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10 Great Facts About Stephen 鈥渢Witch鈥� Boss

Stephen “tWitch” Boss was an American freestyle hip-hop dancer, choreographer, actor, television producer, and television personality. In 2008, he finished in second place on the American version of So You Think You Can Dance (SYTYCD). 

From 2014 to May 2022, he was featured on The Ellen DeGeneres Show as a repeated guest host and he was also a co-executive producer of the program. He was featured in Ellen’s Game of Games as a sidekick to DeGeneres. Between 2018 and 2020, he and his wife, Allison Holker, hosted Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings on Freeform and Disney+. In this article, we highlight 10 great facts about  Stephen 鈥渢Witch鈥� Boss.

1. Boss was born in  Montgomery, Alabama

Boss was born on September 29, 1982, to Connie Boss Alexander and Sandford Rose in Montgomery, Alabama. 

He graduated from Lee High School in 2000 and studied dance performance at Southern Union State Community College in Wadley, Alabama, and Chapman University.

2. Boss was a semifinalist on MTV’s The Wade Robson Project 

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In 2003, Boss was a semifinalist on MTV’s The Wade Robson Project and a runner-up in the television talent competition Star Search.

He choreographed routines for South Korean pop/R&B singer Seven and helped train other YG Entertainment artists including Big Bang. In 2007, he was an uncredited flamboyant dancer in Blades of Glory and a Maybelle’s Store Dancer in Hairspray.

3. Boss participated in So You Think You Can Dance

So You Think You Can Dance is a United States television reality program and dance competition airing on the Fox Broadcasting Company network. 

After competing in So You Think You Can Dance, he taught dancing at South County Classical Ballet with fellow finalist Katee Shean. On April 30, 2013, he and Allison Holker performed a dance routine on Dancing with the Stars. They danced to Crystallize which was performed live by Lindsey Stirling.

4. Boss was featured on The Ellen DeGeneres Show as a guest DJ

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Beginning on April 1, 2014, Boss was featured on The Ellen DeGeneres Show as a guest DJ. In October 2014, he announced that he had been cast in Magic Mike XXL. On August 17, 2020, he became a co-executive producer of Ellen DeGeneres’ daytime talk show.

The Ellen DeGeneres Show is an American daytime television variety comedy talk show created and hosted by its namesake Ellen DeGeneres that aired for 19 seasons from September 8, 2003, to May 26, 2022, in syndication and was produced by Telepictures.

5. Boss was cast as Marcel X in the superhero movie Perfectus

Boss was cast as Marcel X in the superhero movie Perfectus and later he had a feature role in the movie Ushers. He was a member of the dance troupes Breed OCLA and Chill Factor Crew.

6. Boss鈥� dance was nominated Emmy for choreography in the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards

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Boss first auditioned in 2007 for Season 3 of the show and appeared on the program but was not selected to be in the Top 20. He returned to audition again in Season 4 in 2008; he was selected to compete in the Top 20 and finished the competition as runner-up to fellow hip-hop dancer Joshua Allen. 

During Season 4 he danced with Katee Shean to a contemporary piece choreographed by Mia Michaels. The dance was nominated for an Emmy for choreography in the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards.

7. Boss was announced as a permanent judge for the seventeenth season of So You Think You Can Dance

In season 5, Boss appeared again on So You Think You Can Dance with fellow season 4 contestant Katee Shean to perform their Emmy-nominated piece “Mercy,” choreographed by Mia Michaels. He was one of the eleven “All-Stars” in season 7.  He was an All-Star in Seasons 7, 8, and 9 of So You Think You Can Dance, performing memorable routines including the hip-hop number “Outta Your Mind” with ballet dancer Alex Wong, which was reprised by Ellen DeGeneres in Season 7’s finale. He was the team captain for Team Street in Season 12 of So You Think You Can Dance. He was announced as a permanent judge for the seventeenth season in 2022.

8. Boss and Allison Holker had an apparel line of athleisure named “DSG x tWitch + Allison Collection

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Boss and Allison Holker, his wife, had an apparel line of athleisure named “DSG x tWitch + Allison Collection” which was sold by Dick’s Sporting Goods.

Allison Collection is an American dancer, choreographer, and actress. Holker has worked in film, television, and concert tours. She is known for appearances on the television dance competition So You Think You Can Dance, where she was a contestant in season 2 and as an All-Star in seasons 7鈥�11 and 14. Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. is an American chain of sporting goods stores founded in 1948 by Richard “Dick” Stack. It is the largest sporting goods retailer in the United States and is listed on the Fortune 500.

9. Boss and his wife hosted Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings 

Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings is a documentary television series featuring couples and their Disney-themed weddings, airing on Disney’s Freeform network and the Disney+ streaming service. The show is a behind-the-scenes program featuring the weddings and engagements of couples at Disney destinations including Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and at Aulani in Hawaii.

On October 17, 2017, Freeform announced the production of a seven-episode series to be released in the summer of 2018; it was hosted by Boss and Allison Holker. In November 2017, Freeform added a December 11, 2017, hour-long special, “Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings: Holiday Magic” as a part of its “25 Days of Christmas” event. Season 2 premiered on Disney+ on February 14, 2020.

10. Boss died by suicide

On December 13, 2022, Boss was found dead in Encino, California. His death was ruled a suicide by a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. He was 40 years old. Boss’ remains were interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

Boss continues to be remembered for all the joy he brought to his audience, especially during his time on the Ellen DeGeneres Show. Though his life was tragically cut short, his memories live on for many to interact with and celebrate his life.