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EntertainmentAug 31, 2026

Sony Suspends Longtime 'Wheel of Fortune' Announcer Jim Thornton Amid Investigation

Sony Pictures Television has suspended Jim Thornton, the longtime announcer of 'Wheel of Fortune,' amid an investigation into undisclosed allegations against him. The show is temporarily using a different announcer while the investigation continues. Thornton, who took over the role in 2011, was previously questioned by police and released without charges after a fellow passenger raised concerns about him on a May 2026 flight.

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