Sony Suspends Wheel of Fortune Announcer Amid Investigation

‘Wheel of Fortune’ announcer Jim Thornton suspended as Sony investigates allegations

Sony Pictures Television Studios says it is recasting the "Wheel of Fortune" announcer role as an investigation into Jim Thornton's conduct continues.

‘Wheel of Fortune’ Announcer Jim Thornton Suspended, Position Will Be Recast

“Wheel of Fortune” announcer Jim Thornton has been suspended from the game show, producer Sony Pictures Television has confirmed. The decision to remove Thornton, who has been with “Wheel of Fortune” since 2010 (and “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune” since 2021), was first reported by TMZ. The website reported that the suspension came in light of […]

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‘Wheel of Fortune’ Announcer Suspended Amid Investigation

Sony Pictures TV says that they will recast the role while it looks into the incident involving Jim Thornton.

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‘Wheel Of Fortune’ Announcer Jim Thornton Suspended, Role Recast

Sony Pictures Television has suspended Wheel of Fortune announcer Jim Thornton and is recasting his role. The studio made the decision after an alleged incident on an American Airlines flight in May, although details of what exactly happened are not clear. “We have recently been made aware of allegations concerning Jim Thornton. He has been […]

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'Wheel of Fortune's' Jim Thornton Featured on Tuesday's Show Amid Sony Investigation

Jim Thornton appeared on Tuesday night's pre taped episode of "Wheel of Fortune" ... hours after Sony Pictures Television announced an investigation into the longtime announcer. Ryan Seacrest tossed to Jim, asking him what was on the wheel that…

By TMZ Staff

Wheel of Fortune Announcer Jim Thornton Suspended

Wheel of Fortune will have a new announcer for the time being. Sony Pictures Television said it suspended longtime announcer Jim Thornton from the ABC game show after undisclosed allegations were...

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