In 2016 , he appeared in a commercial for Old Navy , alongside fellow '' SNL '' cast members Nasim Pedrad and Cecily Strong . On August 8 , 2016 , it was announced Pharaoh alongside fellow cast member Taran Killam would be exiting the show ahead of its 42nd season . Pharoah hosted the American Music Awards of 2016 with model Gigi Hadid . Pharoah has been working on his first album with record producer Myles William
American Music Awards of 2016
American Music Awards of 2016
Jay Pharoah