'Wheel of Fortune' announcer Jim Thornton terminated after investigation

Jim Thornton, the announcer for ‘Wheel of Fortune’ since 2011, has been terminated by Sony Pictures Television Studios following an investigation. The termination comes after his suspension earlier in the week due to allegations reportedly stemming from an incident on an American Airlines flight in May. Thornton’s attorney stated that he did not engage in illegal conduct, was not arrested, and was cleared by law enforcement.

• Jim Thornton, announcer for ‘Wheel of Fortune,’ has been fired.
• His termination follows a thorough investigation by Sony Pictures Television Studios.
• Thornton was suspended earlier in the week pending the investigation.
• Allegations are reportedly linked to an incident on an American Airlines flight in May.
• Thornton’s attorney claims he did not engage in illegal conduct and was cleared by law enforcement.
• Thornton became the announcer in 2011, replacing Charlie O’Donnell.