Allison Holker's Engagement Announcement Overshadowed by Bitter Family Feud
Just before Valentine's Day, Allison Holker, the widow of the late Stephen 'tWitch' Boss, revealed her engagement to boyfriend Adam Edmunds. However, what should be a joyful period has been clouded by an ongoing family dispute that has persisted for three years since her husband's tragic death.
The Tragic Loss and Subsequent Tensions
Stephen 'tWitch' Boss, best known as Ellen DeGeneres' sidekick on her television show, was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in a Los Angeles motel in December 2022 at age 40. Since then, Holker, 38, has focused on rebuilding her life and caring for their children: Maddox, nine, Zaia, six, and her daughter Weslie, 17, whom tWitch had adopted and helped raise.
Two months after tWitch's passing, Holker released a memoir titled This Far: My Story of Love, Loss and Embracing the Light. This publication sparked controversy, with members of the Boss family claiming they were blindsided by some assertions about the late performer and alleging they were forced to sign non-disclosure agreements before his funeral.
Legal Battle Over Grandparent Visitation
Now, court documents obtained by the Daily Mail reveal a scathing lawsuit filed by tWitch's mother, Connie Boss Alexander, in September 2025. Connie sought court intervention, fearing her relationship with her grandchildren would deteriorate and become permanently disrupted.
In her Petition for Grandparent Visitation, Connie alleged that Holker had unilaterally and retaliatorily cut off communication between the children and their paternal family following her son's death. She stated: "Unfortunately, shortly following my son's passing, [Allison] refused to allow me or any other members of our family to communicate with or see the Minor Children."
The 62-year-old grandmother explained that tWitch had been the primary connection between her and the grandchildren, as she lives in Arizona while the children resided in California. "After Stephen passed, things changed," she claimed, noting that frequent communication via phone calls, FaceTime, texts, and social media messaging—which previously occurred multiple times weekly—had ceased.
Conflicting Accounts and Accusations
Holker countered these allegations, asserting that she had facilitated phone calls, FaceTime sessions, and visits with Connie and the children. She claimed to have invited Connie on numerous occasions, including to Maddox's school for Grandparents' Day in May 2025, though Connie stated she couldn't attend due to work commitments.
In text messages submitted as evidence, Holker wrote: "I have never hindered you from seeing the kids... Despite the continual public narrative to the contrary, the door has always been open to you anytime you want to visit." She added that they had received no invitations to visit Arizona.
Connie responded, expressing disappointment at learning about Holker's relocation through legal correspondence rather than direct communication. The dispute intensified over the timing of Holker's move from California to Utah, with Connie claiming she only discovered the permanent relocation through Instagram in August 2025, while Holker maintained she had purchased the home in March 2025 and moved in June after the school year ended.
Financial and Legal Dimensions
Connie highlighted Holker's affluent lifestyle, noting her purchase of a $5.5 million custom-built home in Alpine, Utah, and frequent international travel, suggesting she could afford prolonged litigation. Meanwhile, the Boss family launched a GoFundMe campaign in February 2025, which had raised over $48,000 by December 2025 to support their legal efforts.
The family wrote in an update: "We have been careful about sharing updates due to the sensitivity of our family matters. Your contributions are supporting us in some legal inquiries that could not be handled without you."
Jurisdictional Dispute and Case Dismissal
A significant point of contention was jurisdiction. Connie filed the lawsuit in California, where the children had lived their entire lives before the move. Holker's legal team sought dismissal based on lack of jurisdiction since she and the children had relocated to Utah.
On February 11, 2026, the California court dismissed the case, finding it lacked personal and subject matter jurisdiction over Holker and the minor children. It remains unclear whether Connie plans to refile the lawsuit in Arizona or Utah.
Ongoing Family Strife Amid New Beginnings
As Holker announces her engagement to Edmunds, CEO of a Utah property management software company, the family feud continues to cast a shadow. The conflict appears rooted in differing narratives about tWitch's legacy, communication breakdowns, and competing claims about visitation efforts.
When reached for comment, Connie's lawyer told the Daily Mail: "I’m not at liberty to discuss my client's case." The Daily Mail has also reached out to Allison Holker's attorney for comment.
This legal battle underscores the complex dynamics that can emerge following a family tragedy, particularly when blended with public narratives, financial considerations, and the challenges of maintaining familial bonds across state lines.
