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Stephen "tWitch" Boss, choreographer, dancer and DJ for "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" died Tuesday. He was 40.

[Veterans Crisis Chat](https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help/chat). You get paid in love and Cheetos dust and crumbs that they leave in the furniture. "tWitch was pure love and light. "He says, ‘Love you much,’ and I say, ‘Love you.’” Boss was invited on "Ellen" in 2013 as a guest DJ before becoming a show staple the following year. Please send your love and support to Allison and his beautiful children –- Weslie, Maddox, and Zaia." That's the way to do it." The Montgomery, Alabama, native, who started dancing at 16, competed on the fourth season of Fox's "So You Think You Can Dance" in 2008 and finished in second place. ("Ellen" ended its 19-year run in May.) I’ll just leave it at that until there’s a time where we can address more publicly.” "To say he left a legacy would be an understatement, and his positive impact will continue to be felt," her statement continued. He valued family, friends and community above all else and leading with love and light was everything to him.

Stephen 'tWitch' Boss' wife, Allison Holker Boss, confirmed his passing in an exclusive statement to PEOPLE: 'He was the backbone of our family, ...

[For more on Stephen 'tWitch' Boss, listen below to our daily podcast PEOPLE Every Day.](https://open.spotify.com/show/4Q6v7kS3MbYL7pchuhg5XM) [So You Think You Can Dance](https://people.com/tag/so-you-think-you-can-dance/) in 2008, ending season 4 as a runner-up and later returning as an All-Star. He eventually became a permanent fixture on the series and was elevated to co-executive producer status in 2020. "Stephen, we love you, we miss you, and I will always save the last dance for you," she concluded. "To say he left a legacy would be an understatement, and his positive impact will continue to be felt," she continued. He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans."

Stephen Boss, better known as DJ tWitch of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, died Tuesday in a Los Angeles hotel room at the age of 40 reportedly by suicide.

In 2013, he performed on Dancing with the Stars, and in 2014 began his association with DeGeneres as a guest DJ on her show. He served as a judge on the show in 2018 and 2022. I love you baby and I will never take you or OUR love for granted! He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans. He had two small dancing roles in the 2007 films Blades of Glory and Hairspray, and the following year competed on So You Think You Can Dance; he would return to that series as a guest and all-star frequently. “To say he left a legacy,” she continued, “would be an understatement, and his positive impact will continue to be felt.

Stephen "Twitch" Boss, DJ and executive producer of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," has died by suicide. He was 40.

He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans.” Holker continued, “To say he left a legacy would be an understatement, and his positive impact will continue to be felt. He valued family, friends and community above all else and leading with love and light was everything to him.

Stephen 'Twitch' Boss, a dancer and TV personality perhaps best known as the DJ and co-host of Ellen DeGeneres' former talk show, has died, ...

He had been an executive producer on the show between 2020 and 2022. [Nexstar Media Wire News](https://thehill.com/homenews/nexstar_media_wire/) [Nexstar Media Wire News](https://thehill.com/homenews/nexstar_media_wire/) [Nexstar Media Wire News](https://thehill.com/homenews/nexstar_media_wire/) [Nexstar Media Wire News](https://thehill.com/homenews/nexstar_media_wire/) [See All](https://thehill.com/homenews/nexstar_media_wire/) Boss’ wife Allison Holker later confirmed news of Boss’ death to [The Debrief](https://thehill.com/hilltv/the-debrief/) [The Debrief: McCarthy gears up for speakership BATTLE, Biden RENEWS calls for assault weapons ban](https://thehill.com/hilltv/the-debrief/3776838-the-debrief-mccarthy-gears-up-for-speakership-battle-biden-renews-calls-for-assault-weapons-ban/) [See all Hill.TV](https://thehill.com/hilltv) [See all Video](https://thehill.com/video) [TMZ](https://www.tmz.com/2022/12/14/stephen-twitch-boss-dead-dies-dj-ellen-degeneres-so-you-think-you-can-dance/). [Nexstar Media Wire News](https://thehill.com/homenews/nexstar_media_wire/)

"It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to share my husband Stephen has left us," Boss' wife, Allison Holker, said in a statement.

