Mitch Grassi, TIME's Person of the Year 2026?

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According to a reliable source, Pentatonix singer Mitch Grassi 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 22/12/2025 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Why not Grassi 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 33-year-old singer, as a 2026 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.

“What makes Grassi 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 ‘American Of The Year’ by some major American newspapers and even ‘Arlington Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Arlington (Mitch Grassi'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:

“#GrassiPOY. Logical choice though I wouldn't have made the same one.”
— @TomMiller, 21 Dec 2025
“Great choice! Long overdue recognition for his talents. #LoveMitch”
— @BarbaraHeyboer, 21 Dec 2025
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Mitch Grassi?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 21 Dec 2025

Could 2026 officially be the Year of Mitch Grassi?

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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