Anna Delvey: From Prison to Dancing with the Stars | Her Controversial Comeback

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In the past few days, Anna Sorokin—also known as Anna Delvey—has returned to the spotlight in a major way both online and on television. According to AOL, Sorokin’s social media ban, imposed due to her ongoing immigration case, was lifted in mid-August, and on August 16 her Instagram sparked back to life. She marked her return with a photo carousel shot by Oliver Halfin, the simple caption reading Stockholm syndrome. In these images Sorokin is seen outdoors among flowers and in a car, signaling a taste of freedom amid her continued house arrest. PEOPLE exclusively reported that Sorokin took the chance to thank her legal team and over a million patient followers, promising to be more active and to share news soon. On the cultural front, Sorokin’s name is being mentioned again as one of the original inspirations for the much-anticipated Fotografiska New York, the art space she once infamously planned to open before her arrest. The arts press, including Office Magazine, has also highlighted her for making original artwork from behind bars for The REBEL exhibition, where her ongoing legend as a controversial icon endures.

Major headlines this week erupted with the announcement—first reported by Page Six and then echoed by AOL and HuffPost—that Anna Delvey will join the Season 33 cast of Dancing With The Stars. The buzz started with a cryptic August post and was confirmed prior to the September 3 finale. Her participation generated immediate backlash, with fans and the media debating the network’s boldness in platforming a convicted fraudster. Industry sites like Monsters and Critics noted her controversial but short-lived presence on the show. Despite her divisive status, ABC granted her permission to travel to Los Angeles for filming, relaxing the strict terms of her house arrest and her social media ban, which she publicly celebrated with gratitude for her attorneys and court approval. Alongside this, Sorokin and PR maven Kelly Cutrone launched OutLaw Agency, her new fashion PR venture, and rumors are swirling that her first post-prison Fashion Week appearance is imminent.

In interviews with Page Six and PEOPLE, Sorokin discussed her post-prison transformation, revealing that she’s lost 40 pounds through four-mile daily walks and a return to wellness. She openly admits to the toll prison took on her self-image, including weight gain she attributes to a vending machine diet of Cheez-Its and Diet Coke, and shared her continued struggle with the stigma and logistical battle of deportation. Geo.tv and Parade both picked up these revelations, amplifying her story of resilience and self-reinvention. As of this week, Anna Sorokin has cemented her return to public life, leveraging controversy and curiosity to claim her narrative, whether dancing for millions or posting garden photos for over a million Instagram followers.

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