugs hidden in Boss' closet after his death,
00:29along with her late husband's journal entries, which detail his struggles with addiction
00:33and childhood trauma.
00:35During the interview, Holker admitted Boss occasionally used marijuana as a way to unwind,
00:40often smoking in the guest house after their children had gone to bed.
00:44She explained she didn't mind as that was his alone time to recharge.
00:49The 36-year-old So You Think You Can Dance alum later shared a clip of the interview
00:53on her Instagram, where the comments section quickly filled with polarized reactions.
00:59One critic wrote,
01:00"'You dead wrong.
01:01That ain't love or respect whatsoever.
01:03Shame on you for dragging his name like this' after his passing."
01:07Fitness influencer Kelly Gibson expressed her disappointment, stating,
01:11"'This whole thing made me sad.
01:13He's gone.
01:14Why tear apart his name?
01:16I was fully supportive of you moving on and being happy, but this paycheck was not worth
01:20disgracing his name.'"
01:22Holker responded to Gibson's comment, writing,
01:24"'I'll always love you.
01:26Just trying to help people feel safe to ask for help and support,' reaffirming her intention
01:31to use her platform to raise awareness about mental health."
01:34But not everyone agrees with Holker's decision to go public.
01:37Courtney Platt, a former So You Think You Can Dance co-star, criticized Holker's memoir
01:42as tacky and accused her of damaging Boss' legacy.
01:45Platt backed up her remarks with pointed allegations, stating,
01:48"'We all had assigned some weird NDA to attend his funeral, even his own mother, who
01:55you've treated like garbage this entire time.
01:57Let's not forget, you wouldn't even have had a husband if it wasn't for her.'"
02:01Jenna Dewan, a longtime friend of Holker, showed her support in an Instagram story,
02:06praising Holker's vulnerability.
02:08In the now-expired post, Dewan wrote,
02:11"'Love you' at Alison Holker and sharing this will help others know to reach out for
02:15help."
02:16Holker, in turn, has emphasized the positive impact she hopes Stephen's story will have,
02:20by posting messages of encouragement from fans on her own Instagram stories.
02:25Despite Alison discovering drugs in Stephen's closet, the charismatic DJ, best known as
02:30Ellen DeGeneres' beloved sidekick, tragically died by suicide, as confirmed by the Los Angeles
02:36County Medical Examiner, Horner.
02:38The official autopsy report, obtained by the New York Times, confirms that no drugs or
02:43alcohol were present in his system at the time of the dancer's passing on December
02:4713, 2022.
02:49As a conversation surrounding Alison Holker's memoir unfolds, one truth remains, Stephen
02:55Twitch Boss left an undeniable mark on those who knew and loved him, which helped him create
03:00a long-lasting legacy.
03:02If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available.
03:05Call or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org for support.
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