Supermodel Gigi Hadid said she will not be walking the Victoria's Secret fashion show in Shanghai next week, a few months after posting a video of herself mocking Buddha which Chinese internet users deemed "racist."

Hadid said in a post on her Twitter account Friday: "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!!"

In February, Hadid posted a video on her Instagram account, showing her squinting her eyes while holding up a Buddha-shaped cookie. Chine internet users reacted with fury, accusing the supermodel of being racist and offensive.

After Hadid announced in August that she would come to Shanghai, many Chinese citizens pounced anew, warning her to stay away.

Hadid posted a bilingual apology on China's Twitter-like Weibo on September 1, declaring her "respect and love for the people of China" and swearing she meant no harm, but even that drew flak.

A Victoria's Secret spokesman declined comment when asked by AFP whether Hadid pulled out on her own, was asked to by the company, or whether Chinese authorities applied any pressure.

Chinese Weibo users mostly crowed over her withdrawal.

"Suddenly I have better feelings about VS. If she had come, I would never buy VS my entire life," said one posting.

Others, however, expressed regret, noting Hadid's apology.

Speculation has also swirled over the participation of Russia's Julia Belyakova, Kate Grigorieva and Irina Sharipova, and Ukraine's Dasha Khlystun, after unconfirmed reports suggested they were denied Chinese visas.

The Victoria's Secret spokesman declined comment.

"That's getting into a Chinese government issue. Victoria's Secret is not going to comment on that," he said, referring line-up questions to each model's individual agencies.

The annual show, viewed by millions worldwide, features the planet's top models including Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Jasmine Tookes and Lais Ribeiro.

It tapes Monday and airs globally on November 28.

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