Jill Scott sparkles as she is joined by Love Island star Amber Gill’s ex-girlfriend Jen Beattie at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards

Jill Scott looked stunning as she attended the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards at at MediaCityUK in Salford on Tuesday.

The former Lioness captain, 36, cut a dazzling figure as she donned a sparkly white rhinestone covered top which with was adorned with light blue feathers around the cuffs. 

The footballer paired the top with some pale blue tailored trousers as she beamed alongside Scottish footballer Jen Beattie. 

Jill completed her look with a baby blue handbag and metallic silver heels, while her hair was swept back in a French braid. 

Meanwhile Jen, 32 – newly single following her split from former Love Island winner Amber Gill – opted for a black suit at the event.

Jill Scott, 36, dazzled at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards at MediaCityUK in Salford on Tuesday as she was joined by Jen Beattie, 32

The former Lioness captain, 36, donned a sparkly white rhinestone covered top which with was adorned with light blue feathers around the cuffs

She completed the look with some smart black and white brogues as she beamed beside her pal. 

It comes after it was recently confirmed that the current Arsenal player has split from her year-long girlfriend Amber Gill. 

The couple, who were first linked last December, have ended their 11-month romance after growing apart but they still remain friends and continue to follow each other on social media.

Amber and Jen’s relationship was the reality star’s first public dating experience since she opened up about her sexuality, saying earlier this year that it was ‘painfully obvious’ she ‘liked girls’ during her appearance on the ITV2 show.

A source close to the exes told MailOnline: ‘Amber and Jen have decided to end their relationship.

‘They remain good friends and the split was amicable but they just grew apart after struggling to spend time together.

‘There’s still a lot of love between them and Amber will always hold a special place in her heart for Jen but ending their romance was the best decision for their lives right now.’

Also attending the star-studded event was Lionness goalkeeper Mary Earps, Olympic swimmer Rebecca Addlington and Alex Scott and her girlfriend Jess Glynne. 

BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards 2023: Full list of winners

Sports Personality of the Year

Mary Earps

Lifetime Achievement

Kenny Dalglish

Young Sports Personality

Mia Brookes

Coach of the Year

Pep Guardiola (Manchester City)

Team of the Year

Manchester City

Unsung Hero

Des Smith (Sheffield Caribbean Sports Club)

World Sport Star

Erling Haaland

Helen Rollason Award

Fatima Whitbread

The footballer paired the top with some pale blue tailored trousers as she elongated her height

The star beamed from ear to ear as she kept hold of her essentials 

Jill donned some silver earrings and navy eyeshadow while her hair was swept back in a French braid

Meanwhile Jen, 32, opted for a black suit for the event as she donned a matching black blazer and trousers

The winner of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award is set to be revealed this evening. 

Mary Earps is the frontrunner to be crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year after being named on the six-person shortlist.

The England goalkeeper, 30, is the odds-on bookies’ favourite to become the second straight Lioness to land the coveted award following Beth Mead’s triumph last year.

Known as Mary Queen of Stops, the footballer faces competition from Ashes hero Stuart Broad and world heptathlon champion Katarina Johnson-Thompson.

Veteran jockey Frankie Dettori, Europe’s Ryder Cup talisman Rory McIlroy and wheelchair tennis No1 Alfie Hewett are also nominated for the prestigious award. 

The sportsperson who tops the public vote tonight will become the 70th winner of SPOTY.

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