Personal Profile About Jim Thornton
Jim Thornton (born March 8, 1965, in Huntington, West Virginia) is a radio and television announcer who is primarily known as a news anchor on KNX in Los Angeles. Following the death of longtime announcer Charlie O'Donnell in November 2010, Thornton became one of several guest announcers on Wheel of Fortune. This was the second time Thornton was part of a rotation of guest announcers on a game show, the first being on The Price Is Right after Rod Roddy died in October 2003. (Rich Fields eventually got the job, and also filled in on Wheel following his dismissal from Price in 2010, subbing for nine weeks.)
Jim Thornton Suspended
Jim Thornton was taken off the Wheel of Fortune lineup on September 1, 2026. Sony Pictures Television Studios said it learned about allegations tied to him. The company also said it is looking into the matter and will temporarily use a new voice for the announcer part.
Jim Thornton Allegation
Sony has not shared what the allegations say. Still, TMZ and other outlets report that the probe may involve something that allegedly happened on an American Airlines flight in May 2026. Those reports say a passenger voiced worries to a flight attendant. Law enforcement then met the plane when it landed at Los Angeles International Airport on May 14. Thornton was reportedly questioned by authorities and later released. American Airlines said police responded to a concern that a passenger raised, but the airline did not name Thornton and did not give any details about what took place.
Jim Thornton Salary
Jim Thornton earns about $400,000 annually for being the announcer of Wheel of Fortune. Although this amount comes from Celebrity Net Worth, it is not an official wage, so it should be considered an approximation.
Jim Thornton Net Worth
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Jim Thornton’s net worth is around $3 million. It is important to state that this is a third-party estimation, as Thornton’s financial records remain private
Jim Thornton Wife
Jim Thornton’s wife is Sue Thornton, and they are parents of a kid whose name is Sam. Jim Thornton mentioned his wife from time to time which could be very limited, for example, when he posted an anniversary post on social media.