Anna Delvey Explained How She's Able To Appear On "DWTS" Despite Being On House Arrest

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5 September 2024 at 10:37 am·2-min read

Anna "Delvey" Sorokin explained how she is able to compete in the upcoming season of Dancing with the Stars, despite being on house arrest.

Anna Sorokin sits on a yellow chair, wearing a long blouse and an ankle monitor — Usa Network / Scott Gries/USA NETWORK via Getty Images

The crimes Anna committed while posing as a German heiress led to her being found guilty of grand larceny in the second degree, attempted grand larceny, and theft of services in 2019. Her story subsequently served as the basis for the Netflix series Inventing Anna.

Julia Garner, portraying a character from the TV series "Inventing Anna," wears black glasses and a prison uniform, looking pensive — Nicole Rivelli / Netflix / Courtesy Everett Collection

However, despite Anna completing her prison time and even getting out early for good behavior, she was detained in 2021 by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for overstaying her visa. In October 2022, she began her house arrest while continuing to fight to stay in the US legally.

Anna Sorokin in court, wearing glasses and a black dress, appearing serious. Courtroom setting with a judge in the background — Timothy A. Clary / AFP via Getty Images

Despite still being under house arrest, Anna will be competing on DWTS Season 33 — though she will have to wear an ankle monitor throughout. In a new interview with People, Anna explained how she was even legally able to participate.

Anna Delvey and Richie Shazam exit a building, with Julia in sheer black outfit and Richie in a red outfit. Julia wears large sunglasses and carries a black bag — Gotham / GC Images

"Well, [DWTS] approached my team and I had to request ICE for permission to travel out of state because it's being filmed in Los Angeles and I'm based in New York," she explained.

Anna Sorokin sits in court with her defense team and New York State court officers during her trial — Picture Alliance / picture alliance via Getty Images

"It took them about 10 days to get it through the system and to get everything approved," she continued. "By the time I got the approval, it was very close to the starting day so I kind of flew to LA pretty much the next day and I just decided why not?"

Anna Sorokin stands in front of a storefront wearing a pink textured coat, patterned dress, gloves, and sunglasses, with her hair in braids — Mega / GC Images

When asked about any criticism over her casting, the scammer replied, "It's just not that serious. If someone is that upset about casting on a dancing show, I don't know what to tell them."

Woman walks on city sidewalk wearing a stylish, double-breasted dress with gold buttons and holding a beige handbag — Mega / GC Images

Hear that, kids? Who needs immigration reform when you can just be famous enough to get on a reality show!

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