We all hated the idea of Riya being a double finalist. So why are people saying Ellie should've been one?

I feel like everyone hates on Riya for being a finalist, yet some people were going for the Ellie finalist/winner pick. It's kinda annoying, as I don't think Ellie would've worked properly. She already was a finalist in S1 and got plenty of development. I initially hated her in S1/early DCAS and her elimination was honestly executed well. She didn't overstay her welcome, she was for the most part fun to watch and yeah. Anyways am I being too much of a worrier when it comes to this?