I think that Ryan Seacrest is lacking that quality that great interviewers have - I don't know what it is exactly, but I think it's wit. He couldn't smooth out an awkward moment at all.

GB's behavior can't be defended, but a lot of it could have been redirected by the right host.

Ryan just doesn't have the control or the quick-on-his-feet style that another host would have shown. I can think of so many better, more capable hosts. He's just not that talented, IMHO.