Mollie King gushes she’s ‘so proud’ of her cricketer boyfriend Stuart Broad in rare post

‘I had no idea how good he was at his job!’ Mollie King gushes about her ‘modest’ cricketer beau Stuart Broad as he’s nominated for BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year

Mollie King shared a sweet Instagram post about her ‘modest’ cricketer boyfriend Stuart Broad as he was nominated for BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year prize during the 2020 ceremony at MediaCityUK in Salford on Sunday evening.

Alongside a rare loved-up image of the pair, the presenter, 33, called the sportsman, 34, ‘a deserving winner’ as she threw support behind him, despite losing out on the accolade against Formula One icon Lewis Hamilton.

The singer also paid tribute to her partner in a video screened at the socially-distanced awards, in which she admitted she ‘had no idea how good he was at his job’. 

‘I’m so proud!’ Mollie King has shared a sweet Instagram post about her boyfriend Stuart Broad as he arrived at BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year Awards at MediaCityUK on Sunday

Former Saturdays star Mollie wrote: ‘Wishing you all the luck in the world tonight @stuartbroad.

‘What an incredible achievement to be nominated for Sports Personality of the Year! I’m so proud of everything you’ve achieved this year and you’d be such a deserving winner ❤️.’ (sic) 

The couple, who have been dating on and off for two years, appeared in great spirits as they cosied up to each other during what seemed to be a past getaway.

During the show, the media personality praised Stuart’s humble demeanour as she said: ‘He was just so sweet and modest.  

Support: The presenter, 33, called the cricketer, 34, 'a deserving winner' (pictured) as she threw support behind him, despite losing out on the accolade against Lewis Hamilton

Support: The presenter, 33, called the cricketer, 34, ‘a deserving winner’ (pictured) as she threw support behind him, despite losing out on the accolade against Lewis Hamilton

'Wishing you all the luck in the world': Former Saturdays star Mollie was every inch the doting girlfriend as she expressed some words of encouragement

‘Wishing you all the luck in the world’: Former Saturdays star Mollie was every inch the doting girlfriend as she expressed some words of encouragement

In awe: The singer also paid tribute to her partner in a video screened at the socially-distanced awards, in which she admitted she 'had no idea how good he was at his job'

In awe: The singer also paid tribute to her partner in a video screened at the socially-distanced awards, in which she admitted she ‘had no idea how good he was at his job’

'He was just so sweet and modest': During the show, the media personality praised Stuart's humble demeanour

‘He was just so sweet and modest’: During the show, the media personality praised Stuart’s humble demeanour

‘I’d ask him about what he does and not one part of him was bragging – so much so that I actually had no idea how good he was at his job.’ 

Racing star Lewis was crowned this year’s titleholder after being up against the bowler, boxer Tyson Fury, jockey Holley Doyle, Snooker ace Ronnie O’Sullivan and Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson for the coveted title.

They were thought to have gone their separate ways in August 2018 after a blossoming romance of five months.

Musician Mollie and Nottingham native Stuart were said to have unfollowed each other on social media and their packed schedules were reportedly to blame for the split, according to The Sun.  

A source said at the time: ‘Mollie and Stuart’s romance has fizzled out. Their schedules are packed and it’s not been easy to see each other often. It wasn’t working so they went their separate ways. There are no hard feelings.’

However, speculation was rife that they were an item again after they were spotted together again in February 2019, before they confirmed they’d reunited in March that year.

Better together: The couple have been dating on and off since 2018

Better together: The couple have been dating on and off since 2018 

Cricketer Ben Stokes scooped the trophy last year, beating the likes of racing star Lewis and sprinter Dina Asher-Smith. 

This year’s ceremony was presented in front of a virtual crowd, while Rick Astley and Celeste put on incredible performances.

Manchester United star Marcus Rashford was presented with a special award for his campaigning this year to help hungry children from poor backgrounds receive free school meals.

Well-deserved: Racing star Lewis, 35, was crowned this year's titleholder

Well-deserved: Racing star Lewis, 35, was crowned this year’s titleholder

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