'Wheel of Fortune' suspends announcer Jim Thornton amid probe
"Wheel of Fortune" announcer Jim Thornton has been suspended from the long-running game show and is being temporarily recast while Sony Pictures Television Studios investigates allegations against him, the studio confirmed this week. "We have recently been made aware of allegations concerning Jim Thornton," the studio said in a statement, adding that it is "recasting while we conduct a thorough investigation." Thornton, 61, was not given further detail on the nature of the allegations, and the studio has not said how long the recasting will last.
Jim Thornton, the announcer for ‘Wheel of Fortune,’ has been suspended by Sony Pictures Television Studios. The studio is temporarily recasting his role as they investigate unspecified allegations against him. The duration of the recasting and the nature of the allegations have not been disclosed.
- Jim Thornton, the announcer for ‘Wheel of Fortune,’ has been suspended.
- Sony Pictures Television Studios is investigating allegations against Thornton.
- The show is temporarily recasting the announcer role during the investigation.
- Details regarding the allegations and the recasting timeline have not been released.
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