I only quoted James Jordan being a pro dancer you would expect to have an informed opinion. They should rename it the Bruno Tonioli Show as he appears to want to hog the limelight from the other judges and competitors.
I think you are right as it is more about popularity than ability in this and other viewer voted programs. I would add Georgia May Foote and James Jordan (Ola Husband) tip who he says is by far the best and most accomplished dancer Anita Rani .
I didnt say it was just that I read it and seeing as the experts put him the bottom 2 each week in their marking it makes you wonder or the general public are taking the p..s.