[DeGeneres wrote on Twitter](https://www.q13fox.com/news/im-heartbroken-ellen-degeneres-celebrities-respond-to-stephen-twitch-boss-death) that she was "heartbroken" by the news. "Please send your love and support to Allison and his beautiful children - Weslie, Maddox, and Zaia." "I woke up this morning to the news that tWitch is gone. May his family find resolution in this dark time." [until its conclusion in 2022](https://www.fox26houston.com/news/ellen-degeneres-ends-daytime-talk-show-after-nearly-two-decades), serving as a permanent fixture on the daytime talk show. "tWitch was pure love and light. FILE - Allison Holker (L) and Stephen "tWitch" Boss attend the PUBG Mobile's #FIGHT4THEAMAZON Event at Avalon Hollywood on Dec. "To say he left a legacy would be an understatement, and his positive impact will continue to be felt," she continued. Boss rose to fame while competing on "So You Think You Can Dance" in 2008, ending as runner-up. He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans." FILE - Stephen "tWitch" Boss attends Critics Choice Association's 5th Annual Celebration Of Black Cinema & Television at Fairmont Century Plaza on Dec. He valued family, friends and community above all else and leading with love and light was everything to him.

Stephen 'tWitch' Boss, a 'So You Think You Can Dance' judge and former DJ on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show,' has died. He was 40.

[Ellen DeGeneres](https://ew.com/person/ellen-degeneres), Boss starred on the series for eight years, serving as a co-executive producer for the last two until its final episode in 2022. He also made an appearance in 2016's Ghostbusters and in a 2018 episode of Modern Family. When he was a season 12 mentor in 2015, Boss Acting as a mood-maker, guest host, and friend to regular host He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans." His talent was recognized even further when he starred on season 4 of So You Think You Can Dance in 2008, becoming a runner-up alongside series winner Joshua Allen.

tWitch started his tenure at "The Ellen Show" in 2014 and later was promoted to co-executive producer in 2020. His wife, Allison Holker Boss, confirmed his ...

My heart is heavy today for his family and all of those who knew and loved him," Washington also posted on Instagram. He also had placed as a runner-up on "So You Think You Can Dance" and later judged season 17 of the dance competition show. "My personal opinion: The greatest of all time had to be Gene Kelly, man. He was my family, and I loved him with all my heart. He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans." He valued family, friends and community above all else and leading with love and light was everything to him.

Stephen "Twitch" Boss was the "Ellen" DJ starting in 2014 and became an executive producer on the series in 2020.

He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans.” Holker continued, “To say he left a legacy would be an understatement, and his positive impact will continue to be felt. He valued family, friends and community above all else and leading with love and light was everything to him. tWitch was a multi-faceted talent and integral part of ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ and our Warner Bros. Television Group, the studio behind “Ellen,” also issued a statement: “We are shocked and heartbroken by the tragic news of the passing of Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss. He was my family, and I loved him with all my heart.

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. You can also call the network, ...

People that have waited for literally 18 or 19 years to come and see the show, to see the connection and the bond that she has created with people that really love her show is something that is so special." He was perhaps best known for his vibrant presence on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show." "He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans. To say he left a legacy would be an understatement, and his positive impact will continue to be felt. tWitch was a multi-faceted talent and integral part of The Ellen DeGeneres Show and our Warner Bros. He had the ability to bring communities of people together each day to share in joy and laughter.

The dancer and actor was an integral part of Ellen DeGeneres' talk show until it ended this year.

"I've lost a lot of friends to the struggle," he said. "And whether I was a real DJ or not..." "I always felt at home!" He was my family, and I loved him with all my heart. "I will miss him." She described the American freestyle hip-hop dancer and actor as "pure love and light".

LOS ANGELES — Stephen “tWitch” Boss, known as a dancer and a DJ on the popular television shows “So You Think You Can Dance” and the “Ellen DeGeneres Show,” ...

