BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2024 viewers slam huge change minutes into show
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Viewers have been left stunned by the BBC's decision to once again hold Sports Personality of the Year on a Tuesday night. As the show kicked off in Salford, fans took to social media to fume over the event once again taking place midweek. Traditionally the programme was broadcast on a Sunday evening but saw that streak broke when it moved to a Tuesday in 2022.
That decision was made to avoid a clash with the final of the Qatar World Cup. Last year saw the decision to continue on a Tuesday evening and that has been repeated once again in 2024. It has been suggested the change was made to ensure more stars were able to attend the ceremony. However, this year has seen contenders Joe Root and Jude Bellingham unable to attend - despite being in the running for the top prize.
That duo are in competition with Olympic gold medalist Keely Hodgkinson, teenage darts sensation Luke Littler, Paralympic cycling champion Sarah Storey and gold medal triathlete Alex Yee. While their achievements will all be celebrated, the timing of the award left viewers both angered and confused.
One social media user said: "Sports personality of the year on a Tuesday - what in hell is this. Sunday night is the night for this. Another tradition ruined…change is not good.". Another added: "Sports Personality of the Year on a TUESDAY?". A further comment said: "Sports Personality of The Year on a Tuesday night. I’m sure this always used to be on a Sunday night weekend before Christmas.".
One damning comment added: "Never really ever understood the point of Sports Personality Of The Year, the title itself suggests it more about the person rather than the sport or the achievement. Understand it even less when it's held on a Tuesday night.".
