SOME of the biggest names in sport arrived on the red carpet ahead of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards on Thursday night.
The star-studded event saw an array of talent on show for the ceremony at MediaCity in Salford.
Rory McIlroy was one of the major stars arriving on the red carpet for the SPOTY awardsCredit: Shutterstock Editorial
England football star Chloe Kelly stunned in a black floor-length dress with plunging necklineCredit: Getty
England rugby hero Ellie Kildunne wore white dress with polka dotsCredit: Alamy
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry arrived wearing a grey suitCredit: Shutterstock Editorial
Liverpool icon Robbie Fowler also appeared on the red carpet in an all-black outfitCredit: Shutterstock Editorial
Master champion star – who is the favourite to win SPOTY – was one of the first big names seen on the red carpet wearing a simple black suit.
He was followed by Lionesses star , who was also in the running for the prize after helping England win the Euros.
Kelly stunned in a black, floor-length gown with sculpted shoulders and plunging neckline.
Fellow shortlister and England rugby World Cup hero Ellie Kildunne was also seen arriving for the glamorous ceremony.
She wowed in a white dress with polka dots and matching white bag.
And some of the biggest stars from the men’s football world were also out in force as Arsenal legend appeared in a grey suit.
Liverpool icon was also spotted in an all-black outfit.
Earlier on, England star was seen arriving in a black suit and purple tie – hoping to see one of her fellow Lionesses or Kelly win the gong.
There were also appearances from I’m a Celebrity winner Angry Ginge and British Paralympic swimmer Georgia Sheffield.
The favourites for the award include darts star , Formula One champion and Masters champion .
The reigning champion is , who .
Littler will be hopeful of claiming the award this time around after an incredible year saw him win the and a string of other darts triumphs.
But McIlroy was the firm favourite after his superb year that saw him claim the green jacket at Augusta after beating .
He also helped secure the for Team Europe before capping things off by winning the Race to Dubai.
The coverage of the evening will led by , and .
Paralympic swimmer Georgia Sheffield looked glamorous in a red sequin dressCredit: Alamy
England women’s star Lucy Bronze looked the business in a black suit with purple tieCredit: Getty
Her England team-mate Michelle Agyemang went with a bold full-length light-blue dressCredit: Alamy
I’m a Celeb winner Angry Ginge also popped up at the lavish ceremonyCredit: Shutterstock Editorial
The SPOTY coverage will be led by Gabby Logan, Clare Balding and Alex ScottCredit: Splash
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