Derek Hough, TIME's Person of the Year 2024?

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According to a reliable source, Derek Hough is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2024. But while the dancer's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.

UPDATE 18/11/2024 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Why not Hough 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 39-year-old dancer, as a 2024 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.

“What makes Hough 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 dancer have already been named ‘American Of The Year’ by some major American newspapers and even ‘Salt Lake City Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Salt Lake City (Derek Hough's hometown).

Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year

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

“Derek Hough Named Person of the Year Is No ‘Surprise’.”
— @TheNewsEditor, 17 Nov 2024
“Great choice! Long overdue recognition for his talents. #LoveDerek”
— @BarbaraHeyboer, 17 Nov 2024
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Derek Hough?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 17 Nov 2024

Could 2024 officially be the Year of Derek Hough?

Still, TIME’s editors will make the final decision about who will grace the magazine’s cover as its 2024 Person of the Year.

Who do you think should be TIME’s Person of the Year for 2024?

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