Jean-Marie Bigard, TIME's Person of the Year 2026?
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According to a reliable source, Jean-Marie Bigard is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2026. But while the comedian's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.
UPDATE 13/12/2025 : This story seems to be false. (read more)
Why not Bigard 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 71-year-old comedian, as a 2026 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.
“What makes Bigard 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 comedian have already been named ‘French Of The Year’ by some major French newspapers and even ‘Troyes Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Troyes (Jean-Marie Bigard's hometown).
Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year
A representative for the comedian was not immediately available for comment, but the announcement generated immediate reaction on Twitter:
“#BigardPOY. Logical choice though I wouldn't have made the same one.”
— @TomMiller, 12 Dec 2025
“Congrats! Jean-Marie has this charisma that seems to come out of nowhere.”
— @SamanthaJones, 12 Dec 2025
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Jean-Marie Bigard?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 12 Dec 2025
Could 2026 officially be the Year of Jean-Marie Bigard?
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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