In a reaffirmation of resilience and strength, Allison Holker Boss makes her return to the hit TV show So You Think You Can Dance. Continuing her husband, Stephen “tWitch” Boss’s legacy, Allison is set to serve as a judge in the upcoming season 18 of the show. This announcement marks her first return on the dance series set since Stephen’s tragic demise in the year 2022.
Allison Returns to ‘So You Think You Can Dance’
The dancing sensation made her comeback announcement through an Instagram story on recent Thursday, sharing a spirited selfie captioned “back on set”. Additionally, she showed appreciation to her glam squad with a second photo. Her return to the series is notably symbolic, remembering the footsteps of her husband, tWitch, who himself served as a judge in season 15 and 17 of So You Think You Can Dance.
New and Familiar Faces on the Judges Panel
In the forthcoming season 18, Allison Holker Boss will be accompanied by her fellow Dancing With the Stars alumni and SYTYCD rookie, Maksim Chmerkovskiy, and the popular returning judge, JoJo Siwa. However, longtime judge Nigel Lythgoe is no longer part of the series, having exited the show amidst sexual assault charges earlier this year.
Remembering Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss
Both Allison and tWitch embarked on their successful careers as all-stars on So You Think You Can Dance back in 2010. Following that, Allison featured as a pro dancer on Dancing With the Stars, and tWitch won many hearts during his nine-year stint as the beloved DJ onThe Ellen DeGeneres Show. Stephen “tWitch” Boss took his own life at the young age of 40 back in December 2022.
Allison’s Struggles After Loss
Last May, Allison expressed her struggle to move forward after Stephen’s death, aptly stating that he brought so much joy and love to this world, and should be remembered as the wonderful man he was. Despite the pain, she undertook a profound journey towards forgiveness and healing, remembering her late husband under the stars and seeking his presence.
Wrapping Up
As fans look forward to another exciting season of So You Think You Can Dance, they can’t help but anticipate the joy, heart, and passion that Allison Holker Boss will bring to the set. Facing challenges head on, honoring her late husband’s legacy and moving forward with strength, Allison is ready to inspire viewers once again. For timely updates on your favorite dance shows, visit HitPlay.
