Heidi nabs hosting role for Victoria's Secret

The model mum - who gave birth to fourth child Lou Sulola Samuel three weeks ago - has always modelled at the annual show but decided her body wasn't ready to hit the catwalk.

But organisers were so keen to keep the German beauty - who famously once wore a million-dollar bra at the show - involved she will now be hosting instead, with Black Eyed Peas lined up to play a set.

The show returns to New York for the first time since 2005 and will be filmed this month before airing on America's CBS TV channel in December.

Heidi had previously said she was worried she might not get back into shape fast enough and would be devastated if she couldn't take part in the show.

In August, she said: "The last time I gave birth, I had two months, and I don't know if I have that much time this time.

"It was pushing it the last time. But if I don't make it, I'm sure I'll be very sad."

The 36-year-old model already has sons Henry, four, and two-year-old Johan with husband Seal, and five-year-old daughter Leni from a previous relationship.