Those eyes, that hair, that voice - was there anything hotter tonight than Ace Young singing Father Figure? Simon nailed it on the head (for once) when he said Ace has the X-factor. He has that special something. That same special something many of us saw in Bo Bice, previous American Idol contender, who had the killer rocker look with the hair we'd never accept on any man in our bed but suited him to a T; the same something I loved in Mig Ayesa from Rock Star INXS, who had the ripped abs and the Aussie accent. Ace has that special something that has women of all ages clutching their hearts (hey, I'm trying to be polite here!), licking their lips, and panting in the aisles. Ok, yes, that was a lot of cliches in one paragraph but boys like Ace deserve the best cliches.

Unfortunately, that special something is not likely to carry Ace to be the next American Idol, just as it didn't carry Mig or Bo to their desired spot. But he's not going home this week and hopefully he'll be around for a good many weeks to come.

Neither is Taylor Hicks, whose voice and style can not be described in a cliche. Although, like Randy says, I can see a little Joe Cocker and a little Ray, Taylor is an original. His passion and love of music and pure talent very well may carry him all the way.

There were some others that will be contenders for the title of the next American Idol, as well. Chris Daughtry rocked out with his version of Wanted: Dead or Alive. Elliot Yamin showed stylish, natural, and effortless singing talent. Gedeon McKinney - although he reminds me way to much of a recent ex-boyfriend - Shout-ed out his entertainment value.

The rest had their moments, but those were my top 5 tonite.

Anyone watch the girls last night and write about it? Leave me a link in the comment box and I'll take a read and ad a link at the top of this blog. Grocery shopping and eating surpassed American Idol last night - barely.