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Jim Thornton, ‘Wheel of Fortune’ announcer, suspended from show
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· September 2, 2026
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Key points The individual in question is Jim Thornton, who has held this position since 2010. A spokesperson for the show's producer confirmed the suspension, stating that recasting is underway.
Allegations have led to the suspension of a game show announcer. The individual in question is Jim Thornton, who has held this position since 2010. Details about the allegations are sparse, but they are related to an incident on a commercial flight.
Further information is available from the source. The suspension is currently in effect while an investigation is conducted.
A spokesperson for the show's producer confirmed the suspension, stating that recasting is underway. The incident allegedly occurred in May on an American Airlines flight.
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Category: News Published: September 2, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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