Kelly Cutrone Defends Anna Delvey Against Maks Chmerkovskiy's Harsh Critique

The Controversy

Fashion publicist Kelly Cutrone took to Instagram to slam Maks Chmerkovskiy for criticizing Anna Delvey's debut on Dancing With the Stars

Chmerkovskiy's Remarks

Chmerkovskiy labeled Delvey a “s—-y dancer,” sparking Cutrone's fiery response questioning his motives for attacking her friend

Cutrone’s Reaction

“I thought this said SEXY!!!” Cutrone posted, urging Chmerkovskiy to focus on his own career instead of tearing others down

The Podcast Critique

On the "TMZ Podcast," Chmerkovskiy condemned ABC for casting Delvey, questioning her integrity and ability to dance under pressure

Delvey's Background

Anna Delvey was arrested in 2017 for grand larceny and theft, later released on parole and now aims for a fresh start on DWTS

Support from Her Partner

Delvey’s DWTS partner, Ezra Sosa, defended her, expressing that she deserves compassion and a second chance despite her past