Who Was the Best Breakout Star of 2012?

by SodaHead Celebs Posted 2012/12/13 15:00:00

Related Topics: Psy, Carly Rae Jepson, One Direction

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	Carly Rae Jepsen
	One Direction
	Ryan Lochte
	McKayla Maroney
	Gabby Douglas
	PSY
	Honey Boo Boo
	E.L. James

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	Carly Rae Jepsen	165 votes	24%
	One Direction	122 votes	18%
	Ryan Lochte	35 votes	5%
	McKayla Maroney	26 votes	4%
	Gabby Douglas	78 votes	11%
	PSY	178 votes	26%
	Honey Boo Boo	57 votes	8%
	E.L. James	22 votes	3%

2012 has seen some bright new stars lighting up the pop cultural landscape, but who's been your favorite? Check out the video below for footage of some of this year's hottest breakout stars.

In the world of pop music, Carly Rae Jepsen burst onto the scene with the unstoppable single "Call Me Maybe," as well as an infectious Owl City collaboration called "Good Time." Then, there was British boy band heartthrobs One Direction, whose dating exploits and devoted fans dominated column inches all year.

With the London 2012 Olympics, we were introduced to world class athletes like super-hunk swimmer Ryan Lochte, who collected five medals. Teen gymnast McKayla Maroney brought home a gold and silver medal, while Gabby Douglas became the first African-American gymnast to become the individual all-around champion.

There were also some unlikely breakout stars. Korean rapper PSY became an international superstar after his Korean pop single "Gangnam Style" became the most watched video on YouTube.

Pint-sized child pageant contest Alana "Honey Boo Boo" Thompson was so bizarre on "Toddlers and Tiaras" that she now has her own show. And British author E.L. James brought kinky sex into the mainstream with her novel "Fifty Shades of Grey." So, without further ado, who do you think is 2012's biggest breakout star?

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kyle 2012/12/13 15:29:33

Honey Boo Boo

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none of the above
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stephanie 2012/12/23 01:50:46

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RH 2012/12/21 08:14:51

McKayla Maroney

PSY is an Anti-American piece of crap. His music should not be aloud to be played in America.

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Lady Stardust 2012/12/17 21:05:18

Honey Boo Boo

HBB the rest SUCK

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dzzshadz 2012/12/17 06:02:35

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They all suck

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JPS 2012/12/17 04:49:34

Carly Rae Jepsen

None of the above. I hope they will be forgotten by 2014.

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Kanwflawnklf 2012/12/16 22:10:08

Carly Rae Jepsen

CRJ compared to the other choices of course. But truth be told there are a lot more better Singers and Musicians than CRJ but then again breakout means gaining fame and money for this year so yeah CRJ is the appropriate one.

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Olivia 2012/12/16 20:56:15

Honey Boo Boo

Could these choices get any worse. And seriously? How the hell can they classify Honey Boo Boo and E.L. James as "stars." Oh my god.

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Belieber4ever 2012/12/16 19:11:33

Carly Rae Jepsen

carly is the only good choice i noticed up there >.>

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Skylaris Alanis 2012/12/16 16:52:28

Gabby Douglas

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<333 Kellin Quinn 2012/12/16 14:51:23

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Oppa Oppa Gangnam Style

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IAmDaBeast<3 2012/12/16 02:55:24

One Direction

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<33333 them ! them and carly rae jepson r awesome i love dem

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Ashlyna A. Albright 2012/12/16 01:37:49

Carly Rae Jepsen

I can't stand One Direction or PSY, and I've never heard of any of the others.

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assbuttsoup 2012/12/16 00:37:41

PSY

Just thought I would say, Carly Rae Jepsen is featured in Owl City's song, NOT the other way around.

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Sinister Ken Doll™ 2012/12/15 23:09:17

Honey Boo Boo

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Bite my... to Siniste... 2012/12/16 17:53:01

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what is wrong with you

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Siniste... to Bite my... 2012/12/17 02:10:29

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now, now, just because you don't have chicken nugget power......

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Bite my... to Siniste... 2012/12/21 15:20:07

let me say this again, what is wrong with you

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Siniste... to Bite my... 2012/12/23 01:26:59

what's the matter with me? baby, what's the matter with you?

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Bite my... to Siniste... 2012/12/23 15:56:41

nothings wrong with me,im in perfect mental and physical condition,im concerned about whats wrong with YOU

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Siniste... to Bite my... 2012/12/23 20:20:47

the moon is made of cheese

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Bite my... to Siniste... 2012/12/25 01:51:41

then go get me a sample of cheese from the moon?

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Siniste... to Bite my... 2012/12/26 05:42:43

you can't tell me what to do, I live in america

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patrich 2012/12/15 22:42:13

PSY

oopa gagnam style

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BBoy legacy 2012/12/15 20:51:26

One Direction

My favorite from the list is Carly Rae Jepson, I think that Psy is going to be forgotten when people stop listening to Gangnam style in a few months (A year at most). I'm not a 1D fan... especially since that pretty boy Niall likes my all time fav idol, Demi Lovato, but I got to admit that those guys do have talent and they are going to be the most consistent in being stars and releasing pop music. Other than Carly Rae, 1D, and the athletes, the rest of this list will be forgotten sooner or later.

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adeenmckenziekennedy 2012/12/15 20:49:06

Gabby Douglas

My vote goes to Gabby Dougas

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Lyndon 2012/12/15 20:43:19

PSY

GANGAM STYLE!

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T 2012/12/15 17:48:43

PSY

You cannot argue the fact that he has STYLE!

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RH to T 2012/12/21 08:19:11

American Hating Style?

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peacelovesmiles 2012/12/15 17:43:42

Gabby Douglas

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How the heck did EL James get votes??

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Megurine Luka 2012/12/15 14:43:20

PSY

Definitely. Better than all the others, at least.

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RH to Megurin... 2012/12/21 08:20:00

Yes, of course... An Anti-American over girls from the Olympic teams. Makes sense. God help our country.

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Dave 007 2012/12/15 12:50:37

Ryan Lochte

Breakout star???? Who are these clowns????

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Kirstin 2012/12/15 12:41:24

One Direction

OR Carly.... Couldn't choose, but WTF PSY sucks

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Ardwin_Viesheight 2012/12/15 09:09:26

One Direction

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Where is the None button?

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Krissy 2012/12/15 06:47:18

Honey Boo Boo

+6

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RoyalSea 2012/12/15 06:08:52

E.L. James

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None of above^

I'm not a fan of anyone on this list, I actually dislike most of them.

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roxy902 2012/12/15 05:36:47

One Direction

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One direction!!! Hands down!! They are SO AMAZING!!! and i like carly but it was only one BIG hit:/

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Wackyweirdochic 2012/12/15 04:31:43

E.L. James

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50 Shades of Grey .-. xD
Also, Gabby Douglas too.
I mean.. a song is dedicated to her. :D A very popular song at that.

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Avery Grant 2012/12/15 03:17:55

Gabby Douglas

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She is sooooooo talented. Her last name unscrambled is usa gold.

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Darr247 to Avery G... 2012/12/16 14:47:59

Hah... good one. I wonder if that's why Marta had her go last.

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