‘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 Being 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.

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‘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.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Variety