Dancing With the Stars' Season 33: Controversial Cast, Cha Chas, and High Stakes

September 24, 2024
Dancing With the Stars' Season 33: Controversial Cast, Cha Chas, and High Stakes
  • Following her elimination, Delvey expressed that she took away 'nothing' from the competition, stating her favorite part was being eliminated.

  • Burke predicted that NFL player Danny Amendola could emerge as a dark horse candidate to win this season due to his strong chemistry with partner Witney.

  • Chandler Kinney impressed the judges with her polished tango, setting a high standard for the season.

  • Reginald VelJohnson, known for his role in 'Family Matters,' continues to compete and hopes to showcase his ballroom dancing skills learned from his parents.

  • Brooks Nader's quickstep scored 20 and hinted at a potential romance with her partner, while fellow contestant Ilona Maher ended the night with a salsa score of 21.

  • The 33rd season of 'Dancing With the Stars' premiered on ABC, airing Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT, and features a controversial cast including ex-convict Anna Delvey.

  • Critics, including the New York Times, described Delvey's performance as lackluster, highlighting her lack of dance experience.

  • Delvey's casting has sparked debate, but judge Carrie Ann Inaba emphasized the importance of focusing on the performances rather than past actions.

  • Both Tori Spelling and Olympic gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik tied for the 'most fun' award for their energetic performances.

  • Anna Sorokin, known as Anna Delvey, gained notoriety for scamming wealthy socialites in New York City while posing as a wealthy heiress, leading to her arrest in 2017 and subsequent conviction for grand larceny in 2019.

  • After spending over a year in ICE custody, Delvey was allowed to switch to home confinement in late 2022 while she fights deportation.

  • During her performance, Delvey showcased a quickstep to 'Suddenly I See,' and her friend Julia Fox was present to support her during rehearsals.

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