“Wheel of Fortune” announcer Jim Thornton has been suspended as Sony investigates allegations involving the longtime voice of the popular game show. A Sony spokesperson told KTLA that Thornton will be temporarily recast while the company conducts its investigation. Sony has not disclosed the nature of the allegations against Thornton or provided additional details about the investigation.
TMZ has reported on an alleged incident involving Thornton aboard a commercial flight earlier this year. According to the report, a passenger complained about Thornton to a flight attendant during the flight. Sources reportedly told TMZ that the pilot contacted law enforcement and requested officers meet Thornton when the plane arrived at the gate in Los Angeles.
It remains unclear whether the reported flight incident is connected to the allegations being investigated by Sony. Thornton has been the announcer for “Wheel of Fortune” for years, providing the show’s familiar voice-over during its broadcasts.
