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Ace has the look. These odds look pretty close to what the reality is, and probably will be.

I really like Taylor Hicks. I think it's going to be a guy this time around.

I love the underdog, and I am really hoping that Kevin Covais (Pee Wee) hangs around for a while.

I really like Taylor Hicks. I think it's going to be a guy this time around.

I notice on many forum that Taylor Hicks gets the most comments compared to any male contestants. This shows the LEVEL OF INTEREST in the man.

This indicates that Taylor is currently the most popular MALE finalist in American Idol.

This is confirmed (albeit unscientifically) by two very wide surveys on the internet.

SEE HERE : http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11376917/#survey

and HERE : http://vote4idol.com

Furthermore, YAHOO tells us that up until yestreday, he is the most widely searched TV personality by people who use their search engine ( and still is in the top 20 ).

See here : http://buzz.yahoo.com

Of course this could also mean that he is one of the most mysterious and polarizing figures in American Idol. Those who love the blues will absolutely claim him as their own. Those who love the current style of music will find his "Ray Charles" style a little annoying.

In terms of being divisive, Taylor Hicks is the Constantine of this season. He'll reach the top 12, then maybe go as far as 6 or 5 and then be booted out because of some silly theme nights song he'll be forced to sing that does not conform to his style.

But what the heck ? He did say that all he wants is exposure, since he's been performing for years in the 'soul fires' alley of the South ("AH WANT MAH VOICE HEARD"). He'll get it and increase his national following. If he does that, he'll have achieved his goal.

It's about time American Idol gets the "blues" :)