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BBC SPOTY 2025 Shortlist Confirmed as Luke Littler Battles It Out with Two Lionesses
The shortlist highlights major 2025 achievements including England’s Lionesses and Red Roses winning tournaments, with Luke Littler and Lando Norris also nominated.
- The BBC confirmed a six-athlete shortlist for BBC Sports Personality of the Year, with the awards on Thursday 18 December at MediaCity, Salford, hosted by Clare Balding, Gabby Logan and Alex Scott.
- Amid a year of major tournaments, selectors weighed England Lionesses' Euro 2025 defense and Red Roses' Women's Rugby World Cup win, while the Team of the Year award now features a live public vote.
- Among the nominees, darts sensation Luke Littler stands out for winning the World Championship before turning 18 and joining Hannah Hampton, Chloe Kelly, Ellie Kildunne, Rory McIlroy, and Lando Norris on the six-athlete shortlist.
- Voter math matters as two Lionesses, Hannah Hampton and Chloe Kelly, could split votes, while Rory McIlroy, Masters champion , plans to attend the ceremony.
- Chloe Kelly's late-match heroics coincided with over 16.2 million viewers for England's win, while Lando Norris's F1 title just last week may influence SPOTY voting.
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