Anna “Delvey” Sorokin Joins ‘Dancing With the Stars’ While Wearing A Criminal Ankle Bracelet

Anna “Delvey” Sorokin Joins ‘Dancing With the Stars’ While Wearing A Criminal Ankle Bracelet

Anna Sorokin aka Anna Delvey, the notorious figure behind the 2019 grand larceny conviction, is stepping into the spotlight once again as she prepares to compete in the upcoming season of Dancing With the Stars. Far from distancing herself from her controversial history, Sorokin appears ready to embrace the public intrigue surrounding her past as she gears up for her reality TV debut.

Sorokin, who gained infamy after posing as a wealthy German heiress with a trust fund, was convicted of financial crimes, including grand larceny, after defrauding New York’s social elite. She served two years in prison, followed by an additional 18 months in detention by immigration authorities for overstaying her visa. Currently living under house arrest in New York, Sorokin is appealing her deportation order. She has been fitted with an ankle monitoring device, a condition she’s managed to turn into a signature part of her public persona.

Permission Granted for ‘Dancing With the Stars’

Despite her legal restrictions, Sorokin revealed to People that she received permission from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to travel to Los Angeles, where Dancing With the Stars is produced. This special permission allows her to temporarily leave house arrest for her new venture, adding another chapter to her already headline-grabbing story.

Sorokin’s life story was dramatized in Netflix’s 2022 hit series Inventing Anna, further cementing her status as a cultural figure of fascination. Rather than shy away from the scandal, both Sorokin and ABC are openly embracing her infamous history as part of her new identity on the reality dance show.

Leaning Into Her Notoriety

ABC’s press release for Dancing With the Stars Season 33 introduces Sorokin as the “Notorious ankle bracelet fashionista Anna Delvey.” Sorokin will be paired with professional dancer Ezra Sosa for the competition, and her introduction promises to keep viewers captivated by the intrigue surrounding her life.

“Some view her as a cunning scam artist, while others see her as a charismatic and ambitious entrepreneur who took advantage of New York City’s social elite in an effort to open a prestigious art studio,” her bio on the press release reads. “Her case has also sparked discussions about wealth, privilege, and social climbing in modern society. Her story continues to captivate the public’s imagination.”

Sorokin’s promotional photo for the show features her confidently displaying her court-ordered ankle bracelet, a bold move that signals she’s not afraid to remind viewers of her controversial past.

A New Chapter for Sorokin

This new venture into reality television comes as Sorokin remains a polarizing figure in the public eye. Some see her as a master manipulator who exploited the wealthy elite, while others view her as a determined entrepreneur navigating New York’s cutthroat social landscape. Regardless of public opinion, Sorokin’s involvement in Dancing With the Stars will likely generate significant buzz as she continues to capitalize on her notoriety.

Sorokin’s participation in Dancing With the Stars marks yet another step in her ongoing reinvention. With her past still fresh in the minds of many, her presence on the dance floor will undoubtedly be one of the most talked-about aspects of the upcoming season.

The other contestants for the new season are as follows:

• 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 and cover girl Brooks Nader with partner Gleb Savchenko
• Olympic gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik with partner Rylee Arnold
• Reality royalty 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
• Sitcom and movie actor Reginald VelJohnson with partner Emma Slater

The pairs will be judged by renowned ballroom experts Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough when the new season of the show premieres on September 17.

 

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