In today’s edition of “What Is Even Happening Anymore?”, the infamous 33-year-old convicted swindler Anna Delvey is shimmying her way onto the 33rd season of Dancing With the Stars. Yes, you read that right—swindler. The woman who conned half of Manhattan out of their trust funds and fancy hotel stays is now aiming for the ultimate prize: the Mirrorball Trophy. Because clearly, glitter and sequins are the natural next step after fraud.
Wait, She’s on House Arrest, Right?
Oh, you bet she is! ICE (not the cold stuff, but the one that arrests people) has Anna locked down in New York like it’s the hottest nightclub in town, and she’s on the VIP list for never leaving. But Anna’s got moves, and I don’t mean the cha-cha. So, how on earth is she swapping her ankle monitor for ballroom heels?
In an interview with People, Anna explained: “Well, Dancing With the Stars hit up my squad and was like, ‘Hey, wanna dance?’ So, I had to ask ICE, like, ‘Hey, can I boogie on out of here for a minute? It’s for TV!’”
Because, obviously, ICE has nothing better to do than approve tango trips. After about 10 days of shuffling paperwork (because who wouldn’t drop everything to get Anna Delvey on the dance floor?), she got the green light. “I basically grabbed my suitcase, threw on some glitter, and caught the next flight to LA. Why not? I’m already famous for all the wrong reasons, why not add dancing shoes to the list?”
But, Wait… People Are Mad?
Shocker, right? Some people apparently aren’t thrilled that a convicted con artist is now starring on a family-friendly TV show. But does Anna care? Spoiler alert: absolutely not.
“It’s just not that serious,” she shrugged, probably mid-rumba rehearsal. “Like, if people are that mad about casting on a dance show, I don’t know what to tell them. Go take a salsa class or something.”
So, while the rest of us are still wondering how the justice system works—or doesn’t—Anna Delvey is out here learning to foxtrot, all while wearing an ankle bracelet. If she doesn’t win the Mirrorball Trophy, she’ll at least take home the award for “Most Likely to Break House Arrest for Salsa Night.”
