Dancing With The Stars season 33: Why is Anna Delvey wearing an ankle bracelet?

Anna Delvey, the infamous con artist who posed as a German heiress, is turning heads on Dancing With the Stars not only for her controversial past but also for her glittering ankle monitor. As part of her probation following her 2019 conviction for defrauding banks and individuals of $275,000, Delvey is required to wear the ankle bracelet while under house arrest.

To participate in DWTS Delvey obtained special permission from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, as she is based in New York with strict travel restrictions. Instead of hiding the ankle monitor, she embraced it, adorning it with jewels to match her outfits. Her professional dance partner, Ezra Sosa, even incorporated the bracelet into their routines, turning it into a symbolic part of their performances.

Reactions to Delvey’s participation at Dancing With the Stars

Delvey’s participation has sparked both outrage and amusement. Critics of her inclusion have pointed to her criminal history, with some commentators, like Joy Behar, sarcastically suggesting the show be renamed Dancing With the Felons.

Nonetheless, Delvey’s decision to own her ankle monitor, rebranding it as a fashion accessory, has earned her both scorn and admiration from viewers.

In a season already full of high-profile celebrities, Delvey’s participation adds an extra layer of intrigue as she tries to rewrite her public narrative, all while remaining tethered to the consequences of her past.