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A shortlist of six contenders has been announced for the 2025 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.<\/b><\/p>\n
England footballers Hannah Hampton and Chloe Kelly, rugby union player Ellie Kildunne, darts player Luke Littler, golfer Rory McIlroy and Formula 1 driver Lando Norris are the nominees.<\/p>\n
Voting will take place during the show on BBC One and the BBC iPlayer on Thursday, 18 December<\/a>.<\/p>\n The programme – presented by Gabby Logan, Alex Scott and Clare Balding, and broadcast live from MediaCityUK in Salford – will celebrate 12 months of incredible sporting action.<\/p>\n Alex Kay-Jelski, director of BBC Sport, said: “This has been a breathtaking year for sport, driven by athletes whose performances belong in the history books. <\/p>\n “Each one has delivered moments of pure brilliance that have defined 2025. <\/p>\n “It’s been incredible to watch, and I can’t wait to honour their achievements, and to see who the nation chooses as the BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025.”<\/p>\n The public can vote online on the night for the main award, with full details announced during the show.<\/p>\n The Team of the Year award will also be decided by a public vote, with contenders to be announced later in the month.<\/p>\n Other prizes awarded on the night include Young Sports Personality of the Year, Coach of the Year, Lifetime Achievement and the Helen Rollason Award.<\/p>\n The World Sport Star award, for which voting is open,<\/a> will also be presented.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n