[posted on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/CmJ62ULJ8XO/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=e0eb3312-3dfb-4031-b72b-d44d8ed87a7a), “I woke up this morning to the news that tWitch is gone. For more about risk factors and warning signs, visit the organization’s [official website](https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/). [Julie Bowen remembered Boss](https://www.instagram.com/p/CmJ7lr6JvqE/?hl=en) for his work both on the “Ellen DeGeneres Show” and appearances on “Modern Family,” saying, “I did ‘Ellen’ a gajillion times, and every time this sweet man made me smile, laugh and dance (horribly…always horribly). He even came and did a guest spot on ‘Modern Family,’ and it was like getting a visit from the sun. He was a beacon of light & a true talent whose legacy & impact will live on in the dance community— Paula Abdul (@PaulaAbdul) He was a beacon of light & a true talent whose legacy & impact will live on in the dance community.” I wish he could have known that he didn’t have to. Hold your loved ones dear!!This life is not promised to anyone..— Mira Sorvino (@MiraSorvino) Never met but his smile, his persona and his shining talent always brought me joy. He was my family, and I loved him with all my heart. I send love & will pray for Allison Holker & their 3 children.I am so sad- his joyful talent lit up our hearts from the time my kids were small. Damn.”

Stephen "tWitch" Boss was a thoroughly modern dancer who grooved with his family in TikTok videos and lit of the stage of the "Ellen" show.

He was a beloved fixture of the show, and in 2020 he was promoted to an executive producer role. "So You Think You Can Dance" sent Boss to the next level of his career. "He was a beacon of light & a true talent whose legacy & impact will live on in the dance community." He and his wife, fellow professional dancer Allison Holker Boss, frequently posted videos on TikTok: the couple dancing to Lizzo; their kids dancing to a Fisher Price DJ toy. He was so classy," Boss told The Associated Press in 2014, the year he joined the "Ellen" show. He appeared in the "Step Up" movies and the "Magic Mike" sequel. "So You Think You Can Dance," a reality show on Fox, introduced Boss to a much wider audience. tWitch could be seen dancing, surrounded by family and friends, seemingly lost in the ecstasy of what he loved most. Boss eventually moved to Los Angeles to chase his dreams of professional dance stardom. He lit up the stage of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" for nearly a decade. In his eight years at the "Ellen" show, Boss richly endeared himself to viewers. "The greatest of all time had to be Gene Kelly, man.

Stephen "tWitch" Boss shared on a podcast an uplifting message about overcoming hardships in 2017, five years before he tragically died by suicide.

The talk show host, 64, wrote on social media, “tWitch was pure love and light. He valued family, friends and community above all else and leading with love and light was everything to him.” The “Real Dirty Dancing” host continued, “It’s super romantic. At the time of the podcast interview, the couple shared daughter Weslie, now 14, and son Maddox, now 6. Maybe, and if so, you’ve got to get back up really, really quick and pick up the lesson of whatever that is and then keep it moving because that’s kind of what life does.” “You will make decisions that might seem right at the time but then they’re not.

Mr. Boss spent nine years with “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” as D.J., guest host and, eventually, an executive producer.

[in an interview](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waC4ZpmRFRo) on the “Today” show. He appeared in films in the “Step Up” franchise and in the second “Magic Mike” movie. In addition to his wife and his parents, Mr. But the show embraced him, and for years he would return to dance with new contestants and serve as a judge. “He valued family, friends and community above all else, and leading with love and light was everything to him.” “While I’m not a ridiculous wordsmith and I can’t clearly verbalize the things that I’m feeling sometimes, I’d say that I can emote how I feel by dancing, 100 percent of the time, and fearlessly at that.” After dancing with Allison Holker — a contemporary dancer who had performed on Season 2 — at a party at the end of a later season, they became inseparable. He started dancing as a teenager and earned the nickname tWitch because he could not stop moving in school or in church. DeGeneres said she was “heartbroken” over the death, calling Mr. Boss “pure love and light.” As a bubbly presence on TV who liked to wear a fedora and often broke into dance, Mr. He soon found himself dancing unfamiliar styles like the waltz and the tango on national television, and he finished the show’s fourth season as runner-up.

Following the tragic death of Stephen “tWitch” Boss, “So You Think You Can Dance” alums, “Dancing With the Stars” pros and more celebs reacted via social ...

