Ary Abittan, TIME's Person of the Year 2026?
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According to a well-informed source, Ary Abittan is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2026. But while the 's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.
UPDATE 20/12/2025 : This story seems to be false. (read more)
Why not Abittan for Person of the Year?
The list of nominees for Time magazine’s Person of the Year is always an eclectic mix of world leaders, pop culture icons, buzzworthy names, and human rights activists. The unexpected inclusion of the 51-year-old , as a 2026 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.
“What makes Abittan so important is the potential and influence he now has, rather than anything he has already done,” said a panelist who preferred to remain anonymous, adding that earlier this month, the have already been named ‘French Of The Year’ by some major French newspapers and even ‘Paris Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Paris (Ary Abittan's hometown).
Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year
A representative for the was not immediately available for comment, but the announcement generated immediate reaction on Twitter:
“Ary Abittan Named Person of the Year Is No ‘Surprise’.”
— @TheNewsEditor, 19 Dec 2025
“Congrats! Ary has this charisma that seems to come out of nowhere.”
— @SamanthaJones, 19 Dec 2025
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Ary Abittan?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 19 Dec 2025
Could 2026 officially be the Year of Ary Abittan?
Still, TIME’s editors will make the final decision about who will grace the magazine’s cover as its 2026 Person of the Year.
Who do you think should be TIME’s Person of the Year for 2026?
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