Buddy Challenge - I hate it! I choose not to do it but they force me. Not playing!

You don't have to play that challenge anymore.  You can opt out of it by following the steps from here:  https://care.king.com/en/candy-crush-saga/superstar-information-post-can-i-opt-out-of-playing-the-buddy-challenge

Were you able to opt out of it on your mobile device?

Darn it!  I thought you were playing on a mobile device.  I don't know when they will be making the change on the computer but if I hear of it I'll let you know.