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Wheel of Fortune Announcer Fired

Updated 2026-09-04 21:40 UTC 1 source Negative

Jim Thornton, the announcer for Wheel of Fortune, has been fired by Sony Pictures Television following an alleged incident on a flight. The move comes after a thorough investigation.

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‘Wheel Of Fortune’ Announcer Jim Thornton Axed By Sony

Jim Thornton, the Wheel of Fortune announcer, has been officially fired. Sony Pictures Television, which produces the long-running gameshow, has axed Thornton after an alleged incident on an American Airlines flight in May. “Following a thorough investigation, Jim Thornton’s employment with Wheel of

2026-09-04 21:33 UTC