October 19, 2025
Bianca Balti Says She Was Denied Runway Request for ’25 VS Show Amid Cancer
Bianca Balti says Victoria’s Secret rejected her return to the fashion show Former Victoria’s Secret Angel Bianca Balti says the lingerie brand turned down her request to walk in the 2025 fashion show while she continues treatment for ovarian cancer. The Italian model, who began cancer treatment in October 2024, said in a recent essay on Substack that she had reached out after feeling inspired by the brand’s recent efforts toward diversity and inclusion. Balti, 41, revealed that she sent a heartfelt letter to the company during the week of October 6, asking to be on the October 15 show.



