Evening

Hello folks and welcome to our LIVE coverage of the 2023 BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards.

The biggest stars have already started to arrive for a night of of glitz and glamour on the red carpet.

England and Manchester United goalkeeper Mary Earps, Stuart Broad and Alex Scott are in the house, as is legendary apple-thrower Michael Owen.

It’s the 70th anniversary of the awards and a good opportunity to look back at some of the most iconic moments of 2023.

Let’s get the ball rolling.