“I will miss him.” He was so sweet, kind and generous,” she recalled. [Maksim Chmerkovskiy wrote](https://www.instagram.com/p/CmKIwJzPZLY/) in part via Instagram. “My condolences to all his loved ones that he has left behind. “Sending so much love and healing to @allisonholker and kids. “It’s so strange to reflect back on time with someone who you never thought would pass -in this way… “I’m so sorry Allison.” We love you.” “You will be missed by so many.” Many pros from the ABC dance competition show — past and present — took to social media to share their condolences. “Forever the worlds dance dad. tWitch, we will miss you dearly.”

Stephen "tWitch" Boss, the famed DJ on Ellen DeGeneres' talk show, is dead ... and TMZ has learned it appears to be a suicide.

She continues, "He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans. was back in September, and he talked to us about life after 'Ellen' ... Allison and Stephen had just celebrated their 9-year anniversary this past Saturday. He had become an executive producer on the show in 2020. He was pronounced dead at the scene. He went on to do some acting, landing several roles where he could show off his dance skills. He was my family, and I loved him with all my heart. Holker tells TMZ, "Stephen lit up every room he stepped into. The last time our photogs got him out around L.A. and they found Stephen there, dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. tWitch was pure love and light. Please send your love and support to Allison and his beautiful children - Weslie, Maddox, and Zaia."

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How celebrities reacted to the news of Stephen Twitch Boss, Ellen Show DJ and professional dancer, died.

Stephen was such a wonderful loving soul, filled with joy and positive energy." "Thanks for always laughing and smiling with me." " A lot of us can't process emotions and how to deal with it." No words, dance or show can adequately capture just how magnificent your existence was to this world and me." My heart breaks for @sir_twitch_alot, his wife and children," the singer wrote in the caption. tWitch was known for competing on dance show “So You Think You Can Dance." The three starred in "Magic Mike" together. May his family find resolution in this dark time." initiative and visits to The Ellen Show," Obama [wrote](https://twitter.com/MichelleObama/status/1603164230684798976) in a post. Pinkett Smith posted a group photo on Instagram of her with tWitch and actor Donald Glover. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

Ellen DeGeneres has issued a statement regarding the death of her former talk show's longtime DJ and co-executive producer, Stephen "tWitch" Boss, ...

Stephen “tWitch” Boss, who died Wednesday at 40, was once a teen Montgomery break dancer who found himself and his talent in a local theater camp.

He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans." “He valued family, friends and community above all else and leading with love and light was everything to him. He valued family, friends and community above all else and leading with love and light was everything to him. “He called me one day and said, ‘It’s a little rough out here.’ I said, ‘You can make it.’” tWitch was an inspiration to the Montgomery community and to many across the world. "I pray that God continues to give his family strength, peace and Comfort in their time of bereavement." Stewart said Boss was humble, but focused and energized. He’d even give the audiences dance lessons. "We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Stephen tWitch Boss," Montgomery Mayor Steven L. "I'm heartbroken... His legacy of love and light will continue to shine as others follow the path he so gracefully blazed in film, television, music and dance. "While he blazed his own path to success in the entertainment industry, ultimately becoming one of America's favorite DJs, he will best be remembered for his infectious smile.

'So You Think You Can Dance' judge Mary Murphy speaks to The Times about Stephen 'Twitch' Boss following his death by suicide.

And to be able to be a small part of that and watch him grow and his star quality grow is one of the greatest gifts of my life.” Text “HOME” to 741741 in the U.S. ... That light comes out from within and there’s a lot of people that might think they can manufacture it, but they just can’t, and he had that naturally.” After coming in second on the dance competition series, Boss returned to the show as an all-star, a choreographer and, lastly, as a judge. Those were one of the most special moments on ‘So You Think You Can Dance,’” she said. “And it just kept getting better and it just kept getting better.

It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to share my husband Stephen has left us,” Stephen "tWitch" Boss' wife Allison Holker Boss said in a statement.

