Barbara Walters' Most Fascinating People of 2012 to Include...

A director. A Gold Medal winner. A Governor and a few young, handsome singers.

What do these people have in common? According to Barbara Walters, they are all extremely interesting.

Indeed, the reporter has revealed some names on her annual list of the year's Most Fascinating People and they include:

• Ben Affleck
• Gabby Douglas
• Chris Christie
• One Direction
• Hillary Clinton
• E.L. James
• Seth MacFarlane

Walters will announce the rest, along with her choice as THE Most Fascinating Person of 2012, on December 12.

But let's beat her to it, THGers! Who do you think deserves this honor?