Aimee Fuller puts on a leggy display in a glittering red gown as she makes a rare public appearance without close friend Katya Jones at BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards

Aimee Fuller put on a very leggy show in a red sparkly dress as she attended the BBC Sports Personality of the Year at Media City in Salford on Tuesday.

The British snowboarder, 32, looked fantastic as she made a rare public appearance without close friend Katya Jones at the star-studded event.

Showing off her amazing figure, Aimee showed off a black bra underneath the long-sleeved number, which featured two slits that showed off her midriff.

She elevated her frame with a pair of leopard print pointy heels and accessorized with a pair of black earrings.

Aimee styled her long blonde locks in luxurious waves and applied a flawless makeup palette, complete with a swipe of bold red lipstick.

Aimee Fuller put on a very leggy show in a red sparkly dress as she attended the BBC Sports Personality of the Year held at Media City in Salford on Tuesday

The British snowboarder, 32, looked fantastic as she showed off a black bra underneath the long-sleeved number, which featured two slits that showed off her midriff.

The British snowboarder, 32, looked fantastic as she showed off a black bra underneath the long-sleeved number, which featured two slits that showed off her midriff.

The athlete stepped out solo without close Strictly Come Dancing pal Katya who she was usually seen partying with.

Previously, Katya and Aimee's friendship has sparked widespread speculation that they are in a relationship, although the pair have always remained tight-lipped about the gossip.

The duo first met in 2021 through Katya's ex-husband, and immediately hit it off.

Earlier this year, they enjoyed a three-week trip to Australia together and were also spotted on the red carpet and posing regularly as they pottered around on Instagram.

They also teamed up to take part in Channel 4's Celebrity Hunted, where they have to go on the run from a team of expert hunters in support of Stand Up To Cancer.

In an exclusive interview for the Mail on Sunday, Katya spoke about their relationship for the first time, saying: 'It's topic number one, people always ask: why are we friends anyway?

'We've only known each other for fourteen months. That sounds crazy. But she's just one of those people you instantly click with. Our energy just resonated.

“Aside from the fact that we have a good laugh together, her skills make her extremely intelligent and calculating. We have discovered that we have similar morals and similar values ​​in life. She is a person who adds value to your life.

'When you meet someone who does that, you just want him with you. There are always positive vibes around. We just love a good and in-depth conversation.'

She elevated her frame with a pair of leopard print pointy heels and accessorized with a pair of black earrings

She elevated her frame with a pair of leopard print pointy heels and accessorized with a pair of black earrings

Aimee made a rare public appearance without close friend Katya Jones at the star-studded event (pictured in November)

Aimee made a rare public appearance without close friend Katya Jones at the star-studded event (pictured in November)

London-born Aimeee – who represented Great Britain at the 2014 and 2018 Winter Olympics – said: “She builds me up and I build her up, so it's a very positive friendship.

“When we have bad days, which of course we do, we are there to help each other get back up and then be the biggest cheerleaders.”

The winner of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award will be announced tonight.

Mary Earps is the frontrunner to be crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year after being shortlisted from six.

The England goalkeeper, 30, is the odds-on bookmakers' favorite to become the second Lioness in a row to lift the coveted award following Beth Mead's win last year.

The footballer is known as Mary Queen of Stops and will face 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 number 1 Alfie Hewett have also been nominated for the prestigious award.

The athlete who tops the public vote tonight will become SPOTY's 70th winner.