Dancing With the StarschampionBobby Bonesis clapping back at the criticism surrounding his 2018 win.

“Iwasthe worst dancer, Bones admitted.

I take pride in that.

Split frame of Julianne Hough and Bobby Bones

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He continued, But you know who took down the big evil empire of dance?

Well, it’s not evil or an empire but me and you!

We did it together.

: Mirrorball trophy winners Sharna Burgess and Bobby Bones pose at “Dancing with the Stars” Season 27 Finale at CBS Television City on November 19, 2018 in Los Angeles, California

Sharna Burgess and Bobby Bones.David Livingston/Getty

Bones, however, pointed to this trend as a feature, not a bug.

I’m the man of the people.

I’m the man that you guys selected.

He added, Im a terrible dancer.

If people love dance, you didnt love me on that show.

He added, No one who was a ballroom fan was ever going to like me.