Sony has fired ‘Wheel of Fortune’ announcer Jim Thornton. The studio announced it did so ‘after a thorough investigation,’ but did not specify what that investigation concerned.

'Wheel of Fortune' announcer Jim Thornton has been fired by Sony Pictures TV after allegations of wrongdoing.

Photos have emerged accusing 'Wheel of Fortune' announcer Jim Thornton of allegedly visiting a pedophilia chatroom, leading to his suspension.

Photos have emerged accusing 'Wheel of Fortune' announcer Jim Thornton of allegedly visiting a pedophilia chatroom, leading to his suspension.

Jim Thornton's lawyer says the "Wheel of Fortune" announcer was not arrested or charged after a passenger complaint on an American Airlines flight.

Jim Thornton, the longtime Wheel of Fortune announcer, has been suspended from the popular game show amid unspecified allegations.

Thornton’s role will be recast while Sony Pictures Television Studios investigates allegations against him, the studio confirmed to TODAY.com.

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

'Wheel of Fortune' announcer Jim Thornton has been suspended from the game show, Sony Pictures TV confirms.