Following the news that rap golden boy Kanye West is to cancel his performance at the Victoria Secrets Fashion Show, Black Eyed Pea Will.i.am has been given the nod to fill in.

West's mother Donda died after returning home from cosmetic surgery on Friday, causing Kanye to reschedule all of his upcoming commitments.

An autopsy has been conducted, but results won’t be made public for at least 6 weeks, according to a hospital spokesperson.

The Spice Girls were also booked to appear on the show, whiuch is due to air on December 4.