Former Victoria's Secret Angel Romee Strijd REJECTED Days Before Fashion Show: 'I Don’t Like The Way I Was Treated,' Says The Supermodel

The 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is set to commence soon, but former Angel Romee Strijd has announced she won’t be taking part. Days before the event, the Dutch model addressed her casting experience on TikTok, sharing her disappointment with the communication process. Another person from her past, Frida Aasen, is also reportedly not included in this year’s show.

Romee, who graced the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show from 2014 to 2018, revealed she had auditioned for this year’s edition but was not selected. The 31-year-old explained that she had been preparing for a potential return, making the prolonged uncertainty particularly challenging. After spending the summer training while welcoming two children, she felt she was ready to return to the runway.

However, weeks passed without clear confirmation. Despite repeatedly asking her agency for an update, Romee was still left waiting. She had been training because casting decisions in the modelling industry can sometimes come at the last minute. Yet, the lack of clarity made it difficult for her to plan.

In her second TikTok video, Romee confirmed she had finally received an answer. While acknowledging that rejection is part of the profession, she expressed that the way the situation unfolded was more upsetting than the decision itself. She sought an explanation for why she hadn't been chosen, but the information she received left her confused.

Initially told she didn’t fit the show, she then heard a different account from her agency, leaving her uncertain about the true events. Expressing her frustration, Romee said, "I don’t feel supported by my agency. I don’t feel like I have the straight story."