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'Wheel of Fortune' Fires Announcer Jim Thornton, Reports Say
- Sony Pictures Television suspended Wheel of Fortune announcer Jim Thornton on Tuesday, September 1, while investigating allegations tied to his conduct during a May 14 flight.
- A fellow passenger aboard American Airlines Flight 1276 allegedly photographed Thornton viewing a chatroom on his laptop, prompting the captain to alert law enforcement before landing at Los Angeles International Airport.
- Attorney Allison Hart stated Thornton accidentally accessed the site while seeking suicide-prevention resources, denying he "never viewed, downloaded or consumed any child pornography."
- Production teams are currently re-editing completed episodes to remove Thornton's voice and recasting the role ahead of Season 44's September 14, 2026 premiere.
- Law enforcement officers questioned Thornton for less than five minutes upon arrival at LAX, ultimately determining no crime occurred and releasing him without charges.
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▫️New details coming out after Wheel of Fortune announcer was fired
The firing comes days after TMZ broke the story ... Thornton was flying American Airlines to Los Angeles in May when a passenger spotted him on what she believed to be a chatroom for pedophiles.You can see in the photos ... disturbing messages...
Sickening Allegations About ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Announcer Emerge After His Suspension * The Gateway Pundit * by Brooklynn Robinson, The Western Journal
Wheel of Fortune host Jim Thornton, 61, was suspended from the popular game show Tuesday as Sony Pictures Television investigates allegations concerning him.
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