Lisa Snowdon, TIME's Person of the Year 2026?

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According to a well-informed source, Lisa Snowdon is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2026. But while the television host's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.

UPDATE 02/01/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Why not Snowdon 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 53-year-old television host, as a 2026 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.

“What makes Snowdon so important is the potential and influence she now has, rather than anything she has already done,” said a panelist who preferred to remain anonymous, adding that earlier this month, the television host have already been named ‘English Of The Year’ by some major English newspapers and even ‘Welwyn Garden City Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Welwyn Garden City (Lisa Snowdon's hometown).

Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year

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

“Lisa Snowdon Named Person of the Year Is No ‘Surprise’.”
— @TheNewsEditor, 1 Jan 2026
“Congrats! Lisa has this charisma that seems to come out of nowhere.”
— @SamanthaJones, 1 Jan 2026
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Lisa Snowdon?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 1 Jan 2026

Could 2026 officially be the Year of Lisa Snowdon?

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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