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‘Dancing with the Stars’ faces backlash for casting felon Anna Delvey in season 33, known for conning thousands posing as heiress.
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Inspiration behind Netflix’s ‘Inventing Anna’, Delvey served 2 years in prison before release in 2021, sparking outrage with show appearance.
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Fans and celebrities like Whoopi Goldberg criticize decision, calling it an insult to victims and expressing disbelief on ‘The View’.
‘Dancing with the Stars’ is facing major backlash for casting convicted felon Anna Delvey in its 33rd season. Delvey, known for conning nearly $300,000 from hotels, New Yorkers, and banks by posing as a wealthy heiress, was the inspiration behind Netflix’s ‘Inventing Anna’. After serving two years in prison, she was released in 2021, but her appearance on the show has sparked outrage. Fans, along with celebrities like Whoopi Goldberg, have criticized the decision, with Goldberg expressing disbelief on ‘The View’, stating, “She still owes people money” and calling it an insult to those affected by her crimes.
