Allison Holker claims Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss was constantly high and barely showered before his death

Allison Holker claimed Stephen “tWitch” Boss was constantly high and barely showered before he died by suicide in December 2022.

“What I didn’t know until I surveyed our backyard security cameras was that Stephen’s smoking had ratcheted up,” she recalled in her new book, “This Far: My Story of Love, Loss, and Embracing the Light,” released on Tuesday.

“He was smoking in the morning and at night. It’s almost as if he used one strain of pot at the start of the day to become tWitch, then used another at night to come down from that persona.”

Allison Holker claimed Stephen “tWitch” Boss was constantly high and barely showered before he died by suicide in December 2022. Instagram/@allisonholker “What I didn’t know until I surveyed our backyard security cameras was that Stephen’s smoking had ratcheted up,” she recalled in her new book, “This Far.” TODAY

Holker claimed her late husband was also “sneaking out to smoke” while on the set of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.”

“To the best of my knowledge, nobody knew. He was really good at hiding it,” she continued.

“If I had been aware of the extent of his usage, I would have gone into protector mode right away.”

After “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” was canceled in May 2022, Holker claimed Boss underwent a major shift in his day-to-day life — and his hygiene “suffered” as well.

“I would find myself pleading with him to take a shower,” she wrote.

“He was smoking in the morning and at night,” she wrote. sir_twitch_alot/Instagram Holker claimed her late husband was also “sneaking out to smoke” while on the set of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.” FilmMagic

“At the time I thought he was too tired to properly care for himself. Now I know that neglecting self-care is another classic sign of depression.”

Last month, Holker, 36, faced backlash from Boss’ family for sharing that he had a drug addiction before his death.

The “So You Think You Can Dance” alum revealed to People that she found a “cornucopia” of drugs — including mushrooms, pills and “other substances” she had to “look up” on her phone — hidden inside Boss’ shoeboxes after his passing.

The mom of three also claimed Boss alluded to being sexually abused by a male figure during his childhood in several of his journal entries.

After “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” was canceled in May 2022, Holker claimed Boss’ personal hygiene “suffered.” theellenshow/Instagram Holker said she was “pleading” with her husband to take a shower. Instagram/@allisonholker

“He was wrestling with a lot inside himself, and he was trying to self-medicate and cope with all those feelings because he didn’t want to put it on anyone because he loved everyone so much,” she told the magazine.

“He didn’t want other people to take on his pain.”

Holker’s revelation prompted Boss’ family and close friends to speak out in defense of his legacy.

His mom, Connie Boss Alexander, said she was “appalled” by her late son’s widow’s “hurtful” claims.

“Our family is absolutely appalled by the misleading and hurtful claims made about my son, Stephen Boss,” she wrote on Instagram Jan. 9.

Last month, the mom of three faced backlash from Boss’ family for sharing that he had a drug addiction before his death. Instagram/@allisonholker The “So You Think You Can Dance” alum revealed to People that she found a “cornucopia” of drugs — including mushrooms and pills — hidden inside Boss’ shoeboxes after his passing. Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/MEGA

“The recent publications spreading untruths about Stephen have crossed every line of decency. As his mother, I will not let these accusations go unanswered. We will not stand by while his name and legacy are tarnished,” Alexander added.

Boss’ cousin shut down claims that he was a “junkie” and shared that Holker made them sign NDAs to attend his funeral in January 2023.

She also claimed Holker would not let their side of the family see Boss’ three children — Weslie, 16 (whom Boss adopted), Maddox, 8, and Zaia, 5.

In response to the backlash, Holker defended her decision to share their story in her memoir.

“To fans of Stephen and our family and friends, I want to be clear that my only intention in writing the book is to share my own story as well as part of my life with Stephen to help other people,” the dancer wrote via her Instagram Story last month.

Boss’ mom, Connie Boss Alexander, said she was “appalled” by her late son’s widow’s “hurtful” claims. ladycalexa/Instagram Holker said she wanted to share her and Boss’ story to “help other people.” Instagram/@allisonholker

“Just like you, I never really knew what happened, and even as I am trying to put the pieces together I will never really know,” she added.

Holker also said she hopes her story can help others “catch some of the red flags that I missed before it’s too late.”

The “High School Musical” dancer said the proceeds from her book would go toward the mental health foundation she founded when after Boss died at age 40.

If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.