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‘Wheel of Fortune’ Announcer Suspended, Role Being Recast: A Practical Look
Byvrsoftcoder@gmail.com September 11, 2026

Jim Thornton, the announcer for Wheel of Fortune, has been suspended as Sony Pictures Television Studios investigates an incident involving Thornton. Sony Pictures addressed the alleged incident with TMZ, telling the outlet: “We have recently been made aware of allegations concerning Jim Thornton. He has been suspended from Wheel of Fortune and we are recasting while we conduct […]

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Announcer From Iconic Game Show Fired After Investigation: A Practical Look
Byvrsoftcoder@gmail.com September 11, 2026

Wheel of Fortune announcer Jim Thornton has been fired from the long-running game show following an investigation by Sony Pictures Television. “Following a thorough investigation, Jim Thornton’s employment with Wheel of Fortune has been terminated, effective immediately,” the studio said in a statement, according to Variety. Thornton’s dismissal comes after he was suspended from the show last week […]

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