As a gamer with years of experience watching reality TV shows, I must say the latest casting news for Dancing with the Stars has left me utterly bewildered and slightly outraged. The inclusion of convicted felon and con artist Anna Delvey on the show is nothing short of baffling, especially considering the numerous families who have been torn apart by the harsh reality of ICE arrests.
Instead of Artem Chigvintsev’s arrest for a domestic dispute potentially overshadowing the news about “Dancing with the Stars,” it is Anna Delvey, a convicted felon and con artist, who has become the focus of attention as she joins the cast of Season 33. Notable participants like U.S. Olympian Stephen Nedoroscik and others were able to participate without needing special government approval for this season’s lineup
Delvey, along with her partner Erza Sosa, appeared on Entertainment Tonight, and her flippant remarks sparked a fiery response from Whoopi Goldberg and the panelists of The View. This is in reference to the disgraced socialite who gained notoriety following Netflix’s controversial limited series Inventing Anna. With sunglasses and an ankle monitor (as she’s under house arrest outside of her reality TV commitments), she made these remarks when asked about feelings of anxiety or apprehension regarding joining DWTS:
In simpler terms, you’re asking, “What’s the absolute worst-case scenario here?” [Laughs.] It’s unlikely that I will be arrested just because of my poor dancing skills
According to Entertainment Tonight’s report, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has given Anna Delvey exceptional approval for her appearance and participation in Dancing with the Stars, including promotional activities related to the show
How Whoopi Goldberg And The View Hosts Reacted
After establishing the interview context by referring to Anna Delvey as “a notorious artist turned pop culture icon who was convicted,” The View host Whoopi Goldberg articulated the core controversy surrounding the scammer’s appearance on a broadcast and streaming TV series. In her own words:
Reflecting on families whose loved ones were detained by ICE, I can’t help but wonder if there might be a dual justice system at play here. This woman was granted permission to intervene, leading me to question the circumstances
From my perspective, it appears no clear explanations have surfaced yet about why ICE granted a criminal like Delvey the privilege of appearing on a reality TV show. However, Goldberg pointed out the seemingly questionable double standard that enables someone like Delvey to have this kind of exposure
Hostin agreed, drawing attention to Delvey’s past misdeeds and expressing surprise that she hadn’t faced more severe consequences, especially since she hasn’t apologized or corrected those actions
It seems like her actions have had little to no repercussions. She swindled numerous individuals, served two years in prison for her fraudulent activities, and an additional 18 months due to overstaying her visa. Yet, she apparently committed another crime. One might wonder about the outcome – a federal ankle monitor and a spot on a television show. This is reminiscent of Gypsy Rose, who some believe didn’t kill her mother, while others claim she arranged for her murder. However, now she has a reality show
At that moment, Alyssa Farah Griffin added her thoughts, clarifying her approach in similar circumstances, and extending a gesture of goodwill to Gypsy Rose Blanchard by acknowledging the debts she had settled. To put it simply, Alyssa Farah Griffin said:
I’m here for a redemption arc, but not a rehabilitation arc, and the difference is this: somebody who has owned and taken responsibility for what they did wrong. Martha Stewart, she did jail time; I am here to see Martha Stewart thrive. Even Gypsy Rose, I put her into that category because she did the time and acknowledged her wrongdoing for what she did. I’m not convinced that [Anna Delvey] has. She still owes people money, and con artists tend to remain con artists, so I’ll just say if you’re around her there, I’d be wary about schemes she might be working.
Anna Delvey, as portrayed in the Netflix series with Julia Garner, mentioned her desire to distance herself from her scamming persona after its release. Whether or not participating in Dancing with the Stars helps her achieve this goal is uncertain, but she is indeed embarking on that path
In the end, after countless conversations on the subject, Griffin openly acknowledged her dedication to the show by stating she would watch it anyway, being a devoted fan of Dancing with the Stars. She won’t stand alone in this fandom
The 33rd season of “Dancing with the Stars” is set to debut simultaneously on ABC and Disney+, airing live on Tuesday, September 7th, starting at 8:00 PM Eastern Time
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2024-09-06 01:03