'Wheel of Fortune' Announcer Jim Thornton Suspended Pending Investigation

Longtime television announcer Jim Thornton has been suspended from his role on Wheel of Fortune, with producers confirming the position will be recast while an internal investigation proceeds. No specific details regarding the nature of the probe have been publicly disclosed.

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Jim Thornton served as the iconic voice of 'Wheel of Fortune' for over a decade, making his sudden removal a notable shift in daytime television. The suspension follows reports of an alleged disruptive incident aboard an American Airlines flight in May, prompting producer Sony Pictures Television to launch an inquiry and immediately begin recasting the position. This development highlights the studio's enforcement of off-set conduct standards while underscoring the logistical challenge of replacing a long-standing broadcast personality mid-season.

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varietyMostly Factual1h ago

‘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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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual1h ago

‘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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deadlineMostly Factual1h ago

‘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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