'Bachelor' Finale Ratings Plummet 15% From 2010

9:37 AM PDT 3/15/2011 by Marisa Guthrie

The show still propels ABC to a Monday win — despite earning the lowest finale ratings in almost three years.

The three-hour finale of lovelorn reality staple The Bachelor powered ABC to a win on Monday night averaging a 4.5 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 13.8 million viewers overall. But it is a statement on the broadcast competition that The Bachelor put ABC in lead despite posting its lowest finale ratings in almost three years and falling 15% compared to last spring’s season ender.