Julianne Hough Throws Shade at Anna Delvey Over Viral “Nothing” Comment on DWTS Finale
The Dancing with the Stars (DWTS) Season 33 finale brought drama, humor, and a touch of awkwardness as host Julianne Hough subtly poked fun at Anna Delvey’s infamous one-word comment.
Anna Delvey, the convicted con artist turned reality star, returned to the ballroom alongside her dance partner Ezra Sosa. The duo, eliminated early in the season, performed a special number alongside Tori Spelling and Pasha Pashkov. They danced to Whitney Houston’s “I Have Nothing”, a clear nod to Delvey’s viral response during her elimination episode when she admitted to taking away “nothing” from her experience on the show.
Julianne’s Playful Jab
As the performance ended, Julianne Hough looked directly into the camera and quipped, “You know, I’ve got nothing,” referencing Anna’s viral comment. Anna responded with an awkward smile, while her partner, Ezra, playfully wiggled his finger.
This moment highlighted Anna’s previous DWTS journey, where she was eliminated during the Oscars Night episode alongside Tori Spelling. At the time, when asked what she would take away from the competition, Anna simply replied, “Nothing,” sparking a viral moment online.
Co-host Alfonso Ribeiro tried to lighten the mood during the elimination episode, playfully saying, “You had fun. Stop it. Stop it,” while Julianne encouraged Anna with a similar sentiment.
Delvey’s DWTS Experience
Anna Delvey, who gained infamy for posing as a wealthy heiress and whose story inspired the Netflix series Inventing Anna, danced throughout the season wearing an ankle monitor. This condition was part of her release agreement as she fights deportation to Germany after serving time for multiple felony convictions, including grand larceny.
Despite her initial enthusiasm, Anna admitted in a confessional that she felt discouraged by harsh online criticism. “I’m used to people feeling negatively about me,” she shared, adding that while it upset her briefly, she quickly moved on.
Her dancing was consistently critiqued by the judges, who urged her to bring more energy to her performances. Anna received a score of 17 for her Quickstep, which was ultimately not enough to keep her in the competition.
Delvey’s Perspective Post-Elimination
In a later podcast appearance with Tori Spelling, Anna explained her blunt “nothing” comment: “That was the truth. You guys told me what I was supposed to do, I tried, and I was still rejected. So I took away nothing.”
She went further, criticizing the judges’ feedback as “worthless,” adding that their advice did not translate into a better outcome for her.
DWTS Season 33 Finale
The Season 33 finale spanned an impressive three hours, featuring performances by fan favorites Mark Ballas and Derek Hough, as well as the final dances from the remaining stars. Fans were shocked that none of the top five contestants—Chandler Kinney, Ilona Maher, Danny Amendola, Joey Graziadei, and Stephen Nedoroscik—were eliminated in the lead-up to the finale, making the final showdown even more intense.
While Anna Delvey’s journey on DWTS was brief, her candid remarks and controversial moments ensured she left a lasting impression, both on the ballroom floor and beyond.
