Whoopi Goldberg Criticizes ABC and ICE Over Anna Delvey’s ‘DWTS’ Appearance
Whoopi Goldberg recently took aim at ABC and ICE over the rumored participation of Anna Delvey, the convicted con artist, on Dancing with the Stars. The host of The View expressed her frustration, arguing that Delvey, whose real name is Anna Sorokin, has received preferential treatment from immigration authorities despite her criminal record.
During a heated discussion on The View, Goldberg slammed the decision to showcase Delvey, who gained infamy as a fake New York socialite, claiming it highlights the disparity in how immigrant families are treated by ICE. “How is it that she can remain in the country and dance on TV while so many other immigrant families are torn apart and deported?” Goldberg asked, pointing to the struggles of undocumented immigrants facing deportation.
Delvey, a Russian-born German citizen, was convicted of defrauding banks and luxury hotels and was later detained by ICE. However, her reported participation in DWTS has sparked outrage from those who feel she’s being given celebrity status and leniency compared to others in ICE custody.
Goldberg’s comments have ignited debate about privilege, immigration policy, and the media’s role in glorifying controversial figures. Some viewers and social media users sided with Goldberg, emphasizing the injustice of allowing a convicted fraudster to stay in the country while many immigrants face deportation.
