Jay Pharoah on Impersonations, Filming in Mauritius & Getting Pooped on by a Fruit Bat

Jay talks to guest host Arsenio Hall about his new Netflix movie Resort to Love, impersonating Katt Williams in a web chatroom, his Denzel impression, his message for a guy on X-box who has been impersonating HIM, and he talks about filming in Mauritius and getting pooped on by a fruit bat.
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[@ireallydontknow8616]

Arsenio Hall is still THE MAN

[@kameelkhan8]

Jay’s real voice actually sounds like a mix between Will Smith and Denzels Training Day voice.

[@RayRay-to9eu]

I thought/caught that too - more Will Smith than Denzel but an amalgam of both.

[@willmdmv8848]

@@RayRay-to9eu Denzel is from New York, Will close by Philly and jay pharaoh is from Hampton roads Virginia where there’s a BIG New York community that migrated at the turn of the century to work on the ship yards of Norfolk

[@officially_mtr]

He has a little bit of Jayz

[@TheShortShop]

he doesn't have a real voice

[@kelador80]

I want arsenio to have his own show again. Please

[@chuckdubbyaMD1400]

No 🧢

[@badgamers5065]

Honestly I've never seen him before, (I'm under 40 lol) but after that monologue and this im about to look up one of his older shows because I also think he would be an awesome host.

[@dwayneturner9395]

@@badgamers5065 really was a fun show! Look up ANY interview with Eddie Murphy! Hilarious!

[@ryanking8246]

@@chuckdubbyaMD1400 oh dont be so negative. Arsenio has paid his dues. He does deserve a show again if it would be like this. Kimmel set him up perfect

[@DLXN-lp9cj]

@@ryanking8246 wait what I thought he agreed with him, what's negative about no cap

[@officialnickbillions]

I.LOVE.ARSENIO. PERIOD. He takes his time with the guests and gives them so much vocal room to be themselves during the interview! He's like a black Jimmy Kimmel! lol! I had to put that one in cuz I love Jimmy too!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@lwrncjms]

He was out long before Jimmy Kimmel

[@starkravingralph]

Awww Arsenio seems confused by how much he's actually known and loved! Don't be ashamed dude, get another show up cuz we're all here with support ( from a white person lol), yes we know the Legend who is Arsenio Hall, man give us some credit!!!

[@ktax1813]

Bc he's been out of commission for a minute. But give that man his flowers while he's still here.

[@treefiddy5424]

Too much talking about race , lazy fork of comedy…

[@CJEDI7TV]

Agreed. Glad that he is still loved and for sure we need to give him his flowers.

[@mr.washington1397]

@@ktax1813 Dam Straight

[@michaelelliott1212]

"Even the white people know the "woof woof...?" Oh Jay, c'mon. Arsenio is a National Treasure.

[@akaicedtea6236]

You can tell arsenio kinda didnt like that. Theres a bit of generational difference between them I think you can see.

[@miaeba]

Exactly his show is for all

[@miaeba]

@Greg Moreland literally he always says some ignorant stuff... Just when I thought he had grown up. All I can say is arsenio definitely made him seem more likeable and talented

[@JustKay143]

You’re white huh Michael 😂

[@roxyislandgrl]

As a Mauritian, it's a first to see my island been mentioned on a US late night show. And our fruit bats are cute but yes, the mosquitoes are vicious!!!

[@bossssss]

Hola at my Mauritian sister. The movie made me want to visit home more often

[@Fiawordweaver]

My “white kids” would sneak watch Arsenio when he had his show. I was sound asleep. I was going to school as a single parent and was exhausted. I would catch his shows when I could. We were all totally bummed out when the show stopped. He’s was the best late night. Better than the big Johnny Carson.

[@OmarPryor]

😂😂😂😂

[@Marc-pu1wm]

Honestly, the best laugh I had was when Arsenio did an impression of a black guy watching a David Blaine trick LMFAO!!!!! I'm still laughing

[@JRoseKatz98]

This was such a charming interview for both of them ❤️❤️ Arsenio needs to come back! Give them man his show!

[@edwardndriskoll]

Glad Jay had had success after SNL. He was underrated

[@FakingANerve]

He was and still is underrated. I still can't figure out why he was kicked off. He was the best impressionist of his cast.

[@khanboy3786]

@@FakingANerve mmmmmm . . Ver

[@debbiedoodiedandi]

@@FakingANerve I agree. He's very talented, he just needs to keep grinding away at it. I was bummed with his show with Jamie Foxx was canceled

[@mountaindew3201]

I miss him on SNL

[@laylapaz8822]

So glad to see Arsenio! Look younger than before, lol! Thanks Jimmy!

[@MakingMadBeats]

That Katt Williams impression was on point!

[@NewMessage]

plot twist: The dude on X-box is Katt Williams.

[@cavesandraves5231]

I wish this man was doing stuff better than that filter segment on Nickelodeon he deserves more roles in other stuff

[@iJesters]

You mean roles in movies like Resort to Love, out on Netflix July 29?

