Model Shanina Shaik said we will see more diversity in the Victoria’s Secret show

AUSSIE model Shanina Shaik, who will walk the Victoria’s Secret Fashion show this week, has stood up for the lingerie giant amid scrutiny that the famous lingerie brand has snubbed curvy models.

AUSSIE model Shanina Shaik has stood by the Victoria’s Secret Fashion show amid scrutiny that the famous lingerie brand has snubbed curvy models.

Shaik, who is returning to the runway for the world’s most famous fashion show after two years of missing out, said the brand has always promoted healthy women in the show.

Australian model Shanina Shaik has defended lingerie label Victoria’s Secret saying they hire healthy women. Picture: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

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“I think that over the years Victoria’s Secret has opened up to more diversity … I think we will see more and more in the coming years,” she said.

“The girls who walk for the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show work really hard to be their fittest and healthiest.”

Shaik said she had been increasing her fitness program to be in the best shape for the televised event.

She has walked in the show four times. Picture: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images

Shaik is loving married life with her husband DJ Ruckus. Picture: Grant Lamos IV/Getty Images

“I am in the gym everyday working out twice a day. It is tough but it is worth it,” she said.

Recent married to muscican DJ Ruckus, Shaik said he man will be cheering her on at the event.

“He will be there at the show to support me. He is super proud of me,” Shaik said.

“Married life has been great. My husband and I travel so much, we are rarely in the same place at the same time.”

Two Aussie will make their debut including Alannah Walton. Picture: Gotham/GC Images

And Duckie Thot who rose to fame after finishing third in Cycle 8 of Australia’s Next Top Model. Picture: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

Kelly Gale returns for her fifth show. Picture: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images for Victoria's Secret

She will fly into New York today for her final fitting for the show. Shaik is one of four Australian models who made the cut this year.

Kelly Gale, Duckie Thot and Alannah Walton will all strutt their stuff at the fashion event which will feature performances from Shawn Mendes and The Chainsmokers.

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