Anna Delvey

Dancing with the Stars: Anna Delvey Sways in Sparkles and Scandal!

Catch Anna Delvey’s sparkling Dancing With The Stars debut—complete with an ankle monitor! It’s a waltz through controversy and glitter!

In a whirlwind of sequins and scandal, Anna Delvey, the infamous faux heiress and convicted con artist, made her grand entrance onto the dance floor in the latest season of 'Dancing With The Stars.' As if her reputation wasn’t polarizing enough, Delvey waltzed onto the stage sporting a sparkling ankle monitor—talk about the latest accessory! The audience was left both shocked and amused as the notorious figure attempted the Cha Cha with her partner, Ezra Sosa, racking up an impressive 18 points out of a possible 30 in her debut performance.

ABC has certainly taken the concept of reality TV to new heights—or lows—with Delvey's casting sending ripples across social media platforms. Viewers were torn between outrage and intrigue, watching as Delvey attempted to transform from a con artist into a dancing diva. Fans couldn’t help but marvel at her glitzy ensemble, tailored to accommodate her brand-new ankle monitor. After all, even convicts deserve a chance to twinkle on the dance floor, right?

But Delvey isn't the only one making waves in the world of dance. Fellow contestant and TikTok sensation JoJo Siwa was spotted sharing a selfie with Delvey, further mixing the pot of celebrity culture. It seems that Siwa is not one to shy away from drama; her unexpected alliance has left fans gasping and gossiping across various social media platforms, making this season of DWTS one to remember.

Adding fuel to the fire, fellow contestant Joey Graziadei defended Delvey amid backlash from critics arguing that her criminal past should have disqualified her from such a high-profile show. Graziadei’s support for the unlikeliest of partners demonstrates a complicated evolution of public perception about celebrities, second chances, and how we sometimes love to root for the underdog, no matter their backstory.

Interestingly, Anna Delvey isn’t just a cautionary tale; her life has been chronicled in various formats, including the Netflix series 'Inventing Anna,' showcasing the glamor and grit of her life as she mingled with Manhattan’s elite. This newfound fame, paired with reality TV appearances, raises the question: Are we glamorizing fraud? Dance like everyone’s watching or dance away from your mistakes?

Fun fact: DWTS isn't the first reality show to get caught up in controversy—who can forget the C-list stars who built their fame on indulgent lives filled with scandal? The juxtaposition of fun competition with genuine moral dilemmas makes for engaging television, reminding us that sometimes it’s hard to distinguish between the performer and the performance.