What is with people's opposition to choice... I don't want contacts on the app switcher because it looks cluttered and messy. Just because you see worth in this feature doesn't mean everybody does. 
I know iOS is hardly known for its customisation but this does seem like the sort of thing Apple usually lets you toggle on and off.
I know iOS is hardly known for its customisation but this does seem like the sort of thing Apple usually lets you toggle on and off.