The country's top sports stars lined the red carpet in Salford tonight (December 19) as they arrived for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards.
The 70th edition of the annual awards show is taking place at MediaCityUK with the winner to be crowned by 9pm. Among the contenders for the main prize are Manchester United goalkeeper Mary Earps, cricketer Stuart Broad and athlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson.
Wheelchair tennis player Alfie Hewett, jockey Frankie Dettori and golfer Rory McIlroy are also among the finalists. Other awards to be handed out at the ceremony include the World Sport Star, Team and Young Sports Personality of the Year.
Liverpool and Scotland legend Sir Kenny Dalglish has already been announced as the winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award. READ MORE: Real life of Sports Personality of the Year nominee Stuart Broad - pop star fiancé, business venture and early health battle READ MORE: Today's top Manchester Evening News stories Fifteen regional finalists have also been selected for the BBC Sports Personality Unsung Hero of the Year award - which celebrates volunteers in sport - including Khadija Patel who is the founder of the volunteer-led female-only KRIMMZ Girls Youth club in Bolton.
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