TV Article Jay Pharoah and Gigi Hadid to host American Music Awards By Oliver Gettell Oliver Gettell Senior news editor, EW.com EW's editorial guidelines Published on November 4, 2016 12:00PM EDT Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images; C Flanigan/FilmMagic The American Music Awards have found their next emcees. Supermodel Gigi Hadid and Saturday Night Live alum Jay Pharoah will cohost the fan-voted fête later this month, Dick Clark Productions and ABC announced Friday. The pair join previously announced performers including Lady Gaga, Green Day, John Legend, the Weeknd, the Chainsmokers, Halsey, Ariana Grande, and Nicki Minaj. “Jay is known for his spot-on impressions, so I can’t wait to take the stage with him to show my goofy side and celebrate this year’s nominees,” Hadid said in the announcement. Pharoah also pledged, “It’s gonna be a fun night!” Nominations for the AMAs were announced last month. Drake leads with 13 nominations, Rihanna received seven, and Adele and Justin Bieber each received five. Sting is also set to receive the American Music Award of Merit and to perform. The American Music Awards will be broadcast live Nov. 20 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.