Connie Boss Alexander, mother of the late Stephen “tWitch” Boss, has an army of So You Think You Can Dance alumni behind her as she deals with allegations of her son’s drug abuse from her daughter-in-law’s memoir.
Boss Alexander took to Instagram on Thursday, January 9, where she refuted the claims from Allison Holker’s upcoming book, This Far: My Story of Love, Loss, and Embracing the Light. In it, Holker says she found a “cornucopia” of drugs, including mushrooms, pills and “other substances I had to look up on my phone” after Boss died by suicide in December 2022. Holker also claimed Boss was a victim of sexual abuse as a child.
“Our family is absolutely appalled by the misleading and hurtful claims made about my son, Stephen Boss,” 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. We will not stand by while his name and legacy are tarnished. He doesn’t deserve this, and the kids don’t deserve this.”
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“For the last two years, I have remained quiet and away from the public eye to protect my family,” she continued. “My primary focus has been on healing and attempting to remain connected to my grandchildren. But when I read these dreadful claims about my baby, our beloved Stephen, I realized I could not stay silent any longer. Our family will ensure his name and memory are protected, and we are committed to defending his honor.”
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As her post has made the rounds on social media, other So You Think You Can Dance contestants have flocked to the comments section in support.
Boss competed on the show four times, finishing as runner-up in season 4. He was named a judge for season 17, the last season to air before his death.
Keep scrolling for all the reactions from So You Think You Can Dance alumni to Boss Alexander’s statement:
Comfort Fedoke
Fedoke competed with Boss on his first season on So You Think You Can Dance and jumped into the comments to support “mama Connie.”
“Yes mama Connie! Yes 
,” she wrote.
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Gaby Diaz
Season 12 winner Diaz responded with three yellow heart emojis.
Jim Nowakowski
Nowakowski, who also competed on season 12, added three heart-hands emojis.
D–trix
Dominic “D-trix” Sandoval appeared alongside Boss as an all-star in season 7 and added three white heart emojis of his own.
Lauren Gottlieb
Gottlieb was also an all-star in seasons 7 and 8. She sent a message of solidarity to Boss Alexander, writing, “We are all standing with you 
.”
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Eddie “Neptune” Eskridge
Eskridge was on Boss’ “Team Street” on season 12, placing in the top eight.
“
we are right with you,” he wrote.
Blake Andler McGrath
McGrath’s time on So You Think You Can Dance predates Boss’, but he made sure to send his support to his mom.
“Sending you so much love. we stand with you!” he commented.
Hannahlei Cabanilla
Cabanilla, the season 15 winner, commented with a heart and prayer hands emoji.
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If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
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