After 'Wheel of Fortune' shared that announcer Jim Thornton was suspended as the show conducted an investigation into undisclosed allegations, his lawyer spoke out.

Longtime "Wheel of Fortune" announcer Jim Thornton has been suspended from the show pending an investigation, reports say.

Jim Thornton appeared on Tuesday night's pre-taped episode of "Wheel of Fortune" ... hours after Sony Pictures Television announced an investigation into the longtime announcer.