The 2017 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is turning out to be a less than heavenly spectacle amid several last-minute changes, including cutting headline performer Katy Perry just days before the event.
Page Six reported that Perry was set to perform at the Nov. 20 show in Shanghai, China, but was suddenly banned indefinitely from the Asian nation after Chinese officials discovered the singer had worn a bright, glittery dress with sunflowers on it in 2015 in Taiwan.
Anti-China protesters had adopted the sunflower as their symbol the year before, according to Page Six, so her outfit was offensive to the communist country. Singer Harry Styles of One Direction fame is expected to replace Perry.
Additionally, four of the lingerie giant’s supermodels were denied entry into China just ahead of the show.
Julia Belyakova, Kate Grigorieva and Irina Sharipova from Russia, in addition to Dasha Khlystun from Ukraine, reportedly cannot enter the country due to visa issues, Fashonista first reported.
What’s more, model Adriana Lima’s visa is allegedly held up due to a “dimplomatic problem,” according to Page Six.
Viewers will be able to watch the Victoria’s Secret Angels and other models on the catwalk, and take in several musical performances.
Here’s what you should know about the fashion show, set to take place in Shanghai, China on Nov. 20.
How can I watch the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show?
The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show will be shown on Tuesday, Nov. 28 at 10 p.m. ET on CBS.
“Merging fashion, fantasy and entertainment, the lingerie runway show will include pink carpet interviews, model profiles, a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the show and musical performances that will be announced at a later date,” a release said.
Though performers have yet to be revealed, it’s safe to expect some big names; Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga and The Weeknd all performed at the 2016 show.
Who are the models walking in the show?
These Angels have all been announced by Victoria’s Secret:
Lily Aldridge
The 32-year-old California native is a regular fixture in Victoria’s Secret fashion shows, and wore the Fireworks Fantasy Bra as part of the 2015 show.
Aldridge is married to Kings of Leon singer Caleb Followill, with whom she has a five-year-old daughter, Dixie Pearl Followill. Aldridge is also known for her friendship with pop superstar Taylor Swift.
Alessandra Ambrosio
Ambrosio, 36, wore the Floral Fantasy Bra during the 2012 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. In 2014, she and fellow Brazilian Adriana Lima both wore Dream Angels Fantasy Bras.
She and her fiance Jamie Mazur have two children together. Ambrosio is listed as an Aries on the Victoria’s Secret website, and when it comes to chocolate or vanilla, says she picks “chocolate every time.”
Taylor Hill
Hill, 21, is from Colorado and her Instagram account has 9.2 million followers. Hill, Elsa Hosk, Martha Hunt, Lais Ribeiro, Sara Sampaio, Romee Strijd and Jasmine Tookes all were announced as Angels in 2015.
Hill says on the Victoria’s Secret site that the least glamorous part of her job is “working for a month without my family, friends, boyfriend or dog.”
Elsa Hosk
The 29-year-old Swedish model is a Scorpio and previously played professional basketball in her native country, Fashionista reports.
When it comes to a bathrub must-read, Hosk told W, “I prefer audiobooks in the tub so I can have my eyes closed in the dark with some candles lit.”
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