Jay Pharoah taking over President Obama impression on 'SNL'
jay-pharoah-gi.jpgWhen Jay Pharoah was first hired for "Saturday
Night Live," the comedian, who is known for his impressions, was
lauded for his spot-on version of President Obama. One problem:
Fred Armisen already had the job. Now, two seasons later,
Pharaoh is finally taking over as "SNL's" Commander-in-Chief.
"Jay has been doing Obama in his act this summer, and Jay is
coming into his own," "SNL" honcho Lorne Michaels tells the New
York Times. Why now? "I just thought it might be time to shake
it up."  PHOTOS: "SNL" over the years  Don't think this means
that Armisen will be leaving any time soon. Michaels says that
Armisen, who's been on the show for a decade, is "the backbone
of the show now."  Jason Sudeikis, who plays both Vice President
Joe Biden and GOP Presidential candidate Mitt Romney, will stay
on the show until at least January.  Check out a snippet of
Pharoah's uncanny impression below. What do you think? Is he a
better Obama than Ar