Allison Holker Announces Engagement to Adam Edmunds Following Tragic Loss
Professional dancer and television personality Allison Holker has revealed her engagement to technology executive Adam Edmunds, marking a significant personal milestone three years after the tragic death of her husband, Stephen "tWitch" Boss. The announcement came via an emotional Instagram post where Holker expressed profound gratitude for Edmunds' role in her healing journey.
A Romantic Surprise Proposal
Holker shared intimate details of the proposal that occurred during what she described as "the most romantic night" of her life. The engagement unfolded at a surprise birthday celebration for Holker's 38th birthday on February 6th, which quickly transformed into what she called a "surprise proposal party."
"The whole night was magic," Holker wrote in her social media announcement. "You had every detail thought out to make it even more special."
The carefully orchestrated event included close friends and family, with musician Clinton Kane providing a romantic serenade of "I Guess I'm in Love" as Edmunds, 45, proposed to Holker. The professional dancer emphasized how Edmunds had thoughtfully brought together all the important people in their lives to celebrate their love.
Healing and New Beginnings
In her heartfelt Instagram post, Holker expressed deep appreciation for Edmunds' impact on her life and the lives of her children. "I am so in love with you Adam. Baby, I am forever grateful for you and the impact you have had in my life and my kids lives. I am a better person because of you," she wrote.
Holker continued with particular poignancy: "You helped me find me again and showed me how to love. Every morning I wake up I feel safe knowing you are my person at my side. You and your kids coming into our lives has been the biggest blessing."
The engagement represents a significant step forward for Holker, who has been navigating grief and healing since Boss's death by suicide on December 14, 2022. The former couple had met on the popular television show So You Think You Can Dance and married in 2013, building a family that included three children.
Building a Blended Family
Holker and Boss shared a son Maddox, now 9, and daughter Zaia, 5, while Boss had adopted Holker's daughter Weslie, now 17, from a previous relationship. The dancer has spoken openly about how Edmunds has embraced her family, creating a blended household that includes his own children.
Holker and Edmunds began dating in 2024 and made their relationship public in September of that year. In an October interview with People magazine, Holker hinted at their future together, stating that creating a "future together" was "definitely going to happen."
"Adam has been the most magical person in my life," she told the publication. "He really helped me find myself again. He really saw so much in me and helped me see it again, and he's just been so supportive to me. He's been supportive to my children."
A Journey of Recovery and Love
The engagement announcement comes as Holker continues to honor the memory of her late husband while embracing new happiness. Boss, who gained fame as a dancer and DJ on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, was 40 years old at the time of his death and left behind a legacy in the entertainment industry.
Holker's social media post concluded with a powerful declaration of her commitment to Edmunds: "Adam, I will always support you, hold you and love you! You are my everything Adam." The couple's journey represents a testament to healing, resilience, and the possibility of finding love after profound loss.
As Holker and Edmunds plan their future together, their story continues to resonate with those who have followed Holker's career and personal journey through both triumph and tragedy.
