Alex Scott and girlfriend Jess Glynne put on a loved-up display as they graced the red carpet at the BBC Sports Personality Of The Year at MediaCity, Salford on Thursday.
The I’m A Celeb star, 41, who is co-hosting this year’s show, looked sensational in a maroon gown which boasted a sculpted bodice and draped detailing.
Styling he brunette tresses into loose waves, Alex showcased her incredibly toned arms in the strapless look which she accessorised with a diamond necklace.
Meanwhile singer Jess, 36, turned heads into a quirky suit which also flashed a glimpse of her gym-toned abs.
The pop star’s two piece featured a denim panels and a boned corset which was teamed with a traditional black blazer and trousers.
The couple, who have been together for two years, beamed as they posed together before the star-studded ceremony.
Alex Scott, 41, and girlfriend Jess Glynne, 36, put on a loved-up display as they graced the red carpet at the BBC Sports Personality Of The Year in Salford on Thursday
The I’m A Celeb star, who is co-hosting this year’s show, looked sensational in a maroon gown which boasted a sculpted bodice and draped detailing
The lovebirds appeared happier than ever as they hit the red carpet
Alex and Jess reunited about a fortnight ago after Alex jetted home early from Brisbane.
The sports presenter left the I’m A Celebrity process early to fly back to the UK to support Jess after her mother suffered a major stroke which left her needing brain surgery.
Celebrities are meant to stay in Australia for the entire duration, until the final contestant is voted off, but Alex broke this to go home and support Jess.
Jess revealed that she wasn’t able to travel to Australia to meet Alex on the bridge like loved ones usually do because her mother has been unwell.
Alex was the first star to be evicted from the jungle and was soon back in England and headed for a cosy coffee with her partner.
Jess posted on her Instagram Story as they enjoyed a catch up as she posted a red heart emoji in the caption.
Alex was all wrapped up warm as she had her hot beverage as the cold UK winter proved a very different environment to warm Australia.
On her Story Alex posted a snap holding hands with Jess and penned: ‘Home is where the heart is.’
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Styling he brunette tresses into loose waves, Alex showcased her incredibly toned arms in the strapless look which she accessorised with a diamond necklace
Meanwhile singer Jess turned heads into a quirky suit which also flashed a glimpse of her gym-toned abs
The pop star’s two piece featured a denim panels and a boned corset which was teamed with a traditional black blazer and trousers
Alex’s gown featured a racy split which teased a glimpse of her legs later on stage
The stunner looked sensational and camera ready
Alex (L) was co-hosting the ceremony alongside Clare Balding (L) and Gabby Logan (C)
The trio oozed confidence while hosting the show
During the show (L-R) Ella Toone, Lauren Hemp and Lucy Bronze spoke to Alex
Gabby, 52, stunned in a metallic gold dress as she was joined by rarely seen daughter Lois, 20
Gabby was also joined by husband Kenny, who was suited and booted for the occasion
Claire looked stylish in a blue velvet suit as she put on a very animated display
She layered the look over a white satin shirt while carrying the suits colour story into her accessories
Alex’s former campmate and I’m A celeb winner AngryGinge was also at the VIP event
Last year’s winner Keely Hodgkinson sizzled in a tiny sculpted mini dress
The Olympic 800m champion ensured all eyes were on her
Strictly and Gladiators star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey posed up a storm on the red carpet
Dame Denise Lewis showcased her jaw-dropping figure in a semi sheer gown
The audience was fill of VIP guests and the who’s who in the world of sports
Rory McIlroy is the favourite to win the Sports Personality of the Year Award, after the BBC revealed their six-person shortlist last week.
The Ryder Cup winner – who has never claimed the SPOTY prize despite multiple nominations – has been given odds of 8/13 by Paddy Power.
That puts him ahead of Lionesses star Chloe Kelly, who is 10/3 after winning the European Championship, and Formula One king Lando Norris on 7/2.
Lionesses goalkeeper Hannah Hampton is in the mix on 20/1 while Luke Littler is 25/1 after claiming the World Darts Championship aged 17.
England Women’s Rugby star Ellie Kildunne has been assigned outside odds of 66/1 after winning the World Cup.
In 2023 McIlroy snubbed the ceremony after being nominated and he claimed in January last year that the award was ‘not what it once was’ and admitted he ‘forgot’ he was on the shortlist.
Dancing On Ice’s Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean beamed ahead of the ceremony
The pair are also Olympians so were in good company
Opera star Lesley Garrett cut a stylish figure on the red carpet
On the back of a Ryder Cup victory in Rome that year, he raised eyebrows by neither attending the ceremony nor recording a video message for the broadcast.
‘I forgot I was nominated, so that’s how much I think about it. It’s a popularity contest and I think it’s just not really what it once was,’ he said.
He stands a good chance of finally claiming the top gong after battling through adversity and abuse alongside his wife Erica to secure a record-breaking Ryder Cup win on American soil in September.
The Northern Irishman went close in 2014 but he was beaten in the public vote by Lewis Hamilton, who had won his second of seven Drivers’ Championships.
But he faces stiff competition from the Lionesses duo Kelly and Hampton and recent history has smiled kindly on Sarina Wiegman’s stars.
Beth Mead lifted the prize in 2022 and Mary Earps built on that success in 2023.
Norris comes in at third favourite after claiming his first F1 Drivers’ Championship for McLaren at the Abu Dhabi GP.
