ANNA Delvey is swapping prison garb for ballroom gowns on the upcoming season of Dancing with the Stars — but her journey to the show includes one unusual accessory: an ankle monitor.
Here’s everything you need to know about Anna and her controversial appearance.
Who is Anna Delvey and why is she wearing an ankle monitor?
Anna Delvey, whose real name is Anna Sorokin, gained notoriety for swindling New York’s wealthy elite out of hundreds of thousands of dollars while posing as a German heiress.
Her high-profile deception led to her 2019 conviction on multiple charges, including grand larceny and theft of services. She was sentenced to 4 to 12 years in prison but was released early in February 2021.
Shortly after her release, Delvey was taken into ICE custody for overstaying her visa, prompting a lengthy legal battle to avoid deportation to Germany.
In October 2022, a judge allowed her to remain in the U.S. under strict conditions, including home confinement and wearing an ankle monitor.
Despite these restrictions, Delvey was granted permission to appear on Dancing with the Stars, where she will be competing alongside other celebrities while continuing to wear the monitor.
The device, now doubling as an unlikely fashion statement, has sparked curiosity and controversy ahead of the show’s premiere.
When will Anna Delvey appear on Dancing with the Stars?
Anna Delvey will make her debut on Dancing with the Stars Season 33, which is set to premiere on September 17, 2024, on ABC.
The show will be co-hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough, and Delvey is one of 13 celebrities competing for the coveted Mirror Ball trophy.
She will be partnered with professional dancer Ezra Sosa, and her ankle monitor will remain on display throughout her performances.
When asked about how the device might impact her dancing, Delvey remarked that it’s “actually pretty light” and seems confident it won’t hold her back on the ballroom floor.
What is the Netflix documentary about Anna Delvey called?
Anna Delvey’s rise and fall were immortalized in the Netflix drama Inventing Anna, which premiered in February 2022.
The series, created by Shonda Rhimes, is based on the true story of Delvey’s elaborate con that duped New York’s socialites, banks, and luxury hotels.
The show was inspired by the 2018 New York Magazine article “How Anna Delvey Tricked New York’s Party People,” and it quickly became a cultural phenomenon.
Starring Julia Garner as Delvey, the series explores her deceptions, motivations, and the legal consequences that followed her arrest.
With her appearance on Dancing with the Stars, Delvey continues to generate headlines, whether she’s seen as a reality TV sensation or a controversial figure seeking a new stage for reinvention.
Meanwhile, the star-studded lineup for Season 33 of Dancing with the Stars has been revealed after weeks of speculation.
The full cast list was unveiled on Good Morning America on Wednesday, two weeks after US Olympian Stephen Nedoroscik was named as the first celebrity this season.
