Can the ballroom handle a real-life drama queen? Anna Delvey, the infamous “Fake Heiress,” is set to cha-cha her way onto the ABC network, marking an extraordinary pivot from her days behind bars to prime-time television.
Back in 2019, the scammer sensation found herself in jail after conning her way to over $250,000 by posing as a German heiress. Fast forward to today, Delvey, 33, has finished her sentence under house arrest and has nabbed a spot on Dancing With The Stars.
Anna Delvey poses on July 13, 2023 in New York City. Delvey was released from prison on good behavior in February of 2021 after serving nearly four years. From prison stripes to dance floor glitz — the infamous “Fake heiress” is ready for her next performance
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On Friday, August 30, Page Six claimed special permissions have been granted, allowing the notorious ex-con artist to travel to Los Angeles where the show is filmed. She was also given a Social Security number and the greenlight to use social media again.
Delvey isn’t the first DWTS contestant with a checkered past. She joins the ranks of past participants like Tommy Chong, Lil Kim, and Steve O, who have also served time.
The announcement has stirred a mix of reactions among fans.
“my question about having that con artist is… how will they introduce her?? 😠because they’ve had terrible people on the show before, but they were famous for something else.. Anna Delvey is literally just a con artist lmfao,” one user on X wrote.
“I say she should be deported, not making money off of her criminality. Unfortunately that seems to be par for the course for some ‘celebrities.'” another person said.
“i know i did not come on this app to see we are scraping the bottom of the barrel and casting ANNA DELVEY?!” chimed in a third.
Delvey’s return to the spotlight extends beyond the dance floor. According to a report from Page Six published Thursday, August 22, she’s actively shaping a new career path in fashion PR, teaming up with renowned expert Kelly Cutrone at the OutLaw Agency.
