Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2015: All 44 models revealed, plus the reality behind the auditions detailed
Who, what, where and when - from the models to the musical performances and the nerve-racking casting for this year's world famous (and ever controversial) lingerie extravanganza
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The Victoria’s Secret Show takes place on Tuesday 10 November, but will air on televisions a month later on CBS on 8 December at 10:00pm EST.
Where
The lingerie extravaganza is returning to its home, New York, to celebrate its 20th anniversarym following last year's London show (only the second show ever in Europe after Cannes in 2000).
The performers
Rihanna was confirmed last month, alongside Selena Gomez and The Weeknd. But last week it was confirmed that RiRi has cancelled to reportedly focus on finishing her upcoming album, Anti. Brit girl Ellie Goulding will replace her.
The casting
A newly-released video shows the reality of the tense audition process, where supermodels shed tears and celebrate as they walk on heels, in lingerie, surrounded by white lights, in front of what models describe as "very nice and friendly" judges.
"You're meant to be objective about it, but you know how hard all the girls have all worked for it," says the lingerie giant's boss Ed Razek at the casting.
For many spectators though, this annual catwalk show sexualises women. And well, there's no arguing with the fact that the multimillion pound event does indeed feature a parade of smiling, stunning models covered in glitter and wearing very little clothes. But truth is that for models and their agencies, landing a Victoria's Secret gig means "champagne popping in the offices... because their careers kind of explode".
This year, 500 models were submitted for consideration, but only 44 have made it the final cut.
The cast
With 44 models confirmed, this year’s line-up is the biggest cast in the Victoria’s Secret Show history.
The lingerie giant revealed last week the addition of two of the world's most high profile models of the moment, Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid, to the cast.
It will feature all 15 official Angels:
1. Adriana Lima
2. Alessandra Ambrosio
3. Behati Prinsloo
4. Candice Swanepoel
5. Lily Aldridge
6. Elsa Hosk
7. Jac Jagaciak
8. Jasmine Tookes
9. Kate Grigorieva
10. Lais Ribeiro
11. Martha Hunt
12. Romee Strijd
13. Sara Sampaio
14. Stella Maxwell
15. Taylor Hill
And other 29 models that will join the highly anticipated catwalk show:
16. Rachel Hilbert
17. Barbara Fialho
18. Cindy Bruna
19. Constance Jablonski
20. Daniela Braga
21. Devon Windsor
22. Gracie Carvalho
23. Izabel Goulart
24. Jacquelyn Jablonski
25. Joan Smalls
26. Josephine Skriver
27. Lily Donaldson
28. Magdalena Frackowiak
29. Maria Borges
30. Maud Welzen
31. Ming Xi
32. Shanina Shaik
33. Sui He
34. Yumi Lambert
35. Bridget Malcolm
36. Gigi Hadid
37. Kendall Jenner
38. Leila Nda
39. Leomie Anderson
40. Megan Puleri
41. Pauline Hoarau
42. Sanne Vloet
43. Valery Kaufman
44. Vita Sidorkina
The Fantasy Bra
Official Angel Lily Aldridge will wear the $2 million (£1.3m) bejewelled bra set, called Firework Fantasy Bra, designed by jeweller Mouawad.
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