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Wheel of Fortune Probes Announcer Jim Thornton Over Airplane Incident
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— Sep 8, 2026
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Sony Fires Wheel Announcer Jim Thornton After Investigation
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— Sep 3, 2026
Jim Thornton, the longtime Wheel of Fortune announcer, was suspended by Sony amid an internal investigation into a May American Airlines flight incident and related online activity; the company is recasting his announcing duties while the probe continues. Thornton’s lawyers say he did nothing illegal and was not arrested, with claims that he inadvertently visited a controversial site while seeking mental-health resources, as authorities reportedly found no crime.
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Wheel of Fortune suspends longtime announcer Jim Thornton amid investigation
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— Sep 2, 2026
Jim Thornton, the longtime Wheel of Fortune announcer since 2011, has been suspended by Sony Pictures Television Studios and the show is recasting while a thorough investigation into reported allegations proceeds. Reports describe a May incident on a commercial flight in which a passenger alerted crew and law enforcement met Thornton at Los Angeles International Airport, though Sony has not disclosed specifics.
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Marcus Bell
Sony recasting so quickly makes it seem like they already know more than they're letting on publicly. Guess we'll find out eventually.
