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DWTS Trailer: Anna Delvey Reveals Her Prison Connection to Ballroom

Kisha Forde
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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.”

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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.”

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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

<p>Anna Delvey </p>

The inspriation behind Inventing Anna will trade her ankle bracelet for dancing shoes alongside partner Ezra Sosa.


Ilona Maher

<p>Ilona Maher</p>

The Olympic rugby player is ready to ruck up the dance floor with pro Alan Bersten.


Chandler Kinney

<p>Chandler Kinney </p>

The Disney Channel star will try to dance her way to the top with partner Brandon Armstrong.


Brooks Nader

<p>Brooks Nader </p>

The model and her partner Gleb Savchenko are ready to strut along the ballroom.


Eric Roberts

<p>Eric Roberts </p>

The Dark Knight star is partnered with Britt Stewart.


Reginald VelJohnson

<p>Reginald VelJohnson</p>

All that matters for this Family Matters alum and partner Emma Slater is taking home the mirrorball trophy.


Joey Graziadei

<p>Joey Graziadei</p>

The Bachelor alum has found his rose between thorns in partner Jenna Johnson.


Tori Spelling

<p>Tori Spelling </p>

The alum of 90210 is oh so ready to dance alongside Pasha Pashkov.


Danny Amendola

<p>Danny Amendola </p>

The NFL pro and partner Witney Carson are sure to score a touchdown on the dance floor.


Dwight Howard

<p>Dwight Howard </p>

The NBA star is sure to stand head and shoulders above the competitoin with partner & Daniella Karagach.


Stephen Nedoroscik

<p>Stephen Nedoroscik </p>

The Olympian has his sights set on another medal—or should we say mirrorball trophy—with partner Rylee Arnold.


Phaedra Parks

<p>Phaedra Parks </p>

The Traitors alum is sure to weed out the competition with partner Val Chmerkovskiy.


Jenn Tran

<p>Jenn Tran</p>

The Bachelorette star and partner Sasha Farber will be in full bloom in the ballroom.


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