‘Dancing with the Stars’ Judge Saw ‘Shift of Energy’ When Ex-Con Anna Delvey Entered the Ballroom: ‘Let’s Give This a Chance’
Dancing with the Stars judge Carrie Ann Inaba noted a “shift of energy” when Anna Delvey took her position in the ballroom. At the close of her routine, Inaba addressed the audience and the ex-con by stating, “Let’s give this a chance.”
‘Dancing with the Stars’ Season 33 premiere closed with Anna Delvey’s first dance
Thirteen contestants began their quest for a Mirrorball trophy as the Dancing with the Stars season premiere kicked off. Anna Delvey, a convicted con artist and fraudster who posed as an heiress and defrauded hundreds of thousands from her associates, was the last to dance.
Delvey danced a cha cha to Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso” alongside partner Ezra Sosa. They generated a score of 18/30.
Carrie Ann Inaba, who has judged every contestant since season 1, shared her thoughts about the energy in the ballroom when Delvey performed. She said, “When you came out on the dance floor, there was a shift in the energy in this room. I just want to say, let’s all just give this a chance because I can imagine that this is scary for you.”
Inaba concluded, “I’m not pro or against that you’ve done, but this is about your dancing here. So let’s all give her this space, please.”
Anna Delvey hopes to reinvent herself once again
Before each celebrity dances, they film video packages where each contestant shares their experiences during practice. They also share some personal tidbits.
Anna Delvey appeared uncertain as to how to explain her situation in a way that didn’t seem offputting. Therefore, she let out a nervous laugh while explaining she’s wearing an ankle bracelet because she was in jail and “it was hard to leave.”
She added, “I reinvented myself many times. This time, I’m going to be a ballroom dancer.”
Who is Anna Delvey’s celebrity competition during season 33?
Anna Delvey’s celebrity competition during season 33 includes various actors, sports stars, social media personalities, and reality television stars. All are there for the same reason: to push themselves physically in their quest to win the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.
Delvey is joined this season by ex-Bachelor star Joey Graziadei and former Bachelorette Jenn Tran; actors Eric Roberts, Reginald VelJohnson, and Chandler Kinney; athletes Danny Amendola and Dwight Howard; Olympians Stephen Nedoroscik and Ilona Maher; and model Brooks Nader. Also dancing are Real Housewives star Phaedra Parks, and Beverly Hills, 90210 alum Tori Spelling.
During the first night of the competition, Delvey came in last. Chandler Kinney and partner Brandon Armstrong danced the Tango, topping the leaderboard with a score of 23/30. Dwight Howard and Daniella Karagach came in second with 22/30.
Dancing with the Stars airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+. The series airs the next day on Hulu.
