Carrie Ann Inaba, a judge on Dancing with the Stars (DWTS), was not impressed with Anna Delvey’s unenthusiastic response after being eliminated from Season 33 of the show.
Inaba, who has been a longtime judge, was surprised when Delvey struggled to describe her experience and didn’t express any gratitude to her dance partner, Ezra Sosa.
In an interview with Entertainment Weekly on September 25, 2024, Inaba expressed her disappointment after learning that Delvey said she gained “nothing” from her time on the popular dance competition.
Inaba felt that this attitude was disrespectful, not only to her partner but also to everyone involved in the production.
She emphasized how hard everyone works to make the show a success, including the dancers and creative staff, and shared her disappointment, saying:
“We all put in the effort to give her a fair opportunity. But I don’t think she could see that, and it’s a shame.”
Anna Delvey has been a highly controversial contestant on the show. She was eliminated during the September 24, 2024 episode.
When Julianne Hough, the host, asked Delvey about what she had learned from her time on the show, Delvey’s one-word response, “Nothing,” shocked both her partner and the audience. Even her dance partner, Ezra Sosa, was visibly surprised by her blunt reply.
Ezra Sosa’s Support for Anna Delvey Despite Her Reaction
Although Delvey’s response was indifferent, her dance partner, Ezra Sosa, continued to maintain a positive attitude.
He shared his experience as a professional dancer on DWTS in a TikTok video, where he spoke about the love and support he has received, even from Delvey herself.
Sosa, who was promoted to a professional dancer for Season 33, mentioned that his time on the show had been amazing.
However, Sosa also acknowledged that Delvey’s experience on the show might have been more difficult.
He opened up about the backlash she faced and revealed an emotional moment when they found Delvey crying after reading harsh comments. He shared how seeing her like that affected him deeply, saying:
“She was crying. I’ve never seen her like that, and it broke my heart.” While Sosa showed empathy toward Delvey, he made it clear that he did not condone her criminal past.
He remained focused on the positive experiences he had during his time on the show and expressed his gratitude for all the support he received.
In an interview with Extra after their elimination, Sosa said he had expected Delvey to say something memorable during her exit, hoping for a positive moment amid the tension.
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