It was all about the glamour at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards, as a who’s who in sport came together to celebrate the biggest and brightest of the year.
Actress Jorgie Porter led the slew of stunning stars at the event in Liverpool’s Echo Arena on Sunday night, as she joined Olympics presenter Helen Skelton and swimmer Rebecca Adlington on the red carpet.
The 29-year-old former Hollyoaks star stunned in a bronze sequin dress as she arrived for the awards event, which saw stars such as Harry Kane, Anthony Joshua and Mo Farah compete for the top honour.
Styled her blonde tresses into a stylish up-do, Jorgie showed off her ample cleavage in the revealing ensemble which certainly stood out, as the dress was covered in bronze sequins.
Jorgie kept her makeup to a minimum to allow her statement piece dress to really stand out, rocking a simple bronze smoky eye and pink lip.
Teaming her look with simple nude heels and very little jewelery the stunning actress stunned fans with the ensemble, as she joined the who’s who of sporting stars arriving for the event.
Busty: Jorgie, who appeared on the Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks until last year, commanded attention in the sparkling ensemble as she posed at the event in Liverpool’s Echo Arena
Gorgeous: Styling her blonde tresses into a chic updo, the 29-year-old accessorised her look with nude pointed toe pumps
Biggest and brightest: Jorgie was out to celebrate the biggest and the best in sport, with twelve nominees competing for the top prize
Amazing: Jorgie kept the rest of her makeup to a minimum, rocking a simple bronze eyeshadow and pink lip, allowing the statement dress to truly stand out
Screen star: As well as starring in Hollyoaks, Jorgie also appeared on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here in 2015
Helen Skelton was also out to enjoy the night on Sunday, as she joined her husband on the red carpet in a chic lace striped dress with sassy mesh detailing.
The 34-year-old, who has presented various sporting events including the World Aquatics Championship, put on a chic display in the glamorous ensemble.
Styling her blonde tresses into a curled bob, Helen looked utterly chic as she posed on the red carpet with husband Richie, who she has been married to since 2013.
Accessorising her look with nude heels and a black clutch, the former Blue Peter daredevil appeared to ready to celebrate the biggest and brightest in sport.
Loved-up: TV presenter also put on a stylish display in a lace striped mesh dress as she joined her husband, rugby player Richie Myler who looked dapper in a black velvet blazer, on the red carpet
Curl Queen: Helen, who is mum to two sons Ernie and Louis, styled her blonde tresses into a curled bob as she arrived on the red carpet in Liverpool’s Echo Arena
Glamour girl: Helen, who was beloved by fans as the daredevil presenter of Blue Peter, has hosted a slew of sporting coverage on the BBC including the World Aquatics Championships
Former Olympic swimming champion Rebecca Adlington was vision in white as she arrived on the red carpet in a standout cut-out jumpsuit.
The gold-medallist kept her beautiful blonde tresses in a long wavy style, as she joined ‘work husband’ and fellow swimmer Mark Foster on the red carpet.
Rebecca recently expressed her support towards her friend Mark after he publicly came out, taking to Instagram to say how proud she was of him.
Stunning: Rebecca teamed her look with silver sparkling heels and a metallic gold clutch as she showed off her slender figure on the red carpet
Champion: Rebecca was an Olympic star for Team GB in the swimming, earning a total of four medals in Beijing and London
She wrote: ‘I’ve been so lucky to be friends with @markfosterswim for 10 years. I’m extremely proud of him over the past few weeks and seeing him being true to himself. Love my work husband.’
Mark finally revealed all about his sexuality after rumours of circulated of a romance between him and Rebecca, confessing to feeling ‘vulnerable’ about coming out, as he had believed his ‘sexuality’ was considered ‘wrong’ while growing up.
Speaking on Loose Women last month, Mark said: ‘In my private life, my friends and family have always known, but then over the Olympic games with Rebecca Adlington last year there was a sensationalism that me and her were having a [thing].’
Pals: Rebecca was joined on the red carpet by ‘work husband’ Mark Foster, after recently expressing her pride for the swimming star after his public coming out
Support: Rebecca took to Instagram to express her support for friend Mark, after the couple were plagued with romance rumours
It was emotional evening for some at the event, as little Bradley Lowery was honoured with the Helen Rollason award, accepted by his mum Gemma.
