I agree too - though, I wasn't supporting her and Daniel, I've always liked Kristina and never understood the rap she often gets. Yes, her private life could be smoother...but she also gets accused of making her and her partner's routines all about her.
I think she is a wonderful dancer and choreographer. For me, she is the best among the female pros in characterizing a dance. Whatever role she is playing, she puts her absolute all into it. While her Latin is great, she excels in ballroom and has put together some wonderful , show-stopping routines in the past. I personally prefer her with less able celebrities because she has shown a real caring, unselfish side with both John Seargent and Daniel. I, do, however feel her head gets a bit big when she is partnered with a contender.
You can clearly see that she and Daniel built up a very strong relationship in a very short space of time - something I thought would never happen. Daniel's speech about "the real her" was so touching and I think this is what genuinely bought on the tears from Kristina. For her part, she found him utterly charming (which he is) and I believed every word when she expressed her pleasure at partnering him.
Whilst they have gone to soon, they have, more importantly, laid the foundations for a genuine, long-term friendship. - and I wish them both all the best.