Wed Sep 18 02:28:31 UTC 2024: ## Convicted Scammer Anna Delvey Takes the Stage on “Dancing With the Stars”
**LOS ANGELES** – Convicted scammer Anna Delvey, known for her elaborate schemes in New York City, has made a controversial entrance into the world of ballroom dancing. The infamous “Inventing Anna” subject joined the cast of ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars” this week, sparking outrage from many who believe she shouldn’t be given a platform.
Delvey, currently under house arrest, claims she received permission from ICE to travel out of state for the competition. She’s seemingly unfazed by the backlash, stating, “What’s the worst that can happen? They’re not gonna arrest me for dancing badly.”
Showrunner Conrad Green defended the decision to cast Delvey, arguing that “We’ve had other people on the show who’ve had criminal issues in the past. She served her time. I think it’s perfectly valid for her to be on the show.”
Delvey’s first performance on Monday night was a cha-cha with partner Ezra Sosa. While judges acknowledged a “shift in the energy” upon her arrival, they encouraged viewers to focus on the dancing. Delvey and Sosa scored 18 out of 30 points, a decent but not exceptional showing.
Despite the controversy, Delvey seems determined to show a different side of herself on the show. “My past history shows I’m pretty determined and it’s a good quality to channel into something positive,” she said. “I’ve reinvented myself many times, and this time I’m going to be a ballroom dancer.”
Whether Delvey can charm the audience and judges with her dance moves remains to be seen. However, one thing is certain: her appearance on “Dancing With the Stars” has reignited a debate about celebrity culture and forgiveness for past transgressions.
First Piper 