Longtime Wheel of Fortune announcer Jim Thornton was suspended by Sony Pictures Television on September 1, 2026, amid an internal investigation. Thornton, the show’s voice since 2011, was suspended after allegations surfaced about an incident on American Airlines Flight 1276 on May 14, 2026.
Sony confirmed it is recasting the announcer while investigating the incident that happened on the flight. On the other hand, Thornton’s attorney maintains he was not arrested, not charged, and that law enforcement determined no wrongdoing occurred after a brief conversation at LAX. Meanwhile, the matter has taken a new turn as new details have emerged about the circumstances leading to his suspension.
Jim Thornton’s activities in a chat room led to his suspension
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