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WAITING ON THE WINGS

Who was in the 2016 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, where did it take place and how can I watch it in the UK?

THIS year's Victoria's Secret Fashion Show - held in Paris - was the biggest and best yet.

The brand has come a long way since its first big show, back in 1995 - where there weren't a single pair of the brand's iconic Angel wings in sight.

We'll be able to watch it on TV screens over coming weeks, but what's the show like? Read on for details...

 Kendall Jenner was preened to perfection
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Kendall Jenner was preened to perfectionCredit: Reuters
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Gigi Hadid is no stranger to killing it on the catwalk

Where did the Victoria's Secret show take place? 

This year's show took place in Paris, the fashion capital of the world and the City of Love on November 30.

Previous shows have taken place in New York, London, Los Angeles, Miami and Cannes.

Models hopeful for their Victoria's Secret wings were spotted at the New York casting, bidding for their chance to take part in the show.

 Gigi worked her angles at the end of the runway
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Gigi worked her angles at the end of the runwayCredit: Getty Images

When will the Victoria's Secret fashion show be on TV in the UK? 

The show will be aired on 4Music on Monday 12 December at 8pm.

However, subscribers to American streaming service Hayu can see it sooner - from Tuesday 6 December, in fact.

What models took to the stage at the fashion show? 

This year's angels included Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid, who both made their debuts at last year's show.

Gigi's sister Bella Hadid joined them on stage alongside Adriana Lima, Lily Aldridge and Stella Maxwell, who was voted No1 in Maxim magazine's Hot 100 list.

 Karolina Kurkova pulled a Cinderella on us and lost her shoe mid-walk
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Karolina Kurkova pulled a Cinderella on us and lost her shoe mid-walkCredit: Getty Images

Other Angels include catwalk favourite Alessandria Ambrosio, Elsa Hosk, Jasmine Tookes, Josephine Skriver, Lais Ribeiro, Martha Hunt, Romee Strijd, Sara Sampaio and Taylor Hill.

The models showed off their final preparations for the show - but were quickly seen chomping down on burgers afterwards.

 Lily pulled the perfect pout as she fixed her lipstick
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Lily pulled the perfect pout as she fixed her lipstickCredit: Rex Features

What was the Fantasy Bra like? 

Every year, Victoria's Secret chooses one model to wear this dazzling showpiece, which varies from show to show.

This year Jasmin Tookes wore the Bright Night Fantasy Bra, showcasing 9000 gemstones, 450 carats and worth approximately £2.4million ($3million.)

That's peanuts compared to the Red Hot Fantasy Bra worn by Gisele Bundchen in 2000 — at £12million, the most expensive piece of lingerie ever made.

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Jasmine Tookes wore this year's Fantasy Bra - worth £2.5million

Who performed at the Fashion Show? 

Heading the bill was Lady Gaga, who performed three tracks from her new album Joanne – namely,  Million Reasons, John Wayne and A-YO.

Also on the bill was diminutive pop star Bruno Mars who performed 24K Magic from his new album of the same name. Bruno had previously appeared at the 2012 Victoria’s Secret Show.

Completing the line-up was The Weeknd who performed hit Starboy.


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