[@cavesandraves5231]

@@iJesters what I’m saying is that we don’t see enough of him in movies or shows and he can do better than Nickelodeon

[@kallen868]

Jay is seriously underrated!

[@tmatiu207]

That's what I like about Arsenio Hall. He's the only black talkshow host that makes black guests feel comfortable. Bring his show back.

[@martinnoskey]

How the hell do you know that

[@michaelelliott1212]

That's stupid, short-sighted and unconfirmed!!!! Not to mention ridiculous.

[@rolo281]

Jay did say he put on for Arsenio

[@Divigne]

When Jay talks, I never know if he's doing an impression or not...

[@lwrncjms]

Hey beautiful

[@stevenharris811]

Bro!!! I was thinking the same thing!

[@bkcalvine]

Arsenio is 65 years old. Black don't crack son.

[@gregorypeterson9]

The real Jay's voice is very similar to Wil Smith voice

[@lwrncjms]

Nah

[@JasthePhilo]

It’s like a will and Eddie Murphy hybrid

[@caffeinatednation8885]

He's the secret love child of Will Smith and Eddie Murphy 😂

[@loxho217]

I forgot his regular speaking voice sounds like Will Smith

[@shibishimsi1722]

Yeah his actual voice sounds like With Smith

[@DJ-zt2ml]

Actually, a combo of denzel and will.

[@perfumedelight66]

Funniest interview I’ve seen in a long time. 🤣

[@ckmp]

Arsenio looks good...its like he aged backwards

[@NellieKAdaba]

True

[@ericcartman1206]

Hahava his Katt impression is hilarious

[@reneethornton9228]

Yes, it has truly been some enjoyable nights with Arsenio Hall and his guests. Hope to see more of him late night.

[@thegreat149]

Arsenio felt right at home.

[@B_RealAlways]

That's because he is. He's a natural and we NEED him back!

[@SonyEnthusiast]

He always makes me laugh

[@ojortuedon865]

oh the beef against mosquitoes haha

[@H15T0RY]

Arsenio got his show back again 😂 much love 💛

[@fabianfabulous5226]

Yeah the conversation seems very on point and so intelligent in kind .. Well now I know what Jimmy just left the building 🏢 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@6thfloor33]

He is starting to look like everyone he does impressions of. Must be some type of black magic.

[@daphneharper5287]

I absolutely love it, whatever it is and wherever it’s coming from…he could squirt, spray or douse me with whatever it is. That’s some DNA you want…Gifted and Talented 🌺🌸🌼❤️

[@allmine0808]

It’s good to see Arsenio back on 📺

[@akaziaj]

The OG of late night! Arsenioooo Hall!🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶

[@ms.congeniality3976]

He is looking like a father interviewing his son.

[@lwrncjms]

All black ppl don't look alike

[@ms.congeniality3976]

@@lwrncjms I’m joking; btw I’m Black, and I’m aware we're all distinct.

[@treefiddy5424]

All blk ppl don’t smell alike

[@rayejohn79rj11]

It's like as soon as Jay is on any show you can tell the audience is waiting for his impressions.theyre like yeah yeah your movie..do the impressions

[@richardgreen3081]

I can hear Will Smith in his voice!

[@blaqhawk2k918]

Arsenio needs to create his own show over the net 🥅 so the network can't shut him down.

[@mrlwiseman2900]

Dressed up, like he's Denzel in training day

[@slickrick9262]

YOOOO THAT WAS JAY PHARAOH IN THE TINYCHATS!!!!! Wooooow!!!

[@norecipesfusion]

Arsenio Is Culture he is Hip Hop he the reason for a lot of talent the Micheal Jackson of Talk Show Just Saying. This what black excellence supposed to look like get this man back on TV we all need this one.

[@toobasaurus23]

He is brilliant!

[@Roy-G-Biv]

"the boy know how to enta" "it ain't no dry cry"

[@jagenv]

I will watch it just because its filmed in Mauritius 🇲🇺

[@TK-yh4hn]

YEAH!!!! ARSENIO!! I LOVE YOU 💞 ARSENIO!!!

[@pjprevot]

Can’t you just hear Jay Pharaoh singing 🎤🎵the HUMPTY DANCE it’s yo chance..🎵RIP Shock G🙏🏽

[@Peter1vannzarry]

people clapping for playstation… priceless!

[@lwrncjms]

Most popular video game company in the world

[@Iamdatlegend]

Did they actaully make Arsenio look older in coming 2 america? Dude looks much younger and cool. Also love that he gives the guest so much time to talk.

[@NewMessage]

Ok.. nail the Joker intro.. just, um.. not the Joker exit...

[@seks1978]

Love love love Jay Pharoah!!!

[@NailahRoberts]

Two greats together

[@TruthB7Told]

I wish Eddie would have put him in some of his movies has Jay was coming up! Great job kid!

[@classyboy04]

Bring back Arsenio!!!!

