07/31/2012 01:08

By Leslie Gornstein

Why were there so many empty seats during the first day of the Olympic games? Does that mean the Games are a failure?


—Villa C., via the inbox

Apparently, many of the empty seats you saw are right up front—VIP positions, essentially. The London organizing committee has said that those seats may have been reserved for corporations or special guests who simply didn't show. But whatever the reason for the unfilled chairs, that should change soon: Olympic officials have said they're releasing more tickets to the public to get those seats filled.

E!'s own Olympian Bruce Jenner had his take on this situation on this morning's Live from E! program, too, if you want more insight. Meantime, this isn't the only Olympic-flavored question you've sent me. Let's tackle some more!