Carrie Ann Inaba, one of the judges on “Dancing with the Stars,” recently shared her disappointment with Anna Delvey’s dismissive attitude towards her experience on the show. Anna, who was eliminated on September 24, stated that she took away “nothing” from her time on the competition. Inaba expressed her surprise and frustration at Anna’s lack of gratitude towards the opportunity she was given and the effort put in by everyone involved in the show.
Inaba emphasized that Anna’s comment was not only disrespectful to her partner, Ezra, who was supportive throughout the season, but also to the entire team behind the scenes who worked hard to give her a fair chance. Despite the efforts made to make Anna’s experience on the show a positive one, she seemed unable to appreciate it. Inaba believed that a little gratitude from Anna could have changed the narrative and shown a more positive outlook on her time on “Dancing with the Stars.”
Anna Delvey, who gained notoriety for her fraudulent activities and was convicted of grand larceny and theft of services in 2019, joined the cast of season 33 of “Dancing with the Stars.” Her participation in the show sparked discussions among fans and those within the ballroom community. Despite the controversy surrounding her, Anna made her debut on the show with Ezra on September 17 and received positive feedback for her performance in the first week.
During her time on the show, Anna faced challenges stepping out of her comfort zone as a non-performer. She acknowledged that participating in the competition was a new experience for her and expressed hope that she would learn and grow from it. Despite her initial struggles, Anna managed to entertain the audience with her dances and even made light of the criticism she received, joking about not wanting to be “reincarcerated for dancing badly.”
While Anna maintained a composed demeanor on camera, her partner Ezra revealed a different side to her struggles behind the scenes. He shared on Instagram that after a live-taping during week one, Anna was found in tears in the bathroom due to the backlash she faced. Seeing her in such distress deeply affected Ezra, showing a vulnerable side of Anna that was not always visible to the audience.
Despite the challenges and criticisms she faced, Anna continued to push herself to improve and deliver entertaining performances on the show. Her determination and resilience were evident as she navigated the pressures of the competition and strived to make the most of her time on “Dancing with the Stars.”
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