Earlier this week, it was reported that Wheel of Fortune’s Jim Thornton was suspended pending an investigation into an incident that happened on a plane in May. However, it was not known what that incident was.
But then yesterday, TMZ reported that another passenger claimed that she saw him looking at a message board allegedly for pedophiles and took photos of him doing so.
And with that, we knew his time with the game show was short. Today, it was confirmed by Sony: “Following a thorough investigation, Jim Thornton’s employment with ‘Wheel of Fortune’ has been terminated, effective immediately.”
Variety added that inside sources told them that his voice will be replaced from the upcoming season which starts on September 14th.
