‘Wheel of Fortune’ announcer Jim Thornton suspended as Sony investigates allegations - Fox News
Jim Thornton, the long-time announcer for "Wheel of Fortune," has been suspended by Sony Pictures Television Studios following allegations of misconduct on an American Airlines flight in May. Law enforcement met him at the gate after a passenger complaint, though he was not arrested. Sony is conducting a thorough investigation and is currently recasting his role.
Why it matters
This incident impacts a prominent figure on a popular, long-running game show, potentially leading to a permanent change in its on-air talent. It also highlights issues of public behavior and accountability for public figures, drawing attention to the consequences of alleged misconduct.
"Wheel of Fortune" announcer Jim Thornton has been suspended. "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 spokesperson for Sony Pictures Television Studios told Fox News Digital. Thornton was hired as an announcer for the game show in 2011. The alleged incident was related to an American Airlines flight Thornton took in May, according to TMZ, in which another passenger complained about Thornton’s behavior. He was met by law enforcement at the gate.
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