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Ratings Down For “Idol” Finale
Thursday, May 21st, 2009
If Simon’s calling in to vote for Adam, he’s a little later. America (or more likely, a lot of fast-texting tweens) voted for the non-threatening boy next door instead of the guy who could really sing. But even controversy couldn’t keep the ratings for the “American Idol” finale from sinking.
According to Reuters, last night’s show drew the smallest audience since 2004. The “Idol” 28.8 finale lured million viewers, down from 32 million last year. The show made a few changes this season—none of them popular with fans. The addition of fourth judge Kara DioGuardi has been widely panned, and it will be no surprise if she isn’t asked back for season nine.
The water-cooler talk following the finale has been centering on runner-up Adam Lambert, and why he lost. But the rocker with the black nail polish and guyliner is likely to have the last laugh. And the longer career.
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