Anna Delvey Debuts on Dancing with the Stars Amid Controversy

The infamous 'fake heiress' seeks redemption through dance while under house arrest.

Anna Delvey, real name Anna Sorokin, performed a cha-cha with partner Ezra Sosa on the season 33 premiere.
Delvey is participating in the show under special permission despite being under house arrest and wearing an ankle monitor.
Her casting has been controversial due to her past convictions for grand larceny and theft, but the show's producers defended the decision.
Delvey expressed hope that the show would help change public perception of her, emphasizing her determination and desire to channel it positively.
Judge Carrie Ann Inaba and showrunner Conrad Green urged the audience to focus on her dancing rather than her criminal history.