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Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show returns with 19 models and notable absences
The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show returns in Los Angeles on Oct.
18 for the third time since its comeback after a five-year break.
The show was canceled in 2019 amid criticism that its image was out of step with the times.
Nineteen models will walk the runway, with performers including Megan Thee Stallion, Tate McRae and Katseye.
Returning models include Gigi Hadid, Adriana Lima and Ashley Graham, while Romee Strijd was not cast this year.
Strijd said she waited weeks for an answer after casting and was told the team thought she would not fit the show.
She said the process left her feeling unsupported and that she does not plan to audition again.
The show is scheduled for Oct.
18 at Sony Pictures Studios in Los Angeles.
The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is set to return on Oct. 18, 2026, with 19 models.
Gigi Hadid, Candice Swanepoel, Adriana Lima, Joan Smalls, Liu Wen and Elsa Hosk are among those returning to the runway.
Performers are set to include Megan Thee Stallion, Tate McRae and Katseye.
Former Angel Romee Strijd said she was not cast and criticised how she was informed.
The show’s Fantasy Bra will not be part of this year’s event, according to Nine.com.au.
- Who
- Nineteen models are set to walk, including Gigi Hadid and Adriana Lima. Performers include Megan Thee Stallion, Tate McRae and Katseye.
- What
- The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is returning.
- When
- Oct. 18, 2026.
- Where
- Sony Pictures Studios in Los Angeles.
- Why
- Not stated.
Romee Strijd
Victoria’s Secret show team
Casting decision
Romee Strijd
Strijd said she was told the team thought she would not fit in the show this year.
Victoria’s Secret show team
The team’s reported view was that Strijd would not fit in this year’s show.
Communication
Romee Strijd
Strijd said she felt unsupported by her agency and wanted a clear, honest explanation.
Victoria’s Secret show team
Not stated.
The Victoria’s Secret show was canceled amid criticism that the brand was stuck in another era.
The show returned after a five-year hiatus, according to Nine.com.au.
Strijd made her Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show debut, according to Nine.com.au.
Nine.com.au reported that Strijd had been told she was not cast in the upcoming show.
The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show was scheduled to take place at Sony Pictures Studios in Los Angeles.
- Models
- 19 set to walk
- Venue
- Sony Pictures Studios, Los Angeles
- Show date
- Oct. 18, 2026
- Returning models
- Gigi Hadid, Candice Swanepoel, Adriana Lima, Joan Smalls, Liu Wen and Elsa Hosk
- Scheduled performers
- Megan Thee Stallion, Tate McRae and Katseye
- Strijd’s show history
- Walked in five shows from 2014 to 2018
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What people are saying
I don’t feel supported by my agency.
I don’t think I’m gonna cast any more in the future, because I don’t like the way it went.
I’m so sad you didn’t get it! I also went to the casting and it was a no,
It's not what people think. It's not just about lingerie and looking hot.