Uri Geller, TIME's Person of the Year 2026?
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According to a well-informed source, Uri Geller is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2026. But while the television host's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.
UPDATE 14/01/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)
Why not Geller 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 79-year-old television host, as a 2026 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.
“What makes Geller 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 television host have already been named ‘Israelian Of The Year’ by some major Israelian newspapers and even ‘Tel Aviv Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Tel Aviv (Uri Geller'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:
“#GellerPOY. Logical choice though I wouldn't have made the same one.”
— @TomMiller, 13 Jan 2026
“Great choice! Long overdue recognition for his talents. #LoveUri”
— @BarbaraHeyboer, 13 Jan 2026
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Uri Geller?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 13 Jan 2026
Could 2026 officially be the Year of Uri Geller?
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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