Roddy Bottum, TIME's Person of the Year 2026?
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According to a top source, Faith No More keyboardist Roddy Bottum is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2026. But while the musician's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.
UPDATE 18/07/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)
Why not Bottum 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 63-year-old musician, as a 2026 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.
“What makes Bottum 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 musician have already been named ‘American Of The Year’ by some major American newspapers and even ‘Los Angeles Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Los Angeles (Roddy Bottum's hometown).
Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year
A representative for the musician was not immediately available for comment, but the announcement generated immediate reaction on Twitter:
“#BottumPOY. Logical choice though I wouldn't have made the same one.”
— @TomMiller, 17 Jul 2026
“Congrats! Roddy has this charisma that seems to come out of nowhere.”
— @SamanthaJones, 17 Jul 2026
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Roddy Bottum?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 17 Jul 2026
Could 2026 officially be the Year of Roddy Bottum?
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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