Manuel Carrasco, TIME's Person of the Year 2026?

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Manuel Carrasco among finalists for TIME’s 2026 Person of the Year?

According to a top source, Manuel Carrasco 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 25/02/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Why not Carrasco 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 45-year-old singer, as a 2026 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.

“What makes Carrasco 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 ‘Spaniard Of The Year’ by some major Spanish newspapers and even ‘Isla Cristina Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Isla Cristina (Manuel Carrasco'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:

“#CarrascoPOY. Logical choice though I wouldn't have made the same one.”
— @TomMiller, 24 Feb 2026
“Great choice! Long overdue recognition for his talents. #LoveManuel”
— @BarbaraHeyboer, 24 Feb 2026
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Manuel Carrasco?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 24 Feb 2026

Could 2026 officially be the Year of Manuel Carrasco?

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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