By Dean Robbins

‘American Idol’ matters… No, seriously!

I used to be the biggest fan of “American Idol,” but by now most of us know it’s jumped the shark. After a string of bland winners – Kris Allen, Lee DeWyze, Scotty McCreery – we realize that the show will most likely disappoint us after its long process of sifting and winnowing. Viewership has dropped by 30 percent this year, so clearly the secret is out.

The only people who haven’t gotten the message are the judges and host Ryan Seacrest. They remain in a perpetual state of awe about their run-of-the-mill contestants, with no blunt Simon Cowell on hand to provide a reality check. “One of your Idols will soon become music royalty!” Ryan crows, seeming to believe what he’s saying. Jennifer Lopez regularly shows us her goosebumps after a ho-hum performance, and Steven Tyler is so impressed by the singers that he’s run out of superlatives.

I’m inclined to pretend I’m excited about the season finale (Tuesday and Wednesday, 7 p.m., Fox). So come on, everybody! Let’s tune in and (wink, wink) watch one of our Idols become music royalty!

‘Pregnant in Heels’

Tuesday, 9 p.m. (Bravo)

Rosie Pope is a “maternity concierge” who helps wealthy clients through the pregnancy process. That might sound like typical trumped-up reality-show nonsense, but Rosie’s presence redeems “Pregnant in Heels.” She has a cute speech impediment, a quick wit, and a protective feeling toward her clients, even as she rolls her eyes over their foibles.

During the second season, Rosie seeks out a therapist to help cure her speech impediment. That will make her slightly less adorable to me, but maybe it’s for the best. I have to keep reminding myself not to fall in love with reality-TV stars.