Anna Delvey

Anna Delvey: From Con Artist to Dance Floor Diva!

Watch out ballroom, Anna Delvey is trading fraud for foxtrot!

Anna Delvey, whose real name is Anna Sorokin, is back in the limelight, and this time she’s swapped her jail cell for the dance floor as she joins the cast of the 33rd season of 'Dancing With The Stars' (DWTS). Known for her audacious impersonation of a German heiress, Delvey was made famous in Netflix's 2022 drama 'Inventing Anna.' Her past may be riddled with crime, but she's hoping to win over hearts (and votes!) with her dancing prowess. Who knew that a glittering dress and a desire to cha-cha could turn the once notorious con artist into the unlikely star of a beloved family show?

Delvey has already sparked interest with her bold statement that she received "permission from ICE" to participate in the competition - and yes, you read that right, she will be doing so wearing an ankle monitor! When asked how her house arrest would impact her dance moves, she cheekily responded, "In what way would it affect my performance?" If there’s anyone that knows how to handle dual identities, it’s this former socialite who danced her way into the upper echelons of New York Society and out of the law.

The competition is heating up with contestants including two Olympians and reality star Jenna Tran, not to mention Tori Spelling, who knows a thing or two about navigating the highs and lows of celebrity life. As her debut approaches on September 17, viewers are not only curious about her performance but how she will charm the judges while keeping that pesky ankle monitor firmly in place. Will she out-dance her competition, or will her legal history take center stage?

In addition to all her dancing shenanigans, Delvey is making waves in the fashion world as she prepares to model at New York Fashion Week. Talk about multitasking! It seems the faux heiress is stretching her capabilities from confined footwork to the catwalk in a flash. Who says you can't flip the script on your life?

Interestingly, despite her criminal past, Anna Delvey isn't the first contestant with a rocky history to hit the dance floor. Over the years, DWTS has welcomed figures from various backgrounds, proving that redemption and second chances can come in many forms. So, whether she’s dancing or dodging law enforcement, one thing is for sure: Anna’s life is anything but dull! Stay tuned to see if this infamous figure can really dance her way into all our hearts!