Fake Heiress Anna Delvey and Her Ankle Monitor Confirmed for ‘Dancing With the Stars’

Anna Delvey, known for her fake heiress persona, will be joining the cast of ‘Dancing with the Stars’ despite wearing an ankle monitor.

Anna Delvey, who was convicted of multiple counts of fraud and theft, will make her dancing debut on ‘Dancing with the Stars’. Delvey, who is known for her lavish lifestyle and fake heiress persona, will compete on the show while continuing to serve her sentence.

Delvey was sentenced to four to 12 years in prison in 2019 after being convicted of grand larceny and theft of services.

Delvey, whose real name is Anna Sorokin, used the name Anna Delvey and claimed to be a wealthy German heiress to scam banks, hotels, and individuals.

She was arrested in 2017 after defaulting on a hotel bill.

Delvey’s story has been the subject of media coverage and a Netflix series, "Inventing Anna".

She will be dancing with professional dancer Val Chmerkovskiy. It is not yet known how Delvey’s ankle monitor, which she is required to wear as a condition of her release, will affect her ability to perform on the show.

Delvey’s inclusion in the cast of ‘Dancing with the Stars’ has sparked controversy with some people questioning whether she deserves to be on the show due to her crimes.

However, producers have defended the decision, saying that Delvey is a fascinating character and that her story will add to the watchability of the show.