Flashy, unapologetic, and dripping with rhinestones, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is a glittering parade of barely-there lace, sculpted physiques and the top model status. The spectacle is equal parts dream and excess, acting as a stage for fashion-fuelled fantasy to come to life. In short? No granny pants to be seen here.
Following a successful 2025 comeback, the highly-anticipated bash is set to return to the style sphere with a bang, welcoming swathes of celebrities and influencers alike through its jewel-encrusted doors on Sunday night in Los Angeles.
Guests will watch on as Victoria’s Secret veterans Adriana Lima, Jasmine Tookes, Barbara Palvin, Cindy Bruna, Candice Swanepoel, and Alessandra Ambrosio walk alongside new brand muses, such as Paloma Elsesser, Alex Consani, Lila Moss and Anok Yai.
However, a generous handful of iconic VS models will skip the runway, leaving many of the house’s loyal followers perplexed.
Former 'Angels' such as Cara Delevingne, Romee Strijd, Winnie Harlow, Karlie Kloss and Stella Maxwell are not set to return to the star-spangled ‘do, with many onlookers asking, why?
While we may not have the answers, we do know which beloved models will not take to the catwalk in The City of Angels. Read on to find out which famous faces are reportedly skipping the VS show this year.
Angels skipping the Victoria’s Secret Show 2026:
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© Peter KramerGisele
Arguably the most iconic Victoria's Secret model of all time, Gisele will not reprise her role as runway veteran for the show this year.
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© Frazer HarrisonRomee Strijd
Earlier this week, Victoria's Secret veteran Romee Strijd tearily announced that she would not be returning the the catwalk via social media, much to the disappointment of her loyal followers.
“It’s a no, which is fine, because rejection is part of modelling, and that’s totally fine,” she noted emotionally on her TikTok page.
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© CBS via Getty ImagesFrida Aasen
In response to Romee's clip, model Frida Aasen offered some words of comfort: "I’m so sad you didn’t get it! I also went to the casting and it was a no [heart emoji] it sucks but sending you lots of love [heart emoji]"
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© Jamie McCarthyCara Delevingne
It-Brit Cara Delevingne will also be absent from the show - her last Victoria's Secret runway appearance being in 2013.
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© Kevin MazurKarlie Kloss
Perhaps she's too busy helming her media empire, but Karlie Kloss is another well-known figure not to grace the stage this time round.
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© Axelle/Bauer-GriffinWinnie Harlow
America's Next Top Model winner Winnie Harlow was another familiar face to pass on the chance to walk the show this year.
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Josephine Skriver
A few days ago, a fan asked Josephine Skriver if she’d be head back to the runway. "They are going a different direction," the model replied. "But know I’ll be sitting and cheering for all the amazing women on that stage.”
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© Stephane Cardinale - CorbisKendall Jenner
Kendall Jenner, who last appeared in the Victoria's Secret show in 2018, decided against picking up her crystal-dotted wings this year.
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© Michael StewartLily Aldridge
Widely-celebrated model Lily Aldridge was not included in the brand's coveted lineup, despite walking for the show several times.
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© FilmMagicTaylor Hill
We'll certainly miss seeing brunette bombshell Taylor Hill take that all-important runway this year. The model hasn't put on her wings since 2024, when she returned to the VS shown as a veteran Angel.
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© Presley AnnStella Maxwell
Former Angel Stella Maxwell stepped away from the lederhosen this year, despite gracing the catwalk last year alongside besties Barbara Palvin, Alex Consani and Bella Hadid.
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© Alexander TamargoMiranda Kerr
Australian vision Miranda Kerr has parked her modelling career, focusing instead on her new brand Kora Organics and her young family.
“It meant so much to be invited to return this year, especially as it marks 20 years since my first show…. but I ultimately felt in my heart it was right to cherish this chapter as it was. Sending so much love and light to everyone in this years show!,” she wrote on social media.
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© Frazer HarrisonMartha Hunt
Martha Hunt, whose name has become synonymous with the lingerie empire, traded in fashion show for front row, channelling her efforts into her charity Enuval instead.
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© Frazer HarrisonDevon Windsor
Like many of her peers, Devon Windsor took some time out to focus on her family and her eponymous clothing brand. She wished her contemporaries good luck online however, writing: "Let’s take a walk down memory lane…good luck to all the angels walking tonight!"
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© Pascal Le SegretainDilone
While sadly not present at the upcoming show, Dilone is still hard at it, modelling for brands such as Schiaparelli and Willy Chavarria.
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© Pascal Le SegretainLeomie Anderson
Leomie Anderson traded in catwalks for TED Talks, focusing her attention on social media in recent years.
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© Frazer HarrisonLais Ribeiro
Golden winged wonder Lais Ribeiro has turned her attention to onscreen work, taking on the role as presenter for Brazilian reality show Born To Fashion.
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© Thomas ConcordiaNadine Leopold
Despite not walking this year, Nadine Leopold shared a sweet round-up of throwback snaps from her time as a VS angel, captioning the post: "In honour of tonight’s Victoria’s Secret show, a little trip down memory lane."
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© Getty Images for Victoria's SecrGeorgia Fowler
Georgia Fowler also made the most of the show's return despite not making an appearance, dropping a nostalgic carousel of stunning snaps from her time on the famous runway.
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© FilmMagicLorena Rae Jones
German beauty Lorena Rae Jones confirmed thats she too would not be resurfacing for the bonanza, writing via social media: "In honor of the girls’ Super Bowl tonight !! The most special memories @victoriassecret if only we were a little better at content back then."
