Gigi Hadid makes surprise exit from Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in China

Bryan Alexander | USA TODAY

The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in China will have to fly without one of its most famous angels, Gigi Hadid.

Hadid made a surprise decision to not attend the show which takes place for the first time in China. She announced the news on Twitter Thursday as other models, including sister Bella Hadid, jetted to Shanghai.

Hadid wrote:

"I’m so bummed I won’t be able to make it to China this year. Love my VS family, and will be with all my girls in spirit!! Can't wait to tune in with everyone to see the beautiful show I know it will be, and already can't wait for next year!"

I’m so bummed I won’t be able to make it to China this year. Love my VS family, and will be with all my girls in spirit!! Can't wait to tune in with everyone to see the beautiful show I know it will be, and already can't wait for next year! :) x — Gigi Hadid (@GiGiHadid) November 16, 2017

What a difference a few months make. When Hadid was announced as attending the show this summer, she was over-the-moon. She beamed on Instagram.

"Forever and ever and ever a dream come true to be asked back to the VS Show!!!"

So why no trip to China? Hadid gave no clear reason. People.com speculated that the decision could be related to a Snapchat video Hadid posted earlier this year (that resurfaced this summer after her casting was announced). In the video, Hadid appeared to be mocking Asian facial features as she held a cookie to her face.

Even after apologizing on the Chinese social media website Weibo, she continued receiving backlash.

The other angels will make their debut down the runway in Shanghai. The show will be broadcast in more than 190 countries on Nov. 28.