Fans Discuss Tori Spelling and Anna Delvey’s Return to ‘DWTS’ Season Finale, Saying One of Them ‘Didn’t Deserve’ to Come Back
Anna Delvey made a dramatic return to the stage during the “Dancing with the Stars” Season 33 finale, despite being the first contestant eliminated. The 33-year-old, known for her controversial past, joined her dance partner Ezra Sosa for the November, 26 event.
Anna Delvey at “DWTS” Season finale on November 26, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
The duo performed alongside Tori Spelling and Pasha Pashkov to Whitney Houston’s classic “I Have Nothing,” in what seemed like a nod to Delvey’s own parting words when she said she was taking nothing away from the show.
Making an entrance, Delvey was carried onto the stage, lip-syncing to the ballad before their routine came to an abrupt end. The performance sparked mixed reactions among viewers, with Delvey attracting significant criticism.
A fan comment dated November 27, 2024 | Source: Instagram/dancingwiththestars
“Why did they even bring that girl back with her nasty attitude?!?! [sic] Obviously Julianne doesn’t like her cause why did Ezra switch places with Anna!!! And you can tell by Julianne’s facial expression she wasn’t playing! 😂😂😂,” wrote one commenter.
on “DWTS” season finale on November 26, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
“She just needs to go,” one person bluntly wrote, while another echoed, “Yep, still can’t understand what anyone sees in Anna.” Delvey’s earlier elimination comment and her presence in the finale seemed to frustrate many. “I believe Anna should have NEVER been a contestant!” declared one viewer.
A fan comment dated November 27, 2024 | Source: Instagram/dancingwiththestars
Another questioned, “Why give her a special part in the finale when she clearly didn’t care about the show at all?” Someone else echoed similar sentiments asking, “Why are we giving Anna Delvey lots of exposure tonight, c’mon [sic]!”
A fan comment dated November 27, 2024 | Source: Instagram/dancingwiththestars
Some fans were left puzzled. “I thought Anna was banned from coming back,” a confused user wrote. Others didn’t hold back. “And she did a whole lot more of nothing [sic],” someone else remarked.
Many viewers even sympathized with Spelling for having to share the stage with Delvey during the finale. “Tori should have refused to dance anywhere near Anna,” one comment read. Another user praised Spelling, writing, “Tori is a sweetheart. She should’ve stayed in the show longer.”
Tori Spelling and Pasha Pashkov performing at the “DWTS” Season finale on November 26, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
Before the finale, Spelling teased her return to “DWTS” in a series of enthusiastic social media posts. Sharing a photo with fellow contestants, she captioned it, “Back Where I Belong… reunited and it feels so good. The finale of @dancingwiththestars season 33 is going to be EPIC! 💃♥️.”
Both Spelling and Delvey were eliminated during the same episode earlier in the season. On the official “DWTS” Instagram page, two separate posts bid farewell to the duo.
For Delvey, they wrote, “Their journey was cut short, but their partnership will forever be iconic! We’re sad to say goodbye to Anna and Ezra. ❤️ #OscarsNight #DWTS.”
Spelling was eliminated on Week 2 of the show. At the time, the actress and her pro partner, Pashkov, performed a heartfelt rumba to “This Is Me” from “The Greatest Showman.”
Tori Spelling and Pasha Pashkov performing on “DWTS,” posted on September 24, 2024 | Source: instagram/dancingwiththestars
While their routine earned a respectable 19 out of 30, bringing their two-week total to 36, it wasn’t enough to keep Spelling in the competition. Her elimination sent shockwaves through the audience, leaving fans divided.
Tori Spelling and Pasha Pashkov performing on “DWTS,” posted on September 24, 2024 | Source: Instagram/dancingwiththestars
Tori Spelling and Pasha Pashkov performing on “DWTS” from a video posted on September 24, 2024 | Source: YouTube/@dancingwiththestars
Others weren’t surprised either, with one commenter noting, “She’s not one of the popular or well-loved 90210 actors.” Another added, “My Gen X mother said something similar about Tori and people not liking her.”
Tori Spelling and Pasha Pashkov performing on “DWTS” before her elimination, posted on September 24, 2024 | Source: Instagram/dancingwiththestars
Despite the debate over her elimination Spelling embraced her departure with a positive outlook. She shared that she has been a long-time fan of the show, admitting that for years, she wasn’t sure if joining was even a possibility and that the idea initially terrified her. At 51, Spelling confessed that a part of her wondered why she hadn’t joined sooner.
“It’s been an unbelievable journey. I understand it was short but the transformation in me internally and externally has been huge in two weeks,” she said.
While Spelling took her elimination positively, Delvey’s elimination was met with criticism. On Tuesday, September 24, Delvey and Sosa, performed a Quickstep to KT Tunstall’s “Suddenly I See,” a track featured in “The Devil Wears Prada.” The performance was part of the show’s highly anticipated Oscars Night.
Ezra Sosa and Anna Delvey seen performing on “Dancing with the Stars” | Source: YouTube/dancingwiththestars
The host, Alfonso Ribeiro, and co-host, Julianne Hough, announced that the pair, along with Spelling and Pasha Pashkov, had received the lowest combined scores from the judges and viewer votes.
Ezra Sosa and Anna Delvey performing on “Dancing with the Stars” | Source: YouTube/dancingwiththestars
Despite Delvey’s efforts, her performance seemed to lack the spark expected from a show known for its energetic and vibrant routines. Her presence on the show was met with widespread outrage online, as viewers expressed frustration over her demeanor and performance.
Anna Delvey pictured on stage during her performance on “Dancing with the Stars” | Source: YouTube/dancingwiththestars
One user shared their thoughts, “It seems like she doesn’t want to be there. All the other contestants seem to have a lot more enthusiasm than her, even if they’re not the smoothest dancers. At least convince us that you’re here for a reason!”
Ezra Sosa and Anna Delvey performing on “Dancing with the Stars” | Source: Instagram/ezra.sosa
Another fan echoed the sentiment, saying, “That was painful to watch. You can see that Ezra is trying so hard but she just looks like she [doesn’t] wanna be there. Hope she is eliminated tonight!!”
Ezra Sosa and Anna Delvey performing on “Dancing with the Stars” | Source: Instagram/ezra.sosa
However, not all the feedback was negative. A supporter of Delvey commented, “I enjoyed it. Not everyone has to pretend to be americas sweet heart and make it seem like life is perfect and be all smiles. I enjoy her [sic].”
Following her departure, Delvey admitted that she was “very sad” to leave the competition. Despite the backlash, her partner, Sosa, spoke positively about their time together.