Anna Delvey, known for her time on the hit Netflix series “Inventing Anna,” made headlines once again as she addressed her recent appearance on Dancing with the Stars. The 33-year-old convicted con artist was eliminated during week two of the competition after a quickstep dance performance inspired by The Devil Wears Prada with her partner, Ezra Sosa. Delvey faced criticism from judge Carrie Ann Inaba for her seemingly “dismissive” remarks following her elimination.
During the show, when asked about her key takeaways, Delvey controversially responded, “Nothing.” Delvey later explained her response on Tori Spelling’s podcast, misSPELLING, stating that she felt the judges’ feedback did not benefit her performance. She expressed her frustration, saying, “The advice did not pay off for me, even though I tried to follow it. And this is how I felt.”
Wearing a bedazzled ankle monitor as part of her costume on the show, Delvey shared that she felt the need to be on the defensive due to the backlash she received. Reflecting on her early elimination, she expressed confusion over the producers’ efforts to cast her only to eliminate her so soon. Delvey found the experience “a bit upsetting” and felt it was a waste of time to be discarded easily.
In 2017, Delvey faced legal charges for stealing over $200,000 from various sources while posing as a fake heiress. Despite her past, she joined Dancing with the Stars, where she now stands by her bold statement regarding her experience on the show.
As Anna Delvey continues to navigate the spotlight post-competition, her unapologetic stance and candid explanations exhibit a side of her persona that viewers may not have seen before. With her unique journey and unwavering honesty, Delvey remains a figure of intrigue within the world of reality television.