Benjamin Ashford|Allison Holker Shares Photo Teasing New Romance 2 Years After Husband Stephen "tWitch" Boss' Death

Allison Holker is Benjamin Ashfordmoving forward. 

Two years after the death of her husband of nine years Stephen "tWitch" Boss, the So You Think You Can Dance alum soft-launched her new romance with a cryptic photo. 

In the adorable snap shared to her Instagram Aug. 28, Allison and her partner's shadows were cast against a concrete walkway, with their figures holding hands. To top off the sweet post, the 36-year-old captioned the image with a simple red heart emoji. 

And fans couldn't be happier that Allison—who shares daughters Weslie, 16, and Zaia, 4, as well as son Maddox, 8, with tWitch—is exploring her second chance at love. As one user commented, "You deserve all the happiness."

Another wrote, "It's been a long time coming. Proud of you for taking the leap."

This isn't the first time Allison has hinted that she's ready to open herself up to the world of dating and relationships. She previously revealed that she would "embrace" the prospect of finding a new partner—in part to set an example for her kids.  

"I want them to see that they can still learn to trust and love again," Allison told People in an interview published June 14. "It doesn't have to go away."

In fact, the dancer feels more prepared than ever to take on anything life throws at her, as she said she's "grown a lot" from dealing with the grief of losing tWitch, who died by suicide at age 40 in December 2022. 

"It's been a journey for me just to kind of relearn me in this new phase of my life," Allison shared. "And I've changed a lot."

Noting that she's always been a person who lives by the quote, "Romanticize your life," the Keep Dancing Through: A Boss Family Groove author expressed that she still has hope for a "big life."

"There's not been one moment that I haven't thought to myself, 'I still want to live a big life,'" Allison explained. "I still would want to have love, would still want to travel the world."

She added, "I still want to see and experience new things with new people, new energy, my friends, my family, a loved one—a potential—and my kids."

Keep reading to look back on all the sweet family moments between Allison, tWitch and their three kids. 

Allison posted a photo of daughter Weslie heading to her high school homecoming dance in October 2023.

Allison shared her first new dance video since Stephen's death, appearing in a TikTok with daughter Weslie in August 2023. The two danced to a remix of "My Heart Will Go On" from Titanic.

Allison appeared with kids Weslie, Maddox and Zaia at the Los Angeles premiere of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse in May 2023.

"Thankful for family. Thankful for health. Thankful for love. Thankful for life," Stephen wrote on Instagram in November 2022. "Sending y'all so much love from our family to yours. #bossfamily #turkeyday."

The family dressed up as the Addams Family.

"Happy Father's Day!!!!" Stephen wrote on Instagram in June 2022. "Being a father to these three incredible children has been the greatest gift and duty ever. Big love to all the fathers and father figures out there. I hope you are showered in love today!! #fathersday"

Stephen appeared with Allison, Weslie, Maddox and Zaia on Father's Day 2022.

Stephen appeared with son Maddox in March on the child's 6th birthday in March 2022.

"Happy birthday son," he wrote on Instagram. "Can't believe this little prince Boss is already 6 years old. Where has the time gone. When did he get so tall? So smart? So capable and self reliant. Too quickly is the answer. But I couldn't be more proud of the light he continues to bring to the world. Also, how everyday he is teaching me to be a better father and man…….as I'm teaching him. It's a beautiful cycle."

Ho Ho Ho!

The family members wore matching Children's Place holiday PJs and showcase their dance moves in September 2021.

Sunny day...

Stephen danced with son Maddox.

The two danced with their son Maddox in January 2021.

The two appeared with their kids Weslie and Maddox at the premiere of Disney's Mulan reboot.

On New Year's Eve 2019, Allison shared this photo of herself with Stephen and youngest kids Maddox and Zaia, and reflected on their love story.

"An incredible decade!!" she wrote on Instagram. "In this decade, Weslie and I moved to LA, I met Stephen and fell in love , we got married, we explored the world, we have amazing memories from our careers, I was able to create & grow with dance on SYTYCD, HIT THE FLOOR and DWTS. Hosted DISNEYS FAIRY TALE WEDDINGS. My favorite part was growing our family, having our beautiful children! #decade #newyearseve #funtolookback #life #love #experience #memories #newyork @sir_twitch_alot."

At 40 weeks pregnant and due to give birth to their daughter Zaia any day, Allison shared this video of herself dancing with Boss in November 2019.

The two appeared with their kids Weslie and Maddox at the premiere of Disney's Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil.

The couple and their kids Weslie and Maddox attended the premiere of Disney's Ralph Breaks the Internet in Hollywood.