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BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2024 viewers slam huge change minutes into show

^{Published on 2024-12-18 02:25:15 - The Daily Mirror}
 

• Keely Hodgkinson, Luke Littler and Jude Bellingham are among the contenders for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award but viewers have already been left frustrated by the event

The BBC Sports Personality of the Year (SPOTY) award is undergoing a significant transformation in its voting process to address criticisms regarding its fairness and representation. Traditionally, the award has been decided by a public vote, which has often favored mainstream sports and personalities, leading to controversies over the exclusion of athletes from less popular or niche sports. The new changes include a panel of experts who will now have a say in the selection, aiming to ensure that the award reflects sporting excellence across a broader spectrum of disciplines. This shift comes after notable figures like Lewis Hamilton and Andy Murray have publicly questioned the award's credibility. The BBC hopes these changes will make the award more inclusive and reflective of true sporting merit, potentially altering the dynamics of who gets recognized in future ceremonies.

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[ https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/other-sports/bbc-sports-personality-year-change-34333592 ]

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