Like someone else posted earlier, he is a Gap ad and little else. His singing wouldnt get him anywhere if he lacked the GAP ad look.
I dont think Taylor is all that good either. His uniqueness is what is winning him votes which is fine. Personality goes a long way and thus far, Ace has shown none besides the fact he carries around a woobie in his back pocket.
I had been telling my dh that I found Ace to be too effeminate, and then when they showed the clip of Ace choosing which beanie he would carry in his back pocket it made me think of those signals that gay men use to try and pick up other men. They use hankies of different colors in their back pockets to signal what kind of guy they are looking for and what type of activity they prefer.