'Wheel of Fortune' Announcer Jim Thornton Suspended, Role Recast

Sony Pictures Television has suspended Jim Thornton, the announcer for Wheel of Fortune since 2011, following unspecified allegations. The company stated that they are currently recasting the role while conducting a thorough investigation into the matter. The suspension of the longtime voice of the popular game show became public news in September 2026. Sony Pictures Television confirmed the action in an official statement, ensuring a full review of the allegations is performed during the recasting process.