He could do anything and he did it with a joy and grace and some swagger. He also had placed as a runner-up on “So You Think You Can Dance” and later judged season 17 of the dance competition show. He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans.” My heart is heavy today for his family and all of those who knew and loved him,” Washington also posted on Instagram. He was my family, and I loved him with all my heart. “He was a special one. And all will be okay again,” Inaba, a “Dancing with the Stars” judge, posted on Instagram. “My personal opinion: The greatest of all time had to be Gene Kelly, man. A good man, a husband, an artist, a dancer, an entertainer, a bright light…He was extraordinary. He valued family, friends and community above all else and leading with love and light was everything to him. Everyday is a winding road and you just may never know who is on the edge,” Questlove posted on Instagram. tWitch was pure love and light.

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Stephen “tWitch” Boss, the longtime and beloved dancing DJ on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” and a former contestant on “So You Think You Can Dance,” has died at ...

He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans.” “We mourn today for Stephen’s loss but also for the loss his family has experienced. “It is always heartbreaking to lose family, and we are crushed by the loss of a vibrant member of ours, Stephen Boss, known as tWitch. My heart is heavy today for his family and all of those who knew and loved him,” Washington also posted on Instagram. He was my family, and I loved him with all my heart. He valued family, friends and community above all else and leading with love and light was everything to him.

DJ Stephen "tWitch" Boss' wife was adamant with cops -- something was terribly wrong -- as he left their home without warning and stopped all communication.

The staffers told us Stephen Call or text 988 or chat saying tWitch's body had been discovered at a motel less than a mile from his home. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ when Allison Holker entered a branch of the LAPD Tuesday to report Stephen missing, she stressed how out of character tWitch's disappearance was. However, as TMZ first reported, a 911 call came in shortly after Allison's contact with cops ... she knew something was terribly wrong, because he'd left home without warning and stopped all communication.

An eerie video has surfaced of a former executive producer of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" standing in front of DJ Stephen “tWitch” Boss — who was found ...

He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans.” “tWitch was pure love and light. When Boss went missing, Holker reportedly ran frantically into an LAPD station, saying her husband had left home without his car, which she claimed was unlike him, according to law enforcement sources. Don’t keep in the pain, talk to someone. She also echoed Lassner’s words: “As Andy said it best as the show wrapped – let’s keep each other close. He valued family, friends and community above all else and leading with love and light was everything to him.

Stephen “tWitch” Boss, the longtime DJ for “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” died December 13 in an apparent suicide, per reports. Boss first appeared on “So You ...

He was my family, and I loved him with all my heart. He was also the announcer on Ellen’s Game of Games. He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans.” “To say he left a legacy would be an understatement, and his positive impact will continue to be felt,” she continued. He was found in a hotel room in Los Angeles, He was 40.

As Stephen "tWitch" Boss, best known as the dancing DJ on The Ellen Show dies at 40 by suicide, it is important to know the warning signs of suicide.

Suicide is a leading cause of death in the US. It is important to know the warning signs to help your loved ones with suicidal thoughts. Feeling unbearable emotional or physical pain may also be a sign of suicide.

Social media was flooded Wednesday with tributes to Stephen "tWitch" Boss as everyone from Viola Davis and Channing Tatum to Michelle Obama spoke lovingly ...

“You don’t have to be of a particular status or anything to actually commit a kind act and have that do its ripple effect,” he said at the Industry Dance Awards in October. ](https://www.instagram.com/p/CmK3tzMpEB-/)“The warmth and support he gave to me and so many others made us believe in ourselves. “No matter what, life is going to move forward.” And energy.” He has been my idol and friend and it hurts to know that the love he made others feel masked his true emotions.” That’s why I had to post, so that the world knows the gravity of this loss,” Chynoweth wrote. And dancing. They were simply returning a bit of the kindness and love Boss poured into the world. My wife and I just loved his joy. [shared on his Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/p/CmKyq4vJxXt/?hl=en)that Boss “was a big supporter of our movement for racial justice.” [Viola Davis ](https://www.instagram.com/p/CmJ2JDSuxgx/)and [Channing Tatum](https://www.instagram.com/p/CmKy6p8psqR/?hl=en) to [Michelle Obama ](https://www.instagram.com/p/CmKora-Pv8L/?hl=en)spoke lovingly of the dancer, actor and DJ. [expressions of grief](https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/14/entertainment/twitch-death-reaction-tributes) and confusion about how it was possible given the joy Boss seemed to exude in his work.

