'You would've made the show better': Cara Delevingne and Victoria's Secret casting director Ed Razek slam 'shameless' claims model was turned down because she was 'too bloated' - MailOnlne

Cara Delevingne has hit back at claims she was rejected from the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show for being 'too bloated'.

The model, 24, took to her Instagram page on Friday to share a message from the company's casting director Edward Razek - which confirms her absence was due to filming commitments, not her appearance.

CMO Ed also goes on to praise the British beauty in the letter, adding that she 'would have made the show better' if she had been available to walk.

The note hits back at claims made by The Sun earlier this year that the famous lingerie brand refused to cast Cara in 2014 for being 'too bloated' - having walked in the iconic fashion show twice before.

Writing to the Burberry model personally, Ed states: 'Victoria's Secret made every effort to have you in the London show. I know, because I was the one making the effort.'

Not only dismissing the idea of her rejection, he went on to admit she had actually been the company's top choice for the job.

He continued in earnest: 'As a matter of fact, you were the first person invited, months ahead of anyone else.'

He added: 'There was NO casting. You had already been enthusiastically confirmed.'

Confirming the reason for her not appearing in the London edition of the vibrant and fun show, he further explained: 'The sole reason you ultimately couldn't join us was the movie you were shooting in North Carolina.'

The producer finished his letter to the Suicide Squad star with: 'We tried hard to have you there. You would have made the show better, as you do anything and everything you're involved in.'