Jim Thornton Suspended from Wheel of Fortune Amid Investigation
Jim Thornton, the longtime announcer for Wheel of Fortune, has been suspended from the show as Sony Pictures Television Studios investigates allegations regarding his conduct.
The suspension follows an incident on an American Airlines flight in May, where concerns about Thornton's behavior were raised by another passenger. Law enforcement met the flight upon its arrival at Los Angeles International Airport, but Thornton was not taken into custody, and no criminal charges have been reported.
Thornton has been with Wheel of Fortune since 2011, taking over after the death of previous announcer Charlie O'Donnell. Sony has not disclosed the specifics of the allegations or how long the investigation will last, and it remains unclear whether Thornton's replacement will be temporary or permanent.
