Emmanuel Moire, TIME's Person of the Year 2026?
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According to a reliable source, the winner of Danse avec les stars 2012 Emmanuel Moire is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2026. But while the singer's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.
UPDATE 18/07/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)
Why not Moire 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 47-year-old singer, as a 2026 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.
“What makes Moire 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 singer have already been named ‘French Of The Year’ by some major French newspapers and even ‘Le Mans Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Le Mans (Emmanuel Moire's hometown).
Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year
A representative for the singer was not immediately available for comment, but the announcement generated immediate reaction on Twitter:
“#MoirePOY. Logical choice though I wouldn't have made the same one.”
— @TomMiller, 17 Jul 2026
“Great choice! Long overdue recognition for his talents. #LoveEmmanuel”
— @BarbaraHeyboer, 17 Jul 2026
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Emmanuel Moire?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 17 Jul 2026
Could 2026 officially be the Year of Emmanuel Moire?
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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