'The Hills' Slump in Ratings Due to Kristin?

There's just no denying it; the fans are missing LC.  Kristin Cavallari's drama on The Hills just doesn't fill the void that Lauren Conrad left when she departed, and it's very obvious given the recent ratings of the show. According to E! Onlin e, things aren't looking to good for the new storylines that Kristin Cavallari has brought to The Hills .  Sure, it's not the same as LC's but hardly anyone's giving it a chance.  Whether or not it's worth another chance remains questionable though. (link)