Allison Holker

And it was like moon pants and platform shoes. And I was just like, apparently like not into it. I was just kind of like, hi, and like left. But that was the first time I ever like met him, but I didn't even know this happened. But on So You Think You Can Dance when we were all stars. Yeah.

And it was like moon pants and platform shoes. And I was just like, apparently like not into it. I was just kind of like, hi, and like left. But that was the first time I ever like met him, but I didn't even know this happened. But on So You Think You Can Dance when we were all stars. Yeah.

He, both of us, our positions on that job, there were 12 dancers that were like the past fan favorites brought onto the show to dance with the new contestants. And I remember where like I was like, oh, this man is different. This man is amazing. I was working with my partner at the time. His name was Alex Wong. And we were in a different dance studio working on our routine.

He, both of us, our positions on that job, there were 12 dancers that were like the past fan favorites brought onto the show to dance with the new contestants. And I remember where like I was like, oh, this man is different. This man is amazing. I was working with my partner at the time. His name was Alex Wong. And we were in a different dance studio working on our routine.

And he was in a different room working with his partner. But at the end of the day, I went into his room and I was like, we would like to share, like show you guys our routine because I think like I'll get my partner's like wiggles out and like him being so nervous to perform it for other people. I think it'd be good for him to dance in front of other people.

And he was in a different room working with his partner. But at the end of the day, I went into his room and I was like, we would like to share, like show you guys our routine because I think like I'll get my partner's like wiggles out and like him being so nervous to perform it for other people. I think it'd be good for him to dance in front of other people.

So like, can we do like a little exchange of our routines? And he was like, that's cool. Just give us like a little bit longer. We need some more time. And I was like, okay. So we sat down and his demeanor with this young woman, he was so kind and so direct, but guiding her, like teaching, because she had never danced hip hop before and he was a hip hop dancer.

So like, can we do like a little exchange of our routines? And he was like, that's cool. Just give us like a little bit longer. We need some more time. And I was like, okay. So we sat down and his demeanor with this young woman, he was so kind and so direct, but guiding her, like teaching, because she had never danced hip hop before and he was a hip hop dancer.

So he was acting as her teacher and influence, but he was doing it with such a gentle soul. Like it was just the way he could command a room, but never be domineering. Like he was, he was this gentle giant. And anytime he spoke, you just felt like you were learning so much. It was just like an honor to hear him talk. And it was just such a turn on.

So he was acting as her teacher and influence, but he was doing it with such a gentle soul. Like it was just the way he could command a room, but never be domineering. Like he was, he was this gentle giant. And anytime he spoke, you just felt like you were learning so much. It was just like an honor to hear him talk. And it was just such a turn on.

I was like, oh, I like him. Yeah. Yeah. So it was just like his presence was really powerful and, but soft and welcoming all at the same time.

I was like, oh, I like him. Yeah. Yeah. So it was just like his presence was really powerful and, but soft and welcoming all at the same time.

The only reason I'm so willing to share this story is he actually shared this story on The Ellen Show and I was devastated that he was willing to share this on TV. Oh my goodness. Okay, so after Sweet You Can Dance, our all-star season, our first season, which was season seven, Um, man, I was on tour with So You Think You Can Dance.

The only reason I'm so willing to share this story is he actually shared this story on The Ellen Show and I was devastated that he was willing to share this on TV. Oh my goodness. Okay, so after Sweet You Can Dance, our all-star season, our first season, which was season seven, Um, man, I was on tour with So You Think You Can Dance.

And then he was getting ready for tour with there was a television show called Glee. He wasn't actually on the show Glee. But for their tour, there was an opening act with a dance crew called LXD, which was the League of Extraordinary Dancers. And which was actually was it was produced by John Chu, who just came out with Wiccan. He was the director of Wicked.

And then he was getting ready for tour with there was a television show called Glee. He wasn't actually on the show Glee. But for their tour, there was an opening act with a dance crew called LXD, which was the League of Extraordinary Dancers. And which was actually was it was produced by John Chu, who just came out with Wiccan. He was the director of Wicked.

But so LXD, which Stephen was a part of, was on tour with Glee. And we were just in this very honeymoon phase of dating where everything was really exciting and we were both on these big tours. Mine was a national tour, his was international. And so we were just traveling to see each other and support each other at each other's shows.

But so LXD, which Stephen was a part of, was on tour with Glee. And we were just in this very honeymoon phase of dating where everything was really exciting and we were both on these big tours. Mine was a national tour, his was international. And so we were just traveling to see each other and support each other at each other's shows.

And he invited me to Ireland, which he was performing at the O2 Arena. Oh my goodness, I can't believe I'm sharing this. And so anyways, the story starts with me going to see him at his show. And after he performed his opening act, we decided to just, you know, go explore the arena. It's a very famous arena. And we found some stairs.

And he invited me to Ireland, which he was performing at the O2 Arena. Oh my goodness, I can't believe I'm sharing this. And so anyways, the story starts with me going to see him at his show. And after he performed his opening act, we decided to just, you know, go explore the arena. It's a very famous arena. And we found some stairs.