Anna Delvey: From Con Artist to Dancing Star

Anna Delvey Embraces Her Past

Anna “Delvey” Sorokin is preparing to showcase her dancing skills on the upcoming season of Dancing With the Stars. Convicted of grand larceny and other financial crimes after impersonating a wealthy heiress, Delvey’s story involves two years in prison and an additional 18 months in detention due to visa issues.

Life Under House Arrest

Currently, Anna Delvey lives under house arrest in New York while sporting an ankle monitor as she appeals her deportation order. Sorokin somehow received permission from US Immigration authorities to travel to Los Angeles for the show filmed there.

Public Fascination

Both Sorokin and ABC are cashing in on her infamous reputation. As stated in their press release, she is identified as the “Notorious ankle bracelet fashionista Anna Delvey,” stirring discussions about social status and privilege in today's world.

Contestants of the Season

• Super Bowl Champion Danny Amendola with partner Witney Carson
• Notorious ankle bracelet fashionista Anna Delvey with partner Ezra Sosa
• From ‘The Bachelor,’ Joey Graziadei with partner Jenna Johnson
• NBA Champion Dwight Howard with partner Daniella Karagach
• TV star Chandler Kinney with partner Brandon Armstrong
• Olympic rugby player Ilona Maher with partner Alan Bersten
• Model Brooks Nader with partner Gleb Savchenko
• Olympic gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik with partner Rylee Arnold
• Reality star Phaedra Parks with partner Val Chmerkovskiy
• Movie star Eric Roberts with partner Britt Stewart
• TV icon Tori Spelling with partner Pasha Pashkov
• From ‘The Bachelorette,’ Jenn Tran with partner Sasha Farber
• Actor Reginald VelJohnson with partner Emma Slater

The season premieres on September 17, showcasing not just dance talent but also the complex narratives behind these public figures.