David Pujadas, TIME's Person of the Year 2026?

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French evening news anchor among finalists for TIME’s 2026 Person of the Year?
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According to a credible source, the French evening news anchor David Pujadas is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2026. But while the journalist's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.

UPDATE 16/03/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Why not Pujadas 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 61-year-old journalist, as a 2026 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.

“What makes Pujadas 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 journalist have already been named ‘French Of The Year’ by some major French newspapers and even ‘Barcelone Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Barcelone (David Pujadas' hometown).

Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year

A representative for the journalist was not immediately available for comment, but the announcement generated immediate reaction on Twitter:

“#PujadasPOY. Logical choice though I wouldn't have made the same one.”
— @TomMiller, 15 Mar 2026
“Great choice! Long overdue recognition for his talents. #LoveDavid”
— @BarbaraHeyboer, 15 Mar 2026
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not David Pujadas?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 15 Mar 2026

Could 2026 officially be the Year of David Pujadas?

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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