[@GPS379]

They are god of art 🙏🙏🙏 masterpieces

[@crystalmorrison1616]

Where is Jimmy?

[@RayRay-to9eu]

So I saw clips of the second night that he filled in, and while I thought he was okay, for the most part was meh - this one made me nostalgic - this man should still have his own show.

[@MelvinMansoor]

0:36 they don’t shake hands but they get right up in each other’s faces and say hi. Enough with the semantics

[@delarampsad1507]

I just watched the movie right now it's so amazing and romantic

[@januardmosia3949]

Pharoah 👑🔥🔥🙌🏾

[@_Tree]

I know who he's referring to. If I'm not mistaken........it's the guy who's about to be the new Cleveland Brown on Family Guy

[@virginiaakrofie-bruce3968]

I really hope you come back Arsenio. You are one of the best hosts. You bring out all the talents of each guest. A gift Arsenio & you are beautiful inside & out. Please please come back. We need a black host very badly. I love you Arsenio. Just keep being you. You are a sweet man. Love Virginia Goddess Blessings 🙏🏿❣🙏🏿❣🙏🏿❣🙏🏿❣🙏🏿❣🙏🏿❣🙏🏿❣🙏🏿

[@jacarr7699]

I see the comments: 'He's a legend' 'He's so loved' But when he got his show back .... 🤬🖕🏾💥

[@MC_DOOM]

Arsenio is great !

[@franklinkopecky9644]

4:17 KAT WILLIAMS IMPERSONATION

[@cyrus3430]

Man looks like he just made a dope website with wix. Hope he shows us how he did it

[@BigTweez9]

Arsenio is the coldest smoothest

[@snowy320]

Yoooo is he referring to azzerz 😁

[@misaelmuniz7418]

ARSEBIO HALL SHOW 2022

[@joshmasden515]

1988 - 1994; Hall All Day; Fox put him on National Spotlight just like In Living Color, Martin, Living Single, New York Undercover, and Bernie Mac Show. Why they cancelled Wanda at Large and Lil Rel Show is weird. Jay, Aries Spears, Benji, and Jamie Foxx, and of course # 2 GOAT, Eddie does great voice multiple voice impressions !

[@bankrobusiness]

Dope like how u got guest host but where Jimmy at ...

[@detroitplaya1004]

ARSENIO should follow Kimmel on TV

[@fortunehunter7372]

Arsenio!

[@tamisabrooks4516]

The movie was really good

[@elizabethmcirvin]

SO FUNNY

[@haydenhodges34]

"These people... These people over here.... These people are people too oblivious to know Arsenio had his own successful talk show."

[@joannajamerson35]

I love it when he does Jay z

[@David_R922]

Jay Pharaoh looks like Eddie Murphy's body double.

[@QUITUTINCIPICTURES]

Forgetting Sarah Marshal: The Diversity Reboot

[@shainafarrow9680]

Not quite.

[@teblezrowe5099]

That is a good movie 🍿

[@rayejohn79rj11]

At 60 still looks good

[@slovenia1683]

I am Mauritian,I never got pooped on by fruit bat.😅😅But for him ,I don't know how??🤣🤣🤣So unlucky.

[@oneluv72]

ARSENIO NEEDS HIS OWN SHOW!! PERIOD!! ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾💯

[@B_RealAlways]

Yes, we need Arsenio back on TV!

[@Beast777Mode]

need a lighter background for Black Host

[@anthonywashington5350]

I think a daytime show for Arsenio hall would be a great idea. He tried the comeback years back late at night didn't work. A network should pick Arsenio up for a daytime show. I needs to be in the entertainment business. Sean John give me one chance to work for Volt

[@TimothyAlexzander]

I wonder if was he talking about Azzerz

[@auberthere3737]

When can we see Larry witmore?

[@waynosackiel7899]

If jimmy call him boy would've been out cry lmao

[@JD-rx2kh]

Anyone else seeing double?

[@brandonpaxton7402]

Looks like his son 😂

[@sydneywebbe7737]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@Hotobu]

It's funny how many people keep talking about Arsenio getting another show. Y'all mean a *3rd* show? and after he's already said he doesn't want to do it anymore?

[@misskia22]

I mean seriously how freaking old is Arsenio Hall??

[@sherryhesner5940]

😊

[@jenitojoao4477]

JAY, Why dont make a joke about Mauricias Been Beautfull?? 💯

[@butchreed5764]

Arsenio wit no flat top is like cereal wit no milk. A pb minus the j.

[@dirtsticktv185]

Will smith act good af

[@youssefheisenberg6410]

Bro i can't focus on the guest if arsenio is the host

[@trivestfinancetv]

His real voice is a lot like Will Smith’s.

[@kingtone4665]

He does so many voices he doesn't even know who he is...lol.. when he talks regular I keep hearing Will Smith.. then I hear Eddie Murphy... see it's so many people in his head he doesn't have his own personality... that's crazy

[@clutchscenes]

Where tf is jimmy kimmel ????