AceShowbiz - Anna Delvey, the 33-year-old who rose to infamy by pretending to be a German heiress, has been cast for the next installment of the popular dance competition "Dancing with the Stars", Page Six reports. Delvey, whose real name is Anna Sorokin, was jailed in 2019 for her scams but has been on house arrest since 2022, awaiting a decision on her U.S. residency status.

Her participation in "Dancing With the Stars" comes as a surprise, given her recent legal restrictions. However, Delvey's house arrest terms have been relaxed, allowing her to work and travel within a 70-mile radius of her New York City home. It appears she's now been granted special permission to travel to Los Angeles for the show.

"When my lawyers called me with the decision, it was overwhelming, a big relief - the same kind of feeling I had when I got out of jail," Delvey told the Daily Mail. She added, "I made mistakes but I've grown up and I'm in a different mindset now. I want to get on with the rest of my life. I hope people will see that I've changed and that I'm not the same person, and they'll give me the opportunity to move on."

This news follows her recent return to social media, where her Instagram account quickly gained over a million followers. Delvey celebrated this milestone by promoting an upcoming TV show that centers on deception, lying, and maintaining a façade - a nod to her own notorious history. She's also involved in producing shows for emerging designers during New York Fashion Week and is pitching a memoir and talk show.

Interestingly, while "Dancing With the Stars" has featured contestants with a criminal past - such as rapper Lil Kim, comedian Tommy Chong, and entertainer Steve O - Anna Delvey is the first participant whose primary claim to fame is her conviction. Her story has already inspired the Netflix miniseries "Inventing Anna", where she was portrayed by actress Julia Garner.

As Anna prepares to show off her dance moves, one thing is certain: her life continues to captivate public attention. Fans and skeptics alike will be watching closely to see if the former con artist can waltz her way to redemption on the dance floor.