The BBC has announced the date of the Sports Personality of the Year awards for 2024. It will take place in two weeks time on December 17.
Alex Scott, Gabby Logan and Claire Balding will all host the show this year. Gary Lineker announced he was stepping down from hosting duties after 23 years.
The nominations have not yet been announced, but some early favourites have emerged. Here’s who the bookies at Sky Bet are backing - from longest to shorted odds.

5. Helen Glover - 66/1
Rowing legend Helen Glover (R) was part of the women’s coxless four team that won silver at the Paris Olympics in the summer. She is also 66/1 to win Sports Personality of the Year on Sky Bet. | Steve Parsons/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: Steve Parsons/AFP via Getty Images)

6. Ben Ainslie - 50/1
The iconic sailor Sir Ben Ainslie led the British team to the final of the America’s Cup, but missed out on victory. He is 50/1 to win Sports Personality of the Year on Sky Bet. | Jason McCawley/Getty Images Photo: Jason McCawley/Getty Images

7. Alex Yee - 40/1
The triathlete wowed viewers back home with a dramatic gold medal in Paris this summer at the Olympics. He is 40/1 to win Sports Personality of the Year on Sky Bet. | ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP via Getty Images Photo: ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP via Getty Images

8. Mark Cavendish - 16/1
Returning after injury last year, Cavendish finally broke the record for stage wins in the Tour de France this summer - bringing an end to his illustrious career. He is 16/1 to win the Sports Personality of the Year on Sky Bet. | ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP via Getty Images Photo: ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP via Getty Images