Victoria’s Secret Goes Belly-Up

Here’s a look at the last 10 years, and how many people tuned in to watch some of the world’s most beautiful models strut down the runway.
2009
Viewers: 8.3 million
It was the final walk for supermodel Heidi Klum down the runway after her 1998 debut.
Styles described by the brand included “Star Trooper” and “Enchanted Forest,” and a live performance by the Black Eyed Peas.
Some of the other famed models on the stage included Alessandra Ambrosio and Miranda Kerr. At the time, Adriana Lima was out because she was pregnant with then-husband and NBA player Marko Jaric.
2010
Viewers: 9 million
Back from maternity leave, Lima opened the show with Lily Donaldson and Ambrosio. Angels who took a time-out for their own pregnancies this year included Kerr and Doutzen Kroes.
Katy Perry sang her hit “Firework,” and Akon performed his aptly titled song “Angel.”
2011
Viewers: 10.3 million
This was a peak year for the show, taking the highest-rated spot for the network event in the last decade.
Performers included Kanye West, Jay-Z, Nicki Minaj and Maroon 5.
Behati Prinsloo shared the stage with her now-husband – Maroon 5 singer Adam Levine.
Chanel Iman and Erin Heatherton also making breakout performances among the angel crowd along with newcomer Karlie Kloss.
2012
Viewers: 9.4 million
Rihanna, Bruno Mars and Justin Bieber couldn’t compete with the previous year’s viewership, as nearly a million fewer viewers tuned in to watch the lingerie show.
It was Shaik’s second show for the company, and Jourdan Dunn’s first.
2013
Viewers: 9.7 million
This was the last year that L Brand’s signature runway show would get close to 2011’s success, perhaps thanks in part to a performance by Taylor Swift, who graced the runway with fellow performing artist Fall Out Boy.
Ming Xi and Joan Smalls were some of the newer faces joining regulars Lima and Abrosio.
2014
Viewers: 9.1 million
“Gilded Angels” and “Fairy Tale” were two of the themes encompassing the featured garb with musical performances by Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran.
It was the first year for current staples Taylor Hill and Stella Maxwell to walk.
2015
Viewers: 6.6 million
In 2015, the show saw its biggest drop in ratings for the last decade.
Selena Gomez, The Weeknd and Ellie Goulding were drafted to croon as models strutted their stuff down the runway.
Reality show stars and social media giants Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid both debuted as angels. The pair of models kept up with the show through its last few seasons.
Jenner is considered the highest-paid supermodel, according to Forbes, raking in a cool $22.5 million in contracts and endorsements.
2016
Viewers: 6.7 million
This was the last year the show saw an increase – albeit slight – in viewership.
Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars both took care of the musical performances.
Bella Hadid joined her sister Gigi for some sisterly fun on the runway.
2017
Viewers: 4.9 million
The company pulled out all of the stops to feature the show from Shanghai.
Harry Styles was one of the main performances this year, alongside Miguel, and Leslie Odom Jr.
“Punk Angles” and “Goddesses” both encompassed some of the themes from the year that featured the last walk for Ambrosio. She was featured wearing “Swarovski Wings.”
2018
Viewers: 3.2 million
It wasn’t the best year for the show, to put it mildly. In fact, it was the worst year in the broadcast’s history on TV.
The Chainsmokers and Kelsea Ballerini were among the live performances, with the honor of a $1 million fantasy bra going to Elsa Hosk.
Bottomline: Victoria’s Scret need Jefferey Epstein!