Stephen "tWitch" Boss posted about being "thankful for life" while celebrating Thanksgiving with his family just two weeks before his tragic death by ...

[married in 2013](https://pagesix.com/article/stephen-twitch-boss-and-allison-holkers-full-relationship-timeline/). The pair had [discussed having more children](https://pagesix.com/2022/12/14/stephen-twitch-boss-wife-considered-more-kids-before-death/) less than a month before the TV star’s death. Stephen, we love you, we miss you, and I will always save the last dance for you.” I LOVE YOU.” Soon after, he was He valued family, friends and community above all else and leading with love and light was everything to him,” she said. Holker was the one who alerted authorities Tuesday that something did not seem right with Boss. “tWitch was pure love and light. “Man bro, man 😢 depression is the devil. “He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans.” Thankful for love. Thankful for health.

Following the death of Stephen 'tWitch' Boss, TODAY's Carson Daly gets candid about mental health struggles and suffering in silence. “I think people just ...

Stephen "tWitch" Boss' wife, Allison Holker, reportedly told cops that there were not any "issues" when he left their home ahead of his death.

And we never looked back.” “He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans.” I love you. i don’t know where to begin. [ heartbreaking tributes ](https://pagesix.com/2022/12/14/ellen-degeneres-heartbroken-over-stephen-twitch-boss-death/)to the “Real Dirty Dancing” host, with Ellen DeGeneres [ calling him “pure love and light.”](https://www.instagram.com/p/CmKDwRNJYrV/) “Stephen lit up every room he stepped into.

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner has confirmed that Stephen Boss, better known as the DJ and dancer tWitch, died by suicide.

He was my family, and I loved him with all my heart. Please send your love and support to Allison and his beautiful children – Weslie, Maddox, and Zaia.” tWitch was pure love and light. Boss joined the The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2014 and stayed until DeGeneres ended the talk show in 2022. He was 40. The cause of death was widely speculated upon Wednesday when news of Boss’ December 13 death was confirmed by his wife, the dancer and TV host Allison Holker Boss.

Following Stephen 'tWitch' Boss's death, celebrities including Ellen DeGeneres, Jennifer Lopez, Channing Tatum, and many 'So You Think You Can Dance' alumni ...

As we go into this happy time of the year for so many of us we must recognize that stress and dark emotions appear to be heightened in others.” [Stephen “tWitch” Boss](https://www.vulture.com/2022/12/stephen-twitch-boss-dead-suicide-ellen-show.html). “It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to share my husband Stephen has left us,” Holker [shared with People](https://people.com/tv/stephen-twitch-boss-death-allison-holker-boss-statement/).

Also during the program, celebrities will compete in games hosted by comedians Paul Scheer and Rob Huebel. Activities include “Wrap Battle,” “Is This a Lifetime ...

[Netflix tie-up](https://www.marketingdive.com/news/hyundai-netflix-seoul-vibe-retro-1980s-metaverse/630798/) and a [Spider-Man](https://www.marketingdive.com/news/spider-man-is-stranded-in-hyundais-new-ad-showcasing-all-electric-ioniq-5/610431/) collaboration. [Honda](https://www.marketingdive.com/news/honda-hondaverse-gaming-fortnite-twitch/626328/) and [Lexus](https://www.marketingdive.com/news/lexus-twitch-next-level-livestreaming/625538/) are among the other car brands making more ambitious attempts to crack the Twitch formula. “We’re a brand that’s evolving,” said Angela Zepeda, CMO of Hyundai, in a press statement. While Twitch is usually associated with video game streaming and commentary, efforts have been made to expand its purview. Hyundai’s latest foray into pop culture comes in the form of a Twitch sponsorship. Twitch has become a go-to for many marketers looking to connect with this key demographic.

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. You can also call the network, ...

“Finding a balance between all of the things we need to do ... “Sometimes, you think somebody is on top of the world cause I remember him saying, ‘Hoda, I want to have a talk show. “You don’t know what is going on in someone’s head. You don’t know,” she continued. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. You can also call the network, previously known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, at

Hyundai is the presenting sponsor of the two-episode comedy game show.

