Yes. Sony Pictures Television confirmed on September 1, 2026 that longtime Wheel of Fortune announcer Jim Thornton has been suspended, and the studio said it is recasting the role while it conducts a thorough investigation into allegations concerning him.
Thornton has been the syndicated game show’s announcer since 2011. Sony did not publicly detail the allegations; reporting links the probe to a May 14, 2026 American Airlines flight that law enforcement met at LAX after a passenger complaint.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter