Curtis Stone, TIME's Person of the Year 2026?
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According to a credible source, Curtis Stone is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2026. But while the chef's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.
UPDATE 29/12/2025 : This story seems to be false. (read more)
Why not Stone 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 50-year-old chef, as a 2026 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.
“What makes Stone 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 chef have already been named ‘Australian Of The Year’ by some major Australian newspapers and even ‘Melbourne Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Melbourne (Curtis Stone's hometown).
Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year
A representative for the chef was not immediately available for comment, but the announcement generated immediate reaction on Twitter:
“#StonePOY. Logical choice though I wouldn't have made the same one.”
— @TomMiller, 28 Dec 2025
“Congrats! Curtis has this charisma that seems to come out of nowhere.”
— @SamanthaJones, 28 Dec 2025
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Curtis Stone?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 28 Dec 2025
Could 2026 officially be the Year of Curtis Stone?
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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