With Twitch, we’re reaching a younger audience that is a little more technologically savvy, and the service is ideal for innovative content creation.” With the support of bold brands like Hyundai, we’re helping to move these concepts from ideas to realities, while popularizing new content formats and verticals that reflect the interests of our community. Plus, our wives want us to get all this stuff out of the house.” It’s been great working with Paul, Rob and the Hyundai team on these streams, and we’re excited to see what treasures our viewers end up taking home.” 17) at 7 p.m. [Angela Zepeda](https://www.adweek.com/brand-marketing/hyundais-brand-journey-continues-to-bypass-the-super-bowl/) said, “We’re a brand that’s evolving. 16) at 9 p.m. [Paul Scheer](https://www.adweek.com/brand-marketing/paul-scheer-and-cann-help-explain-why-you-wont-find-its-thc-drinks-on-grocery-shelves/) and [Rob Huebel](https://www.adweek.com/brand-marketing/10-ways-non-cannabis-brands-are-celebrating-4-20-a-high-holiday-quickly-going-mainstream/) will welcome celebrity guests, comedians and fellow Twitch streamers to their [FriendZone](https://www.twitch.tv/friendzone/about) channel for the two-episode comedy game show, presented by [Hyundai](https://www.adweek.com/brand-marketing/hyundai-bts-2022-world-cup-song/), Friday (Dec. [Adam Harris](https://www.adweek.com/commerce/twitch-brings-back-pog-picks-live-shopping-event-in-us-extends-it-to-more-markets/) said in a statement, “Our streamers build the unique and interactive community experiences that set Twitch apart. [Brand Partnership Studio](https://www.adweek.com/commerce/twitch-brings-back-pog-picks-live-shopping-event-in-us-extends-it-to-more-markets/) in-house creative agency, which helped with elements including building a custom stream extension to boost viewer participation and the creation of a custom set. [Nicole Byer](https://www.adweek.com/convergent-tv/how-team-coco-became-a-podcasting-powerhouse/), Ben Lee, [Kumail Nanjiani](https://www.adweek.com/convergent-tv/disney-showcases-marvel-ous-disney-offering-at-in-person-upfront/), [Jerry O’Connell](https://www.adweek.com/lostremote/the-real-love-boat-moves-cbs-paramount/67850), Kaitlyn Olsen, [Rob Riggle](https://www.adweek.com/creativity/how-the-eli-manning-show-takes-the-giants-brand-beyond-the-football-field/) and Carl Tart. [The Price Is Right](https://www.adweek.com/agencies/this-agency-founder-sneakily-used-the-price-is-right-to-get-the-attention-of-big-clients/) and Storage Wars and brings them into a late-night talk show format where guests show off random (occasionally iconic) possessions and viewers have the chance to win them by guessing their price.

Ellen DeGeneres posted a video montage on Instagram of memories with Stephen "tWitch" Boss, her sidekick and friend, who died by suicide Dec. 13.

And then she introduces the montage, which intersperses with DeGeneres' choked-up comments about Boss' importance to her. He was my family, and I loved him with all my heart.” "It was like a crash course in getting to know each another. When he comes over, the audience learns his mother and best friend are in the audience. ... He really, really makes me laugh," she adds. 13 at age 40](https://www.today.com/popculture/tv/stephen-twitch-boss-dies-40-rcna61685), but few publicly championed him the way Ellen DeGeneres did. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. She notes that Boss "changed" her life and the show, and then invites him to sit with her. I know he brought joy to yours too. You can also call the network, previously known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, at "He brought so much joy to my life. And on Dec.

Longtime “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” DJ Stephen “tWitch” Boss has died at the age of 40.

He also had placed as a runner-up on “So You Think You Can Dance” and later judged season 17 of the dance competition show. He could do anything and he did it with a joy and grace and some swagger. My heart is heavy today for his family and all of those who knew and loved him,” Washington also posted on Instagram. He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans.” He was my family, and I loved him with all my heart. He valued family, friends and community above all else and leading with love and light was everything to him.