“Wheel of Fortune” Announcer Suspended Amid Airplane Allegations

"Wheel of Fortune" Announcer Suspended Amid Airplane Allegations

Job Opening: “Wheel of Fortune” announcer Jim Thornton has been suspended from the show. It stems from allegations made against him from a passenger on an American Airlines flight back in May. Law enforcement met the plane when it landed at LAX. There aren’t any details of what occurred.

Of Note: He’s been the announcer since 2010. He’s 66 (and now been 86’d).