‘Wheel of Fortune’ Announcer Jim Thornton Fired by Sony

Sony Pictures TV has confirmed the immediate termination of Jim Thornton, the longtime announcer for Wheel of Fortune. The decision follows a thorough investigation into an incident involving a pedophilia chatroom during a flight. Thornton was initially suspended on September 1 before his employment was officially ended. Insiders report that he will not be heard on the game show when it returns for its upcoming new season, marking the end of his tenure with the production.