Anna “Delvey” Sorokin, a convicted felon known for masquerading as a German heiress and scamming friends and financial institutions, was recently eliminated from ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars” after her first-round performance. Sorokin, who had faced backlash over her casting on the show, accused the producers of exploiting her for attention and not giving her a fair chance to showcase her growth as a competitive dancer. She expressed disappointment in the show’s viewers and judges, calling into question the integrity of the competition.
Sorokin’s participation on “Dancing With the Stars” sparked outrage among viewers and celebrities alike, with many criticizing ABC for glorifying a criminal. Despite attempts to defend her casting by showrunner Conrad Green, the controversy surrounding Sorokin only intensified, leading to her eventual elimination from the competition. Despite the negativity and backlash she faced online, Sorokin’s dance partner Ezra Sosa defended her, emphasizing that everyone deserves a second chance and that the amount of hate directed at her was unwarranted.
Having recently been released from prison and placed under house arrest for overstaying her visa, Sorokin is attempting to move on from her past mistakes and start a new chapter in her life. She has expressed a desire for people to afford her a second chance and stop persecuting her, allowing her to move forward. While she may not continue watching “Dancing With the Stars,” she has expressed support for actor Reginald VelJohnson to win. Overall, Sorokin’s experience on the show has shed light on the challenges she faces in overcoming her criminal past and the public scrutiny she continues to endure.
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