Dancing With the Stars' Season 33: Controversial Cast, Cha Chas, and High Stakes
September 24, 2024Following 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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How to Watch 'Dancing With the Stars' Season 33 Without CableVariety • Sep 24, 2024
'Dancing With the Stars': Anna Delvey Eliminated With Tori SpellingVariety • Sep 18, 2024
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