James shoots his mouth off yet again! *Rolleyes*
What he doesn't seem to understand (re: pros' pay) is that, being a Strictly pro means that they can charge more for dance lessons and personal appearances, and it can lead to other opportunities, like dance shows/tours and appearances in TV shows. Let's face it, James would never have been approached to do Celebrity Big Brother and Ola wouldn't have been approached to do The Jump, if they hadn't been Strictly pros!
James and Ola could easily have found something to do that didn't involve producing those tacky calendars. Unless they want an extravagant lifestyle, they could make a living from giving dance lessons, exhibitions and residences on cruise ships and at places like Butlins, Haven and Warners. Panto can also be lucrative for TV faces like James and Ola, hence why many celebs do it every year. Then there's Strictly - if James learned to keep his gob shut, he and Ola could have her Strictly income, plus James in panto, which would earn them more for three months of Strictly/7 or 8 weeks of Panto than many people will earn in a year! Sadly, James may just have removed the Strictly income from Ola, thanks to his inability to put his brain into gear before putting his mouth in motion!