Pilar Rubio, TIME's Person of the Year 2025?

  • By Elizabeth Sy
  • Madrid
  • Last updated on

Pilar Rubio among finalists for TIME’s 2025 Person of the Year?
Pilar Rubio »
See more news, pictures and video.

According to a well-informed source, Pilar Rubio is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2025. But while the television host's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.

UPDATE 03/04/2025 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Why not Rubio 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 47-year-old television host, as a 2025 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.

“What makes Rubio so important is the potential and influence she now has, rather than anything she has already done,” said a panelist who preferred to remain anonymous, adding that earlier this month, the television host have already been named ‘Spaniard Of The Year’ by some major Spanish newspapers and even ‘Torrejón de Ardoz Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Torrejón de Ardoz (Pilar Rubio's hometown).

Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year

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

“Pilar Rubio Named Person of the Year Is No ‘Surprise’.”
— @TheNewsEditor, 2 Apr 2025
“Great choice! Long overdue recognition for his talents. #LovePilar”
— @BarbaraHeyboer, 2 Apr 2025
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Pilar Rubio?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 2 Apr 2025

Could 2025 officially be the Year of Pilar Rubio?

Still, TIME’s editors will make the final decision about who will grace the magazine’s cover as its 2025 Person of the Year.

Who do you think should be TIME’s Person of the Year for 2025?

© 2025 MediaMass All rights reserved. Do not reproduce (even with permission).

Pilar Rubio: Recent News

 

Around the Web

page served in 0.002s (0,4)
page served in 0.042s (1,2)