NMW - Anna Sorokin to Compete on ‘Dancing With The Stars’

Anna Sorokin's Latest Venture

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anna Sorokin, the con artist who was convicted of swindling banks, hotels, and friends in 2019 after falsely building a reputation as a wealthy German heiress named Anna Delvey, has found her newest venture: “Dancing With The Stars.” Described as the “notorious ankle bracelet fashionista” in a press release, Sorokin was announced Wednesday on “Good Morning America” along with the likes of former NBA star Dwight Howard, actor Tori Spelling, and Jenn Tran, “The Bachelorette” lead. Tran was a contestant on Joey Graziadei's season of “The Bachelor” and will also be vying for the trophy.

Complications for Sorokin

Complicating Sorokin's latest starring role is the ankle bracelet she’s worn since October 2022, when she started her house arrest. The show appears to lean into it with a promo image of Sorokin in a glittering dress and an ankle monitor on her leg. While she was released from prison in February 2021, immigration authorities picked her up shortly after, claiming she overstayed her visa and must return to Germany.

Legal Matters and Home Confinement

• Sorokin was in ICE custody for over a year before switching to home confinement in October 2022.
• Under house arrest, she had to abide by the immigration judge’s condition prohibiting social media use.
• Despite restrictions, she started a podcast, “The Anna Delvey Show,” featuring notable guests.

Upcoming Competition on ‘Dancing With The Stars’

“Dancing With The Stars” is the first mainstream platform where Sorokin is attempting to rebrand herself. She will be competing in the upcoming 33rd season, premiering on Sept. 17 on ABC and Disney+. Joining her will be other stars, including Stephen Nedoroscik, aka “Pommel Horse Guy,” and Olympian Ilona Maher, known for her popular TikToks.