‘Wheel of Fortune’ announcer Jim Thornton suspended as Sony investigates allegations

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Source: www.foxnews.com · Section: entertainment-sports · Bias: Right · Published: Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:32:14 GMT

Sony Pictures Television Studios says it is recasting the "Wheel of Fortune" announcer role as an investigation into Jim Thornton's conduct continues.