Six sports stars have been shortlisted for the prestigious BBC Sports Personality of the Year award in 2025. The contenders include footballers Hannah Hampton and Chloe Kelly, rugby union player Ellie Kildunne, darts player Luke Littler, golfer Rory McIlroy, and Formula 1 driver Lando Norris.
According to the BBC, a public vote will take place during the show on BBC One, the iPlayer, and the Sport website & app on December 18th. Fans will have the opportunity to cast their votes for who they believe deserves this coveted title.
The selection process has been narrowed down from a pool of talented athletes, and now it's up to the public to decide who among them will take home the award. The shortlist is a testament to the exciting times in British sports, with each nominee representing a different discipline and showcasing remarkable achievements.
While the exact winner has yet to be determined, these six contenders are certain to be in the spotlight for the remainder of the year, as fans eagerly await the announcement on December 18th.
According to the BBC, a public vote will take place during the show on BBC One, the iPlayer, and the Sport website & app on December 18th. Fans will have the opportunity to cast their votes for who they believe deserves this coveted title.
The selection process has been narrowed down from a pool of talented athletes, and now it's up to the public to decide who among them will take home the award. The shortlist is a testament to the exciting times in British sports, with each nominee representing a different discipline and showcasing remarkable achievements.
While the exact winner has yet to be determined, these six contenders are certain to be in the spotlight for the remainder of the year, as fans eagerly await the announcement on December 18th.
! it's always exciting to see all the sports stars in one place and voting is a great way to involve the public too. personally think Lando Norris has been doing amazing stuff in F1, his speed and skill are just incredible 
, but also impressed by Rory McIlroy's golf career, he's been killing it on the green 
. love how diverse the nominees are too - got to be great for British sports right now!
. I mean, Rory McIlroy is great and all, but can't we just give it to someone like Luke Littler who has been grinding in darts for years? 
He's not just some flash-in-the-pan winner, he's a consistent threat to the top spot. And don't even get me started on how fake the whole "sports personality" thing is... it's all about the PR and the glitz 
. But hey, if you want to vote for whoever makes you feel good, be my guest 
. I mean, what if everyone just votes for whoever their friend's mate is? It'll be a complete washout! 
The athletes should have already won or lost by now, right? All this drama and suspense is just an excuse for the BBC to keep us hooked till December 18th 
. And honestly, can we please just get rid of all these sports stars? They're all so... samey 
it's not just about who's gonna win tho, it's also about how this whole public vote thingy affects the way we think about athletes & their achievements. do we really wanna give all the power to the fans or should be more about the actual performance on the field/pitch/rink etc?
The fact that Rory McIlroy is on this list just to get some publicity for his golf games really gets my goat 
. Can't they just let the actual winners of their respective competitions win? It's all about the drama and the ratings, innit? 
but at the same time ellie kildunne is really talented too, she's got skills 
what about lando norris tho, he's a total rockstar driving for formula 1 
and those footballers Hannah hampton and Chloe Kelly are superstars in their own right 
cant wait to see who takes the crown on december 18th! its gonna be such an exciting night 
It's great to see the BBC giving back to the community by involving public voting in the selection process. Just hope everyone remembers it's just for fun and not a major stress fest for all the nominees 
. Can't wait to see who wins, but I'm sure it'll be one of these talented six... probably Rory McIlroy will take home the trophy again 
I think Luke Littler's journey from being a relatively unknown darts player to a pro is so inspiring. And can we talk about Rory McIlroy's golf skills? That guy is on fire! 
love seeing different sports reps on there like rugby and darts aren't always in the spotlight but these athletes are making a name for themselves 
and lets be real december 18th cant come soon enough 
we need to get ready to vote for our fave!! 
. And can we talk about how awesome it is that Hannah Hampton and Chloe Kelly made the cut from football? The female sports stars are really getting more recognition now, which is great to see 
. It's gonna be sick to see whoever wins, and I'm excited to see which athlete is gonna take home the trophy. But can we talk about how this award isn't just about recognizing individual achievements? It's also about celebrating the impact sports have on our communities and society as a whole 
. We need more than just awards to recognize the power of sports, we need systemic changes that support athletes' mental health, fair pay, and social justice. Anyway, I'm hyped for the public vote and can't wait to see the results! 
. and can u imagine watching the show on dec 18th with all those sports stars competing for the award? my screen would be filled with cheers & chants 
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Rory McIlroy's got skills on and off the golf course too! And can we talk about Luke Littler's darts skills? 
I love that fans get to vote and decide who takes home the award - it's like, totally inclusive