Wheel Of Fortune Announcer Jim Thornton Suspended, Role Will Be Recast
Wheel of Fortune announcer Jim Thornton has been suspended following an investigation into an alleged incident on an American Airlines flight. The show is currently recasting the role while the investigation proceeds.
Why it matters
The suspension of a long-term fixture on a major television program highlights the industry's increasing sensitivity to off-screen conduct.
CBS Media Ventures "Wheel of Fortune" announcer Jim Thornton has been suspended while the show investigates an alleged incident involving him, TVLine has confirmed. The announcer role will be recast while the investigation takes place.
"We have recently been made aware of allegations concerning Jim Thornton," a spokesperson for producers Sony Pictures Television tells TVLine. "He has been suspended from 'Wheel of Fortune' and we are recasting while we conduct a thorough investigation."
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