Anna Delvey Sparks Debate on The View

The View recently discussed its ongoing issues with Anna Delvey, who was convicted in 2019 for defrauding people by posing as a wealthy heiress. This conversation was prompted by cohost Alyssa Farah Griffin, who warned viewers to be cautious of Delvey's past "schemes," especially as she prepares to participate in Dancing With the Stars, another show on ABC.

Griffin, a 35-year-old conservative and former member of Donald Trump's White House communications team, concluded the Monday live episode by addressing previous remarks about Delvey. She noted that Delvey "still owes people money" and suggested she remains a con artist.

Griffin explained, “We discussed Anna Delvey, the convicted fraudster, and questioned the fairness of her being on the show, as it is an opportunity most convicted criminals and immigrants seeking asylum simply do not have.” She continued by sharing a statement from Delvey's lawyer, who insisted that Griffin's claim about Delvey owing money was misleading. The lawyer provided a document claiming that Delvey had fully repaid her restitution to all victims.

Griffin wrapped up by expressing excitement for the upcoming season of Dancing With the Stars, which premieres the following night on ABC.

In response, Delvey's representative expressed gratitude for The View's correction of their statements, emphasizing that Delvey has served her time and repaid her debts. “Anna deserves a second chance and accepts The View’s apology,” they stated.

Entertainment Weekly has reached out to both Dancing With the Stars and the New York Office of Victim Services for additional comments.

On a previous episode, Griffin claimed that Delvey "still owes people money," warning viewers to be careful around her. This led to Whoopi Goldberg questioning why Delvey is allowed to stay in the U.S. despite her past actions, highlighting broader discussions about immigration.

Delvey responded via PageSix, urging the show to get their facts right and asserting that she had repaid her debts over three years ago. She cheekily added, “Stay nasty ladies, but don’t forget to vote for me on DWTS on September 17th!”

Delvey was found guilty of stealing over $200,000, having deceived people into believing she was a wealthy heiress from Germany. She was sentenced to four to twelve years in prison but was released after serving nearly four years in February 2021. She was ordered to pay around $200,000 in restitution, part of which was covered by a reported $320,000 deal with Netflix for her story, adapted into the miniseries Inventing Anna, starring Julia Garner.

The View airs weekdays at 11 a.m. ET/PT on ABC.