Convicted con artist Anna Sorokin, also known as Anna Delvey, made her debut on “Dancing With the Stars” wearing a bedazzled ankle monitor due to her criminal history. Although she acknowledged that her dance could have been better, she expressed relief that the experience was over and hopes that viewers will be forgiving. While early reviews from fans were not positive, Sorokin emphasized that she has served her time and repaid her restitution, and deserves a chance to show what she can do. Despite her criminal past, she is determined to move forward with her life and pursue new opportunities.
Sorokin’s journey to appearing on “Dancing With the Stars” was not without obstacles. Released from prison in February 2021, she was picked up by immigration authorities for overstaying her visa and faced deportation back to her native Germany. After spending over a year in ICE custody, a judge allowed her to switch to home confinement in October 2022 while she continues to fight deportation. Her release terms were amended to allow her to travel from New York to Los Angeles for filming the reality show. Despite these challenges, Sorokin has also been involved in a podcast and other projects during her time on home confinement.
During the premiere of “Dancing With the Stars,” Sorokin and her dance partner Ezra Sosa performed a routine set to Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso,” with Sorokin’s bedazzled ankle monitor stealing the spotlight. Sosa noted that the ankle monitor was not as cumbersome as people might think, weighing less than a pound and not hindering their performance. Sorokin expressed relief that the debut was over and her dance could have been better, but she remains hopeful that viewers will be willing to give her a chance despite her criminal past. While initial reviews were not positive, Sorokin remains determined to prove herself and make the most of her opportunities.
The so-called “fake heiress” Anna Sorokin gained notoriety in 2019 when she was convicted of swindling banks, hotels, and friends by falsely presenting herself as a wealthy German heiress named Anna Delvey. She has since served her time in prison and repaid her restitution, but continues to face challenges due to her immigration status and criminal history. Despite these setbacks, Sorokin remains resilient and determined to make the most of her second chance. By embracing new opportunities such as appearing on “Dancing With the Stars” and other projects, she hopes to move forward in a positive direction and show that she is more than her past mistakes.
While early reviews of Sorokin’s appearance on “Dancing With the Stars” were not positive, she remains focused on proving herself and making the most of the opportunities presented to her. With her ankle monitor adding a unique twist to her performance, Sorokin demonstrated resilience and determination in the face of adversity. Despite facing deportation threats and challenges related to her criminal past, Sorokin remains optimistic about her future and determined to show viewers what she is capable of. As she continues to navigate her post-prison life and pursue new ventures, Sorokin remains committed to turning her past mistakes into a positive future.
