Wheel of Fortune Announcer Jim Thornton Suspended
Sony Pictures Television said it is recasting while it conducts a thorough investigation into unspecified allegations involving longtime announcer Jim Thornton.
- On Tuesday, Sony Pictures Television suspended Wheel announcer Jim Thornton while conducting an investigation into unspecified allegations. The studio is recasting the announcer position.
- Reports indicate the suspension follows an incident on an American Airlines Flight in May, when law enforcement met Thornton at Los Angeles International Airport after a passenger expressed concerns.
- Thornton has been with Wheel since 2011, joining following the death of Charlie, who had been at the mic for more than 25 years. He also announces for Celebrity Wheel.
- While Thornton is not the most public-facing figure on the show hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White, he has been a fixture since 2011. Sony Pictures Television is recasting during the investigation.
- Before joining Wheel, Thornton established a career in Los Angeles media as a news anchor. His professional credits include an Emmy and a Murrow award for his broadcasting work.
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‘Wheel of Fortune’ Announcer Jim Thornton Is Suspended as Show Investigates Allegations
Thornton has served as the announcer for the long-running game show since 2011Credit: Eric McCandless/Disney via GettyNEED TO KNOWWheel of Fortune announcer Jim Thornton has been suspended from the long-running game show, PEOPLE can confirmSony Pictures Television Studios tells PEOPLE it is investigating “allegations concerning Jim Thornton” and is recasting his role in the meantimeTMZ reported that the allegations stem from an alleged incident …
‘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 suspended from Wheel of Fortune and we are recasting while we conduct a thorough investigation,” a spoke…
‘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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