By Martin Robinson PUBLISHED: 05:52 EST, 16 December 2013 | UPDATED: 07:40 EST, 16 December 2013 The BBC has been accused of 'giving the game away' last night after it cut to Sports Personality of the Year winner Andy Murray before his victory was announced. Critics said Gary Lineker 'killed the suspense' after he introduced the Wimbledon champion 'just in case' he won about five minutes before the result, but did not refer to any of the other nominees. Viewers were also furious that within minutes of the public vote closing last night the Wimbledon champion was being handed the trophy in Miami.
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Andy Murray was handed prestigious award in Miami via video link
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But viewers unhappy he was introduced before the result was revealed
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BBC accused of 'giving the game away' and 'killing the suspense'
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Second trophy flown out to Murray's training camp in advance of vote
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Sponsor Adidas declares win: 'Not bad for someone with no personality'
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Wales and British and Irish Lions full-back Leigh Halfpenny was second
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Jockey Tony McCoy in third place at the BBC awards ceremony in Leeds
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