As television stations were getting into the holiday spirit by airing movies and shows like "A Christmas Story" and "The Grinch,"  ABC News station had something different on their agenda. On Dec. 14, the network aired the annual special, "Barbara Walters presents: 10 Most Fascinating People."

Among the winners who made this year's list were reality television personalities, the Kardashians, New York Yankee heartthrob Derek Jeter, and pop star Katy Perry.

Some viewers and critics were stunned at the choices made by Walters.

"After watching the special, some of the people chosen were definitely good choices," senior Jennifer Porti said. "But the other choices made me scratch my head.

"Some of the winners, like Amanda Knox, could have been replaced with Tim Tebow or Jay-Z. Both have been in the public eye a lot this past year."

In Walters' interviews with all the winners, she asked personal questions and made even bolder statements. One statement in particular had some critics disagreeing and caused some controversy.

"You don't really act, you don't sing, you don't dance. You don't have any, forgive me, real talent," said Walters in her interview with the reality television personalites, the Kardashians.

Senior Austin Taranto was in agreement with Walters.

"Well, I don't really see why the Kardashians were on the list," he said. "They don't really do anything other than look pretty."

Aside from the Kardashians, Walters interviewed others like Herman Cain and "Modern Family" stars Eric Stonestreet and Jesse Ferguson, until it was time to introduce the most fascinating person of 2011.

Walters announced that Steve Jobs was deemed the most fascinating person of 2011, but unfortunately couldn't get an interview with Jobs before he passed away.

The special looked back on Jobs life and his contribution to technological history as the co-founder of Apple and creator of popular electronics like the iPod and iPad.

Now that the list has been revealed and the standard has been set yet again, people will have to really stand out and fascinate Walters for next year's special.

  "I think the show is a very interesting way to look back at the controversial year that celebrities have had," said senior Amanda Smith. "Barbara Walters had such a variety of interviews with people, that it was hard not to watch who she thought were fascinating."