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‘Wheel of Fortune’ Announcer Jim Thornton Suspended
TODAY.com • • general
Key Points:
- Jim Thornton, longtime announcer for "Wheel of Fortune," has been suspended from the show amid allegations, and the role will be recast as Sony Pictures Television Studios conducts an investigation.
- The studio confirmed the suspension but did not disclose details about the allegations or investigation.
- TMZ reported the allegations involve an incident between Thornton and an American Airlines passenger on a flight in May, which American Airlines confirmed was met by law enforcement upon arrival at LAX.
- Thornton, 66, has been the voice of "Wheel of Fortune" since 2010, officially becoming the main announcer in 2011 and has announced nearly 3,000 episodes, including "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune" since 2021.
- In addition to his work on the game show, Thornton has voice acting credits in productions such as "The Cleveland Show," "Celebrity Deathmatch," and "Monsters, Inc."
