Totally agree with OP!
It is ridiculous that Ian is relegated to the 'dance troupe' When you see them perform he outshines them all. It is so obvious that his talents are wasted there.
He is one of the best teachers on strictly and someone who always formed a very close bond with his partner so was able to bring the best out in them!
And why oh why did that bring that unknown woman into ITT to do Choreography Corner when they have two perfectly able pro's on the payroll who could have done a much better job(Ian and Darren)??
Ian and Claudia always had such a giggle together.
That Lisa lady seemed to think everything was brave and scary! Thank god she's not one of the pro's -imagine how boring the show would be if they all had their celebs doing 'safe and easy' steps!
I miss his lovely smile lighting up my tv screen!