Barbara Walters unveils 2012's 'Most Fascinating' person

On her Wednesday night ABC special, Barbara Walters named Gen. David Petraeus as her Most Fascinating person of 2012.

"We argued for months," over the choice, said Walters.

"David Petraeus was not chosen this year for his war record or his exemplary service to his country," said Walters. "This is about military honor, colliding with sex and lies in the digital age."

The head of the CIA stepped down in November after admitting he was having an affair with his biographer, Paula Broadwell.

Petraeus, 60, was also given Walter's No. 1 spot in 2010.

Other newsmakers on her 10 Most Fascinating People of 2012 list:

Fifty Shades of Grey author E.L. James

Actor Ben Affleck

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie

Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton

British boy-band One Direction

2013 Oscars host and creator of TV's Family Guy , Seth MacFarlane

Prince Harry and Honey Boo Boo were also featured on the list, but were not interviewed.

When Walters asked Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson of One Direction if they are now comfortable with their international fame, they all replied a resounding, "No!" Harry Styles, who has been hanging out with Taylor Swift lately, answered, "You never get used to it. To think that we are some people's favorite band is just amazing."

What do you think of Walter's pick of Petraeus as "Most Fascinating" person of the year?