Bradley, who passed away from cancer earlier this year at just six years old, won an army of fans with his appearances as Sunderland’s honourary mascot alongside ‘best friend’ Jermaine Defoe.
Accepting the award, Bradley’s mum said: ‘Wow I’m slightly overwhelmed but I’m absolutely honoured to receive this on behalf of Bradley.
‘Bradley was only here for six short years but the nation took him into their hearts and he raised so much awareness for childhood cancer, it was unbelievable.
‘To continue that we’ve set up the Bradley Lowery Foundation because we want to continue the good work that he’s done, and also to continue to give grants out and support fundraising, we’ve also got the For Bradley campaign because we want to build an amazing house where sick children can go and enjoy and have some normality.’
Emotional: During the show, little Bradley Lowery was honoured with the Helen Rollenson award, which was accepted by his mum Gemma
Touching: During the speech, Gemma said that in her son’s honour she would be setting up a foundation in his name to help sick children
Also spotted on the red carpet was Olympic hockey champion Sam Quek, who looked utterly chic in a black fitted jumpsuit covered in sparkling sequins.
Styling her ebony locks in a side-parted look, the former I’m A Celebrity star looked stunning as she arrived at the awards show.
Sam won an army of sporting fans during the Rio 2016 Olympics, when the women’s hockey team became the first in Team GB history to win the gold medal.
Vixen: Olympic hockey champion Sam Quek also stunned in a black sequin jumpsuit as she put on a stylish display on the red carpet
Incredible: Sam won an army of fans as a star of the Olympic hockey team, who made history as the first Team GB hockey gold medallists in Rio 2016
Girls night out: Sam was joined by the rest of her England hockey teammates, who certainly turned heads with their glamorous ensembles
Rocking a unique fishtail braid, cycling champion Laura Kenny showed off her incredible post-baby curves in a fitted midnight blue dress as she arrived on the red carpet.
The stunning beauty, who married fellow Olympian Jason Kenny last year, glowed as she walked down the red carpet rocking her blonde tresses in the eclectic hairstyle.
Laura, who gave birth to her first child Albert in August, accessorised her look with sparkling silver jewelery, with matching silver shoes just peeping out of the bottom of her dress.
Flawless: Cycling champion Laura Kenny also put on a fashion-forward display in a fitted midnight blue dress, rocking a unique fishtail braid with the look
Ready for your victory speech? SPOTY nominee Jonnie Peacock was joined by partner Sally Brown as they walked the red carpet, just a day after triumphantly returned to Strictly Come Dancing for the grand final
Chic: Heptathlete Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill showed a cheeky hint of the flesh in a one-shouldered cutout gown as she took a break from parenting duties to strut her stuff
Happy pair: Jessica was joined on the red carpet by husband Andy Hill, after the couple celebrated the arrival of their second child in September
Stunning Love Island beauty Gabby Allen also put on a leggy display in a floral gown as she arrived on the red carpet, though the star appeared to leave beau Marcel Somerville at home for the evening.
The blonde bombshell showed off her incredible figure in the stand-out ensemble, keeping her blonde tresses in a a loose do.
Despite rocking the awards solo, Gabby recently quashed all rumours of the split with Marcel after getting into a Twitter spat with Made in Chelsea star Stephanie Pratt who had implied Gabby’s beau had been unfaithful.
According to The Sun, Gabby had a huge bust-up with Marcel over the texts – which implied he had cheated, despite that not being the case.
A source revealed: ‘Gabby was asking if she could trust him and why this had happened. I think Jonny got involved at one point too and that didn’t help.
‘Marcel was mortified as he hasn’t – and would never – do anything like that, but he cancelled all his plans to spend time with Gabby and reassure her about the whole thing.’
