Marcus Schenkenberg, TIME's Person of the Year 2026?

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Marcus Schenkenberg among finalists for TIME’s 2026 Person of the Year?

According to a credible source, Marcus Schenkenberg is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2026. But while the model's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.

UPDATE 25/12/2025 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Why not Schenkenberg 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 57-year-old model, as a 2026 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.

“What makes Schenkenberg 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 model have already been named ‘Swedish Of The Year’ by some major Swedish newspapers and even ‘Stockholm Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Stockholm (Marcus Schenkenberg's hometown).

Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year

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

“#SchenkenbergPOY. Logical choice though I wouldn't have made the same one.”
— @TomMiller, 24 Dec 2025
“Congrats! Marcus has this charisma that seems to come out of nowhere.”
— @SamanthaJones, 24 Dec 2025
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Marcus Schenkenberg?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 24 Dec 2025

Could 2026 officially be the Year of Marcus Schenkenberg?

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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