Anna Delvey, known for her infamous past, made headlines after being eliminated from Dancing With the Stars (DWTS) on September 24, along with Tori Spelling. When host Julianne Hough asked what she would take away from the experience, Anna’s blunt response, “Nothing,” left both her partner, Ezra Sosa, and the audience in shock.
Ezra struggled to hide his surprise, while Hough laughed briefly before wrapping up the segment, marking the end of Anna’s short-lived run on the show.
Delvey’s presence on DWTS had garnered significant attention even before her first performance, largely due to her criminal history. In 2019, she was convicted of grand larceny and theft of services, which made her a controversial yet intriguing figure on the celebrity dance competition.
Fans and viewers were curious to see how someone with such a notorious background would adapt to the world of ballroom dancing, which fueled anticipation for her performance.
Derek Hough, a former DWTS pro, admitted that Anna’s presence on the show added to the show’s sense of mystery. He commented that, despite seeing her first performance, he still didn’t fully understand her but was intrigued to learn more. This curiosity, Hough noted, is part of what makes DWTS so iconic—the ability to draw diverse personalities that appeal to different audiences.
Throughout her time on the show, Anna was candid about her struggles with the competition. She admitted that performing was outside of her usual comfort zone, as she didn’t consider herself a natural entertainer. Despite the challenges, she remained open to learning and viewed the experience as an opportunity for personal growth, even though it pushed her into unfamiliar territory.
Anna also managed to keep her sense of humor intact despite her abrupt exit. She joked that while she had previously been incarcerated, she hoped she wouldn’t be “reincarcerated for dancing badly.” Her light-hearted approach and willingness to laugh at herself made her time on DWTS memorable, even if her dance journey was short-lived.