Jay Pharoah Will Be the New Obama on Saturday Night Live

Relative SNL-newcomer Jay Pharoah will replace Fred Armisen as Saturday Night Live's resident Obama impersonator, according to an interview Lorne Michaels gave to the New York Times today.

Relative SNL-newcomer Jay Pharoah will replace Fred Armisen as Saturday Night Live's resident Obama impersonator, according to an interview Lorne Michaels gave to the New York Times today.
This weekend, Jay Pharoah got to make use of another great impression—Will Smith. Add Kenan Thompson in as Alfonso Ribeiro, and make the whole sketch about Will Smith's bad acting and you've got yourself a winner.
Saturday Night Live newbie Jay Pharoah treated the Money Making Jam Boys to a few of his impressions that haven't been heard yet—including impressions of Kanye West, Jay-Z, and Family Guy's Stewie. Here's hoping Lourne's not pissed!
Today at Gawker.TV, Johnny Weir performs a tribute to Gaga on Skating With the Stars, SNL's Jay Pharoah reveals his Obama impression, Conan talks Gary Busey with his blimp, HIMYM's Happy Blitzgiving, and Tom Felton shares Harry Potter-themed come-ons.