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Dancing With the Stars Season 33 Trailer: Anna Delvey Reveals Her Prison Connection to the Ballroom

Dancing With the Stars' sizzling season 33 trailer features Phaedra Parks, Tori Spelling, Joey Graziadei and more showcasing their best moves.

By Kisha Forde Sep 12, 2024 6:35 PM
| Updated Sep 12, 2024 6:47 PM
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Watch: ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Season 33 Cast Revealed! (Exclusive)

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."

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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 

The inspriation behind Inventing Anna traded her ankle bracelet for dancing shoes alongside partner Ezra Sosa. However, the fake heiress was eliminated during the season's Sept. 24 episode, with her saying that she learned "nothing" in her now-infamous, one-word farewell speech.

Ilona Maher

The Olympic rugby player was ready to ruck up the dance floor with pro Alan Bersten, finishing as the runner-up.

Chandler Kinney 

The Disney Channel star tried to dance her way to the top with partner Brandon Armstrong and ultimately placed third.

Brooks Nader 

The model and her partner Gleb Savchenko were ready to strut along the ballroom, but took their final bow on Oct. 15.

Reginald VelJohnson

All that mattered for the Family Matters alum and partner Emma Slater was taking home the Mirrorball Trophy. However, their journey was cut short during the second week of competition on Oct. 8.

Eric Roberts 

The Dark Knight star was partnered with Britt Stewart. They were eliminated in the second week alongside Reginald and Emma.

Joey Graziadei

The Bachelor alum has found his rose between thorns in partner Jenna Johnson, winning season 33.

Tori Spelling 

The alum of Beverly Hills, 90210 was oh so ready to dance alongside Pasha Pashkov. Unfortunately, the two last only one week and was cut from competition in a double elimination alongside Anna and Ezra.

Danny Amendola 

The NFL pro and partner Witney Carson sure scored a touchdown on the dance floor, placing fifth in the finale.

Dwight Howard 

The NBA star hoped to stand head and shoulders above the competition with partner Daniella Karagach, but was eliminated from the competition on Nov. 12.

Stephen Nedoroscik 

The Olympian had his sights set on another medal—or should we say, Mirrorball Trophy—with partner Rylee Arnold, placing fourth in the Nov. 26 finale.

Phaedra Parks 

The Traitors alum was sure to weed out the competition with partner Val Chmerkovskiy, but ended up getting cut from the lineup Oct. 22.

Jenn Tran

Though Bachelorette star and partner Sasha Farber were full bloom in the ballroom, they were eliminated from the competition on Oct. 29.