Barbara Walters‘ choices for her Ten Most Fascinating People always leave me puzzled. This year is no exception. So, who did Ms. Walters pick as the most fascinating person of 2012?

Before we get to the top of her 2012 list–let’s see who almost made it to the top of her list. On her top ten list were New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, Prince Harry, Olympic Gold medalist Gabby Douglas, Academy Award-winning actor/director/writer Ben Affleck, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, The British boyband sensation One Direction, 2013 Oscars host and creator of television cult classic “Family Guy” Seth MacFarlane, and of course, Honey Boo Boo. 

Still wondering who made #1? Well, shockingly Barbara left the top honors for Gen. David Petraeus, a once decorated U.S. military hero and CIA director who fell from grace after his extramarital affair became public knowledge. Really Barbs? REALLY?!