DWTS Trailer: Anna Delvey Reveals Her Prison Connection to Ballroom
Originally appeared on E! Online
These stars are ready to put their best foot forward.
In E! News’ exclusive look at the must-see trailer for Dancing With the Stars season 33, the impressive cast—which includes Jenn Tran, Danny Amendola, Anna Delvey, Joey Graziadei, Dwight Howard, Chandler Kinney, Ilona Maher, Brooks Nader, Phaedra Parks, Eric Roberts, Tori Spelling and Reginald VelJohnson—tease their best dance moves to Megan Thee Stallion's hit, “Mamushi.”
But perhaps the most shocking contestant to join the lineup this year would be none other than Anna, the fake heiress whose journey took center stage in Inventing Anna. In fact, as she revealed, she only became acquainted with DWTS while serving time after was convicted of larceny.
"The only time I watched the show was when I was in prison,” she says, showing off her ankle monitor. “I was forced to watch it."
Also serving up a healthy dose of confidence? Bravo star Phaedra, who promises her experience will be nothing short of thrilling. "I might be a traitor,” she teases, “but I'm going to kill this dance floor."
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But she's not the only one teasing what to expect on the ballroom floor, since these stars are also guaranteeing fans that they’ll be able to stick it out for the coveted Mirrorball trophy.
Take, for instance, Bachelorette star Jenn, who joined the cast on the heels of her dramatic breakup from Devin Strader and promises to quickstep in a new direction, "My dancing this season,” she explains in the promo, “is going to be as jaw-dropping as my finale on the Bachelorette."
Also serving up a healthy dose of confidence? Bravo star Phaedra, who promises her experience will be nothing short of thrilling. "I might be a traitor,” she teases, “but I'm going to kill this dance floor."
However, not everyone is at their best since as NFL alum Danny jokes, "Man I got to learn how to dance, quick,” adding, “First time in sequins, a little different than my shoulder pads and helmet.”
For a full rundown of the contestants, watch the trailer above and catch the premiere on Sept. 17 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+.
Keep reading for an even closer look at this year’s competition.
Anna Delvey
Ilona Maher
Chandler Kinney
Brooks Nader
Eric Roberts
Reginald VelJohnson
Joey Graziadei
Tori Spelling
Danny Amendola
Dwight Howard
Stephen Nedoroscik
Phaedra Parks
Jenn Tran