December always marks one of the most prestige events in the world of sport – the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards.
This year’s eagerly awaited ceremony, held on Wednesday night at MediaCityUK, Salford, saw Lioness Beth Mead grace the red carpet, who goes into the ceremony as the favourite to take the top prize.
She was joined by snowboarder Amy Fuller, diver Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix, former swimmer Rebecca Adlington and retired track and field athlete Jessica Ennis-Hill in leading the sporting stars .
Beth looked incredible in a silk green blazer and a matching pair of trousers, while she wore a black bandeau underneath that showed off her toned stomach.
Her blonde tresses were neatly waves and she sported a minimal palette of makeup that let her natural beauty shine through.
She added a pair of white trainers for a casual touch and posed alongside her girlfriend and fellow footballer Vivianne Miedema.
Dutch player Vivianne, 26, matched in a cream suit and completed the look with a black leather Burberry bag – costing a cool £1,500.
Both woman ruptured their anterior cruciate ligament in the last month with Beth joking to MailOnline about her crutches ahead of Wednesday’s event: ‘We’ll look like a right pair.’
Sensational: Beth looked incredible in a silk green blazer and a matching pair of trousers, while she wore a black bandeau underneath that showed off her toned stomach.
Flawless: Her blonde tresses were neatly waves and she sported a minimal palette of makeup that let her natural beauty shine through
Matching: She added a pair of white trainers for a casual touch and posed alongside her girlfriend and fellow footballer Vivianne Miedema
Olympic snowboarder Amy, 31, looked fierce in a leopard print mini dress that boasted feathered sleeves and ruched sides.
Amy elevated her height with a pair of thigh-high suede boots and styled her bright blonde hair in voluminous curls.
To complete her look, she added a sweep of shimmering bronze eyeshadow and a bold pink lipstick.
She was joined on the red carpet by Paddy Pimblett and his girlfriend Laura Gregory.
Laidback: Paddy Pimblett cut a casual figure in a black shirt with grey acid-washed jeans and a matching dark gilet layered over the top with his girlfriend Laura Gregory
Paddy cut a casual figure in a black shirt with grey acid-washed jeans and a matching dark gilet layered over the top.
Laura made sure to amp up the glamour in a plunging black minidress, that showed off her long legs and ample cleavage.
She carried a sparkly black handbag and added a few extra inches to her height in a pair of black strappy high heels.
Stunning: Olympic snowboarder Amy, 31, looked fierce in a leopard print mini dress that boasted feathered sleeves and ruched sides
Jessica looked like a vision in blue, wearing a pale dress with one structured cap sleeve and an asymmetrical neckline.
She added nude high heels to elevate her height, and a silver belt to cinch her in at her svelte waist and add a touch of sparkle.
Her caramel-coloured locks were styled in neat curls and she sported a full face of glamorous makeup to enhance her natural beauty.
Svelte: Jessica added nude high heels to elevate her height, and a silver belt to cinch her in at her svelte waist and add a touch of sparkle
Beauty: Her caramel-coloured locks were styled in neat curls and she sported a full face of glamorous makeup to enhance her natural beauty (with husband Andy Hill)
Rebecca put on a dazzling display in a black long-sleeved minidress, that was covered in sequins and intricate beading.
Her long legs were on full display in the sparkly number, and she elevated her height with a pair of black high heels.
Toting a sparkly silver clutch, her blonde tresses were swept back in a half-up-half-down hairdo, that showed off her dangly diamond earrings.
Her husband Andy Parsons was by her side, looking dapper in a black tuxedo jacket, with smart trousers and a black turtleneck.
Wow! Rebecca put on a dazzling display in a black long-sleeved minidress, that was covered in sequins and intricate beading with her husband Andy Parsons
Leggy display: Her long legs were on full display in the sparkly number, and she elevated her height with a pair of black high heels
Stunning: Toting a sparkly silver clutch, her blonde tresses were swept back in a half-up-half-down hairdo, that showed off her dangly diamond earrings
Lady in red: Andrea, 18, flashed her toned legs in a stylish red gown that boasted an off-the-shoulder neckline and thigh-high split
Stunner: Andrea, who is the daughter of First Dates’ Fred Fred Sirieix, added height to her frame with a pair of strappy black heels. The athlete styled her brunette locks into a ponytail and wore a light palette of makeup
Andrea, 18, flashed her toned legs in a stylish red gown that boasted an off-the-shoulder neckline and thigh-high split.
Andrea, who is the daughter of First Dates’ Fred Fred Sirieix, added height to her frame with a pair of strappy black heels.
The athlete styled her brunette locks into a ponytail and wore a light palette of makeup.
Swimmer Ellie Simmonds oozed sophistication in an emerald green velvet gown.
The Strictly Come Dancing star’s dress boasted cutouts at the sides to emphasize her small waist and flash an extra glimpse of skin.
She added a pair of black high heels and a pair of dangling gold and pearl earrings.
Her blonde tresses were swept up in an elegant updo and she completed her look with sparkly green eyeshadow.
The event comes after Andrea was named in the shortlist for the BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year after a stellar 2022.
Andrea, the 2020 winner of the BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year, won seven diving medals across the Worlds, European Championships and the Commonwealth Games in 2022.
Lioness Beth is the heavy favourite to win this year’s BBC Sports Personality of the Year award after helping guide the Lionesses to their first major trophy at Euro 2022.
The Arsenal player won the Golden Boot for leading scorer and was named player of the tournament during England’s historic triumph in the summer.
Phenomenal: Swimmer Ellie Simmonds oozed sophistication in an emerald green velvet gown. The Strictly Come Dancing star’s dress boasted cutouts at the sides to emphasize her small waist and flash an extra glimpse of skin
Dressed to impress: She added a pair of black high heels and a pair of dangling gold and pearl earrings
Stunner: Her blonde tresses were swept up in an elegant updo and she completed her look with sparkly green eyeshadow
Beth is joined on the shortlist by England cricket captain Ben Stokes, snooker star Ronnie O’Sullivan, gymnast Jessica Gadirova, curler Eve Muirhead and runner Jake Wightman.
The awards ceremony will celebrate the last 12 months of sport, with the main award being judged by public vote.
Young Sports Personality of the Year, Team and Coach of the Year, Unsung Hero and the Helen Rollason Award, will also be up for grabs.
The 69th annual event will be presented by Gary Lineker, Clare Balding, Gabby Logan and Alex Scott.
Guests: Elsewhere, Steve Cram and his wife Karen smiled as they posed for photos at the event
Suave: Presenter JJ Chalmers opted for a dapper grey suit with a black sweater and white leather trainers
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