Chris Sligh Rates the Top 12 Men

'American Idol': Chris Sligh Rates the Top 12 Men
In his first column for EW.com, the ''American Idol'' vet shares his thoughts on last night's performances by the guys

By Chris Sligh

We have seen over and over again that American Idol can change lives. Every year, it's exciting to see contestants come in and slowly transform from unknowns to celebrities.

First week is always the hardest — some kids come in having never been shown, while other contestants have been over-''pimped''...this year was no different. This week, though, Randy and Paula seemed to be on mind-numbing drugs that caused logic to go out the window (seriously, Randy, Jason Castro was just okay?!? Michael Johns is like Michael Hutchence?!?). And Simon finally returned to form!

Read the full review here.