Sebastian Ingrosso, TIME's Person of the Year 2026?

According to a top source, Swedish House Mafia keyboardist Sebastian Ingrosso is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2026. But while the dj's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.

UPDATE 30/04/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Why not Ingrosso 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 43-year-old dj, as a 2026 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.

“What makes Ingrosso 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 dj have already been named ‘Swedish Of The Year’ by some major Swedish newspapers and even ‘Stockholm Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Stockholm (Sebastian Ingrosso's hometown).

Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year

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

“#IngrossoPOY. Logical choice though I wouldn't have made the same one.”
— @TomMiller, 29 Apr 2026

“Great choice! Long overdue recognition for his talents. #LoveSebastian”
— @BarbaraHeyboer, 29 Apr 2026

“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Sebastian Ingrosso?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 29 Apr 2026

Could 2026 officially be the Year of Sebastian Ingrosso?

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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