I think this is exactly what DWTS's aim is. It is not a show about talent, or dancing pedigree, it's a popularity contest. Yes, popularity contest. Which says to me that D/W won't last long I wonder if Nene Leakes will make it to the finals .
You don't need to be good dancers, heck you don't even need to have any natural ability at all. It does take stamina every week though. All these things mirrors D/W's own ice dancing career.
I know, those darned DWTS fans--sportsmanship is important to them.
And sure, if Bill Engvall can make the final, why couldn't NeNe Leakes?