Leggy: Gabby showed off her incredible figure in the look, going solo for the evening without beau Marcel Somerville, though the couple appeared to be going from strength to strength
Back strong: The couple appeared to dodge split claims after Gabby got into a Twitter spat with Made in Chelsea star Stephanie Pratt
Dapper: Tom Daley kept it smart and stylish in a relaxed suit as he arrived on the red carpet
Going solo: Tom Daley appeared to leave husband Dustin Lance Black at home for the evening, and the diving star was in great spirits as he posed on the red carpet
Looking good: Dina Asher-Smith turned heads in a bronze gown, while speed-skater Elise Christie showed off her ample cleavage in a deep red sequinned gown
Big smiles: Elise is also up for the big prize this evening, which will be voted by the general public during the live show
Stars out: Actor Craig Charles was also spotted on the red carpet, along with England manager Gareth Southgate
Good things? Gareth will be looking to take the England football team to new heights this summer when they head to Russia for the 2018 World Cup
The couples were out in full force at the awards, with footballer Harry Kane being joined by his partner Katie Goodland, along with presenter Steve Backshall and wife Helen Glover.
Nominees Jonathan Rea and Adam Peaty were also joined by their significant others, as well as Olympic legend Sir Chris Hoy.
This year’s twelve nominess wwill go head to head in the live awards show, with the public voting for who they would like to receive the prestigious prize.
While boxer Anthony Joshua has been pinned as the favourite, F1 champion Lewis Hamilton could be up for a repeat win.
Other awards from the evening will also include Team of the Year and the Overseas Sports Personality of the Year, which was previously announced on Friday to be awarded to Wimbledon champion Roger Federer.
Happy couple: Football star Harry Kane was joined on the red carpet by his partner Katie Goodland, who looked amazing in a deep red off-the-shoulder jumpsuit
Aww! Steve Backshall put on a loved-up disply with wife Helen Glover as they hit the red carpet together, with Helen looking stunning in a red dress
Couples night: Nominee and Irish motorcyclist champion Jonathan Rea was joined by wife Tatiana Weston, while former SPOTY champion Steve Cram also made an appearance on the red carpet
Legend: Olympic record holder Sir Chris Hoy was joined by wife Sarra Kemp on the red carpet, who showed off her ample cleavage in a fitted black lace dress
Excited: Aquatics star Adam Peaty was giddy as he arrived at the awards show, nominated for the big prize along with eleven others
What’s tickled you? Adam and his date for the evening appeared to break into fits of giggles as they walked the red carpet together
Wowzers: Adam’s date also flaunted her plunging cleavage in a sparkling silver dress
Dynamic duos: Paralympic stars Lora Turnham (right) Neil Fachie put on a loved-up display on the red carpet, as did Sophie Christiansen
Dad’s done well! Rugby star Kenny Logan brought his son and daughter along to the red carpet
Champs! England U19 and U21 stars were squads to be reckoned with as they arrived at the awards, tipped as a possible winner of Team of the Year
Panelled up: Paula Radcliffe put on a fashion forward display in a black gown with coloured panels as she arrived at Sunday’s show in Liverpool
Happy duo: Paula was joined on the red carpet by husband Gary Lough, and the pair put on a happy display together on the red carpet
Boxer Amir Khan put on a happy display with wife Faryal Makhdoom, just days after the couples reunion at a jungle-themed party.
Faryal, who is currently expecting the couples second child, showed off her growing baby bump in a black trousers and printed blouse combo as she posed with her husband.
Amir was reunited with his wife with a special surprise party, after returning from his stint in the Australian jungle for I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!
Posting a photo with the raven-haired wife, Amir captioned it: ‘Surprised me with a jungle party/birthday party. Here’s a pic of me and @faryalmakhdoom. (Don’t eat my strawberries) thanks @newdhanakdeira amazing place.’
Back together: Boxer Amir Khan arrived on the red carpet with wife Faryal Makhdoom, just days after the couple’s post-I’m A Celebrity reunion
Bumping: Faryal, who is expecting the couples second child, showed off her growing baby bump in a chic trousers combo as she posed with her husband of four years
Looking sharp: Tony Bellow was all suited and booted as he arrived on the red carpet, the day his boxing match with David Haye was scheduled to take place, though an injury from Haye has resulted in the fight being postponed to May
Still King of the Jungle! Former motorcycling star Carl ‘Foggy’ Fogarty’ was in typically good spirits as he arrived on the red carpet
Father-son time: Chris Eubank joined his son on the red carpet, though the pair rocked slightly different style ensembles
Sparkle and shine: Singer Rebecca Ferguson put on a showstopping display in a sparkling black gown
Cosy display: Beth was joined on the red carpet by fiance Andy Allen, and the couple appeared happier than ever as they posed together