Niall Horan, TIME's Person of the Year 2026?
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According to a credible source, One Direction singer Niall Horan 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 15/12/2025 : This story seems to be false. (read more)
Why not Horan 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 32-year-old singer, as a 2026 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.
“What makes Horan 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 ‘Irish Of The Year’ by some major Irish newspapers and even ‘Mullingar Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Mullingar (Niall Horan'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:
“#HoranPOY. Logical choice though I wouldn't have made the same one.”
— @TomMiller, 14 Dec 2025
“Great choice! Long overdue recognition for his talents. #LoveNiall”
— @BarbaraHeyboer, 14 Dec 2025
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Niall Horan?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 14 Dec 2025
Could 2026 officially be the Year of Niall Horan?
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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