Exclusive | NYC hotties vie for a spot in Victoria’s Secret 2026 runway show: ‘One of my biggest dreams’

Nypost · May 15, 2026 · 1443 words · By Asia Grace

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Appeal to Pity 70% confidence

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Glittering Generalities 80% confidence

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17 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“Sarah Grossi, a 22-year-old native of Massachusetts, flew the coop from New England to New York”

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The provided evidence does not mention a Sarah Grossi from Massachusetts living in New York. One result mentions a Sarah Grossi in Brazil, which does not support the claim.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On June 22, 2025, the United States Air Force and Navy attacked three nuclear facilities in Iran as part of the Twelve-Day War, under the code name Operation Midnight Hammer. The Fordow Uranium Enrich…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 United States House of Representatives elections are scheduled to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, as part of the 2026 midterm elections during President Donald Trump's second nonconsecu…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Electronic art is a form of art that makes use of electronic media. More broadly, it refers to technology and/or electronic media. It is related to information art, new media art, video art, digital a…
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“Grossi, a 2026 NYU grad”

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The evidence provided for this claim consists of biblical references to Sarah and general information about public toilets; there is no mention of a Sarah Grossi attending NYU.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A public toilet, restroom, bathroom or washroom is a room or small building with toilets (or urinals) and sinks for use by the general public. The facilities are available to customers, travelers, emp…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_toilet

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web search NEUTRAL — In the biblical narrative, Sarah is the wife of Abraham. She was originally called Sarai. During the narrative of the covenant of circumcision in Genesis 17, God renames Abram and Sarai as Abraham and…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah

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web search NEUTRAL — Sarah was the first of the four mothers of the Jewish people, followed by Rebecca (wife of her son, Isaac), and then Leah and Rachel (wives of her grandson Jacob). 1
https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/5691887/jewis…

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“Grossi is one of a flock of NYC sirens vying for the solo spot as a rookie recruit in the 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show this fall, after the brand opened up applications to the general public.”

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Multiple independent sources confirm that Victoria's Secret opened public applications for the 2026 Fashion Show, including a casting call for a runway spot and an IMG Models contract.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show is an annual fashion show sponsored by Victoria's Secret, an American brand of lingerie and sleepwear. Victoria's Secret uses the show to promote and market its good…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victoria's_Secret_Fashion_Show…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Victoria's Secret is an American lingerie, clothing and beauty retailer. Founded in 1977 by Stanford graduate student Roy Raymond and his wife Gaye, the company's five lingerie stores were sold to Les…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victoria's_Secret

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“The application does not explicitly exclude folks of specific heights or weights. But is only open to ages 18 to 28.”

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While the existence of the casting call is corroborated, the specific details regarding the age limit (18-28) and the lack of height/weight restrictions are not explicitly detailed in the provided snippets, though a TikTok result mentions an 'open casting'.

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“the lucky looker selected to star in the show will also ink an exclusive contract with IMG Models.”

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Multiple sources explicitly state that the selected winner/recruit will receive an exclusive contract with IMG Models.

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web search NEUTRAL — The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show is an annual fashion show sponsored by Victoria's Secret, an American brand of lingerie and sleepwear. Victoria's Secret uses the show to promote and market its good…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victoria's_Secret_Fashion_Show…

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web search NEUTRAL — Victoria’s Secret is opening the search for its next Angel with stops in four malls across the United States. The selected winner will walk in the 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show and have the oppo…
https://us.castitreach.com/a/vs/casting/welcome

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web search NEUTRAL — Apply April 6 for the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2026 and compete for a runway spot and IMG Models contract.This is your chance to walk the iconic Victoria’s Secret runway, but that’s not all. You…
https://www.victoriassecret.com/us/vs/vsinsider/fashion-show…

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“The annual spectacle... made a controversial comeback in 2024 and 2025 after being canceled in late 2019.”

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Evidence confirms the show was axed/canceled in 2019 and made a return in 2024.

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web search NEUTRAL — Victoria's Secret is an American lingerie, clothing and beauty retailer. Founded in 1977 by Stanford graduate student Roy Raymond and his wife Gaye, the company's five lingerie stores were sold to Les…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victoria's_Secret

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web search NEUTRAL — Victoria's Secret Fashion Show was axed in 2019 after low ratings and criticism that it was sexist.Victoria's Secret show returns after controversy. 16 October 2024.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20mvl3pr1vo

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web search NEUTRAL — Vogue España cover star and legendary Brazilian model Adriana Lima makes a stunning return to Beauty Secrets after seven years, unveiling her updated 2024 ro...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x96RSh375mw

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“ex-Victoria’s Secret chief marketing officer, Ed Razek, saying its main stage had no room for plus-size models”

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Multiple sources (Business Insider and others) confirm that former CMO Ed Razek stated there was no room for plus-size models on the main stage.

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web search NEUTRAL — Ed Razek, CMO at Victoria's Secret parent L Brands, told Vogue that the store has no plans to feature plus-size models in its runway show.
https://www.businessinsider.com/victorias-secret-addresses-p…

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web search NEUTRAL — Earlier this month, Ed Razek, chief marketing officer of Victoria’s Secret’s parent company, L Brands, was forced to apologise after telling Vogue that he didn’t want transgender models in the show be…
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/nov/22/victori…

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web search NEUTRAL — In 2018, former Victoria’s Secret CMO Ed Razek made comments that implied the brand wasn’t for plus-size women.
https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2021/02/10318281/victorias-…

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“shocking revelations that Leslie Wexner, the CEO of its former parent company, L Brands, enjoyed a close friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.”

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Multiple sources confirm the close relationship between Leslie Wexner, former CEO of L Brands, and Jeffrey Epstein.

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web search NEUTRAL — Leslie Herbert Wexner is an American billionaire businessman and political activist. He is the co-founder and chair emeritus of Bath & Body Works, Inc. He has been the principal in Abercrombie & Fitch…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_Wexner

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web search NEUTRAL — One of Epstein’s most frequently mentioned former clients is Leslie Wexner, CEO of L Brands. Here's what we know about the connection between the two men—and Epstein's mysterious finances. Wexner Buil…
https://www.aol.com/news/les-wexner-billionaire-former-clien…

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web search NEUTRAL — Epstein had a way of turning Wexner against individuals that he thought were standing in the way. Just as he had done with Harold Levin, the hustler from Coney Island had also come between Wexner and …
https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-11006553/The-shadowy-…

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“Kailyn Shepherd... the 5-foot-9 New Jersey native excelled in classrooms at boarding school and Amherst College”

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“Shepherd, 25, based in the East Village”

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“landing Shepherd spots on New York- and London Fashion Week walkways.”

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“Sarah Grossi... The 5-foot-10 stunner... recently took up running. She’s completed six half-marathons in the past year”

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“Devyn Hall... The 23-year-old Los Angeles transplant... standing at a petite 5-foot-6.”

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“She enrolled in NYU’s Communicative Sciences and Disorders program to study pediatric speech therapy”

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“Martina Zavalla, 24... relocating from Argentina to the US at age 17... just under 5-foot-5”

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“Tria Simmons... The 27-year-old... a native of Arizona, now living in Chelsea... and the 5-foot-10 head-turner”

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“Working as an operating room nurse at one of Manhattan’s most prestigious medical facilities”

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