When ABC confirmed Anna Delvey’s casting on Dancing with the Stars Season 33, fans shared mixed reactions. The general sentiment was mostly confusion.
That confusion came from within DWTS, from fans on social media, and even from the likes of The View. More than anything, the question was simply why the show would platform a convict? Arguably, to Disney’s, let’s say, credit, they haven’t tried to hide Anna’s criminal status.
However, taking her cast photo with her ankle monitor on might not be as cute as they think it is. Has Disney considered that it might be irresponsible to prop up the Robin Hood persona some fans have given Anna? It seems unlikely. So, what kind of persona does Anna want for herself?
What does Anna Delvey hope to convey to DWTS viewers?
Anna was recently featured in an interview to support the show. During the exchange, the interviewer asked Anna what she hoped to convey to audiences. She responded, “I hope to show as little as possible; I hope I will remain a mystery.” But if that’s what Anna truly wants, she might just be competing on the wrong show.
Dancing with the Stars always demands a certain level of vulnerability from each year’s chosen cast. Learning a new skill is hard enough as is. To broadcast yourself learning a new skill in front of an enormous viewing audience? A person has to be rather amenable to do that.
And that’s not to mention the themed nights that often require the stars to dig deep into their memories. Perhaps Anna intends to get voted out of the competition early, thereby keeping her from having to put too much of herself on display. Then again, she was a notorious scammer who fooled plenty of people. Maybe she can fake her way through just fine.
Dancing with the Stars Season 33 premieres on ABC and Disney+ on September 17 at 8/7c.
TELL US – DO YOU THINK ANNA CAN REMAIN A MYSTERY? WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO SEE FROM HER ON SEASON 33?
