A star-studded lineup was out in force on the BBC Sports Personality of the Year red carpet at MediaCity in Salford on Thursday evening
This year's celebrities were out in force in Salford as they took to the red carpet for the Sports Personality of the Year Awards. The glitzy bash at MediaCity sees Rory McIlroy target glory following his Ryder Cup success.
And other big names in the world of sport - as well as showbiz - were on hand to take in the proceedings. With the dinner gowns and tuxedos at the ready, stars from I'm A Celebrity and Gladiators were among those enjoying the occasion.
Clare Balding, Gabby Logan, and Alex Scott were on hand to take care of hosting duties at the ceremony. The shortlist for this year's award was announced before the show and some of the highest achievers in sport made the list.
Golf sensation from Northern Ireland, Rory McIlroy, is the strong favourite to win the award for the first time after finally ending his wait to win the Masters. He became the first European player to win golf's coveted Grand Slam and followed up on that individual success by playing a key role in Team Europe winning the Ryder Cup on American soil.