'Wheel of Fortune' announcer suspended during investigation
New York Daily News • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Jim Thornton, the announcer for "Wheel of Fortune," has been suspended pending an investigation into an alleged incident on a plane in May, following a complaint from a fellow passenger.
- Police questioned Thornton briefly upon his flight's arrival in Los Angeles but did not arrest him, with his lawyer stating no wrongdoing was found.
- Sony Pictures Television confirmed it is conducting a thorough investigation and has recast Thornton's role temporarily amid unspecified allegations.
- Thornton has been the show's announcer since 2016, succeeding Charlie O'Donnell, and has voiced characters in various video games and animated productions.
- The game show is currently hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White, with Seacrest replacing Pat Sajak after his 41-year tenure ended in 2024.
