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A HOST of celebrities descended on the red carpet for the Sports Personality of the Year awards.

Nominees Jordan Henderson and Hollie Doyle were among the first to arrive as they failed to pip Lewis Hamilton to his second crown.

Jordan Henderson wore all-black for the awards night
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Jordan Henderson wore all-black for the awards nightCredit: PA:Press Association
Jockey Hollie Doyle pictured with boyfriend Tom Marquand
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Jockey Hollie Doyle pictured with boyfriend Tom MarquandCredit: PA:Press Association
Stuart Broad looked suave on the red carpet
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Stuart Broad looked suave on the red carpetCredit: PA:Press Association
Lewis Hamilton couldn't attend the awards but addressed the public from his home
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Lewis Hamilton couldn't attend the awards but addressed the public from his homeCredit: supplied by Pixel8000

The Liverpool midfielder and jockey were two of six names on the shortlist that included England cricketer Stuart Broad, snooker world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan and boxer Tyson Fury.

Henderson, fresh from a stunning 7-0 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday, looked suave in all-black attire.

He guided the Reds to the Premier League title for the first time for more than 30 years.

Doyle also dazzled in a black, gold and white dress alongside boyfriend and fellow jockey Tom Marquand.

The 24-year-old became the first female jockey to ride a winner on Champions Day at Ascot and broke a record after winning five races at Windsor.

Broad appeared to show off a fresh haircut for the occasion and looked proud to be nominated following a terrific year.

He became only the second Englishman and seventh bowler ever to scalp 500 Test wickets.

Man United striker Marcus Rashford will pick up a special award for his charity efforts
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Man United striker Marcus Rashford will pick up a special award for his charity effortsCredit: PA:Press Association
Marcus Rashford's amazing achievements off the field were commended
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Marcus Rashford's amazing achievements off the field were commendedCredit: supplied by Pixel8000
Ronnie O'Sullivan is interviewed from his home
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Ronnie O'Sullivan is interviewed from his homeCredit: PA:Press Association
Swimmer Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix, 16, was handed the Young Sports Personality of the Year
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Swimmer Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix, 16, was handed the Young Sports Personality of the YearCredit: PA:Press Association
Gary Lineker is hosting this year's awards
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Gary Lineker is hosting this year's awardsCredit: supplied by Pixel8000
Rick Astley will perform at the SPOTY awards
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Rick Astley will perform at the SPOTY awardsCredit: PA:Press Association
Alex Scott is hosting alongside Gary Lineker
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Alex Scott is hosting alongside Gary LinekerCredit: supplied by Pixel8000
Singer Celeste opened the show with a rousing performance
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Singer Celeste opened the show with a rousing performanceCredit: PA:Press Association
Gabby Logan is one of four presenting the awards this year
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Gabby Logan is one of four presenting the awards this yearCredit: supplied by Pixel8000
Broadcaster Clare Balding also took centre stage at the SPOTY
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Broadcaster Clare Balding also took centre stage at the SPOTYCredit: supplied by Pixel8000

Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford missed out on the nominations but was handed a special award for his tireless charity work.

The England superstar's campaign to raise awareness of child food poverty in the UK resulted in around 1.3million children able to claim a free school meal in the summer.

And in November the government invested more than £400million to support poor children and their families thanks to Rashford's campaigning.

They were also joined by legendary pop star Rick Astley who will be performing for those in attendance.

One man unlikely to be in attendance is heavyweight champ Fury.

The Brit demanded he was taken off the list and pleaded with his fans not to vote because he 'doesn't need a glass trophy to say who I am or what I've done'.

O'Sullivan, earning his first nomination, became a world champion for a sixth time this year after winning the title for the first time since 2013.

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