TV Ratings: Adam Lambert vs. Kris Allen - Lowest Rated Finale Ever

Last night's American Idol finale drew 23.7 million with an 8.6 rating. This is the lowest rated finale ever, including Season One which aired in the Summer. (Although the Season One performance finale only drew 18.69 million).

Dancing With the Stars finale drew 20.1 million with a 5.1 rating.

Read it at The Hollywood Reporter

Meanwhile, Internet-traffic related to American Idol is booming. (That anecdotal factoid is from me.)