David Bauder profiled how last night’s ‘American Idol’ finale watched by 30.7 million people was a sharp drop from the 36.4 million people viewing last year’s finale, according to Nielsen Media Research. “People are getting tired of it,” said Marc Berman, an analyst for Media Week Online. “I know I am.” Tim Brooks, author of “The Complete Directory to Prime-Time Network and Cable Television, added, “The competition down at the end didn’t have the excitement that it had in years past. It’s kind of a rehash to viewers.”

Tuesday night’s ‘American Idol’ finale featuring Jordin Sparks and Blake Lewis had most guessing Jordin would get the most votes, inheriting most of the support given to Melinda Doolittle. DialIdol.com backs that up, with Jordin’s busy rate currently at 48.9% versus Blake’s 32.1%. Bettors at Intrade are backing that idea as well, with Jordin moving up from a 75% chance of winning before the show to a current 96% chance.

Ahead of Tuesday night’s ‘American Idol’ performance finale between Jordin Sparks and Blake Lewis, intrade.com shows Jordin a big favorite over Blake. The Phoenix 17-year-old is bid at $75 to win $100, while Bothell’s beatboxer is at $25 to win $100. With Jordin, Blake and last week’s castoff Melinda Doolittle all being within the margin on DialIdol last week, it is largely expected that most of Melinda’s votes will shift towards Jordin, ensuring her an easy victory barring a Tuesday night on-stage meltdown.