Anna Delvey and Ezra Sosa’s DWTS partnership is ‘more than frosty’ as pro feels ‘upset’ with fake heiress’ behavior
By Gina Bacchiocchi,
25 days ago
JUST one week into her new TV gig, Anna Delvey has already rubbed her Dancing With the Stars partner Ezra Sosa the wrong way.
The insider explained the infamous fake heiress – who served nearly four years in prison on theft-related charges before her release in 2021 – has been “focused on herself” instead of acting as part of a DTWS team.
Ezra Sosa arrived to DWTS rehearsals in LA on September 21, just days ahead of the second live episode BackGrid Anna Delvey went incognito in a black hoodie ahead of rehearsals in Los Angeles on September 15 The Mega Agency DWTS viewers believed Anna snubbed Ezra during their dance to Sabrina Carpenter’s Espresso on the season premiere Dancing With The Stars via ABC
“There is a lot of tension between Anna and Ezra, and it is growing by the day,” the insider exclusive told The U.S. Sun.
“Certainly the cause of much of it is that Anna seems less focused on collaboration and more focused on herself.
“She can be negative too about what she can achieve with dances, even though she keeps telling everyone she is a hard worker.
“Ezra has been frustrated, because he really wants to make an impact as the new kid on the block at DWTS.”
TOO GOOD FOR REALITY TV?
Anna also has acted as though the ABC reality show is “beneath” her, the insider claimed.
“She has a mindset of promoting herself as ‘ambitious,’ treating this like a stepping stone to something bigger.
“Production members say that her attitude makes it feel like she acts as if the show is beneath her.
“There is a sense it is all about Anna’s world, and what is important to Anna, not anyone else.
“Dancing is a collaboration and to succeed, partners need to be in tune.”
The talented Ezra, who was promoted from a troupe member to a professional for Season 33, is “focused on going far in the competition,” despite Anna’s attitude.
“Ezra brings the energy, excitement and excellent ability every minute of every day,” the source said.
“He is doing his best to push Anna to achieve better performances, knowing that can get them further in the competition.”
Anna, who wears an ankle bracelet as she faces deportation back to her native Germany, has also complained about relocating to Los Angeles from New York.
“Another dampener in their relationship is that Anna complains about being in Los Angeles. She openly told him and production that she prefers New York many times,” the source added.
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“She compares everything to NYC, always in the negative.
“Given she defrauded people in her past with her poise, charm and personality, so far those traits have not yet been seen.
“She is considered cold and awkward in conversations. She knows that she is an outsider within the cast, but has not made too many strides to try to make friends.
A rep for DWTS did not respond to a request for comment.
DANCE ‘DISS’
On the show’s premiere, fans noticed that Anna appeared to snub Ezra with an unplanned departure from her routine.
At the beginning of their dance to Sabrina Carpenter’s Espresso, Anna walked alone ahead of Ezra down the stage, leaving him only able to throw up his hands in dismay before following her lead.
Many took the move to be an attempt to take the spotlight solo.
“She made a creative choice on the fly and it just didn’t work,” one viewer said.
“She’s so unserious, I was wondering if it was a bit, but watching this back I’m so dead. LMAO his face,” a second viewer chimed in.
STAYING POSITIVE
Despite his rumored feelings about Anna, Ezra has put on a brave face to the show’s fans, sharing videos of the two rehearsing together.
On Monday, the pro took to Instagram to defend his partner against show fans who want to vote her off as soon as possible.
“Hoping everyone gives Anna some grace,” he told fans.
“She’s working so hard to start fresh, and we’re only just getting started.”
Anna showed off her sparkly ankle bracelet on the DWTS premiere last week Disney The fraudster appeared in New York Supreme Court on April 11, 2019, during her trial on theft charges AFP Anna and Ezra put on a united front promoting the reality show in New York City on September 4 Getty
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Tallu Meade
22d ago
Glad she is gone! She seems really ARROGANT , which is laughable, because she is a felon! She definately acted like SHE is owed something! It's amazing to think that way after going to jail!! Can't fix stupid!!!
Carol Heyse
23d ago
She should have never been allowed on the show . The public had more sense and voted her off . It’s a shame the pro was put in that position. She’s an ungrateful bitch , and DWTS and the network should be embarrassed!
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