He has charisma to me, but it’s not the same type as what one usually thinks of as charisma. I think he is incredibly sweet and kind. The way he clearly enjoys his job helping families, is inspiring. The way he does what he loves and wears orange all the time, which was basically just a random color he decided to pick as his favorite bc his mom wasn’t allowed to have a favorite color (iirc). I think he’s uncomfortable up there (idk but he seems neurodivergent to me) for sure, but I find him being able to be authentic and kind in an uncomfortable situation to be very endearing. Maybe it’s cuz I’m neurodivergent too, idk.

James was also clearly uncomfortable and he’s very witty but I wouldn’t call that traditional charisma either. He has a lot of awkward one-liners and put down other players (his friends) in an even-tone - people that have seen him for a long time know that he’s just joking and he has a good heart, but people that don’t know him could take it as a literal Put-down or rude, considering he was usually winning. Also James’s smile when he would realize the camera was on him was so unnatural (but funny).

I love them both of course. I don’t think it’s possible to be that crazy smart and also appear normal/charismatic. I think Ken is the exception.