Pierre Palmade, TIME's Person of the Year 2026?

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‘They loved each other’ author among finalists for TIME’s 2026 Person of the Year?

According to a well-informed source, the author of They love each other again, They loved each other and They love each other Pierre Palmade is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2026. But while the comedian's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.

UPDATE 10/04/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Why not Palmade 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 58-year-old comedian, as a 2026 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.

“What makes Palmade 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 comedian have already been named ‘French Of The Year’ by some major French newspapers and even ‘Bordeaux Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Bordeaux (Pierre Palmade's hometown).

Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year

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

“#PalmadePOY. Logical choice though I wouldn't have made the same one.”
— @TomMiller, 9 Apr 2026
“Congrats! Pierre has this charisma that seems to come out of nowhere.”
— @SamanthaJones, 9 Apr 2026
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Pierre Palmade?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 9 Apr 2026

Could 2026 officially be the Year of Pierre Palmade?

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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