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UPDATED Sep 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Sep 3, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET

Wheel of Fortune announcer fired after airline chat

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Sony Pictures Television has terminated longtime Wheel of Fortune announcer Jim Thornton effective immediately after an incident on a Los Angeles-bound flight involving his participation in an online chatroom. A studio spokesperson said the decision followed a thorough investigation, according to KTLA.
WHO: Jim Thornton, longtime announcer for Wheel of Fortune; Sony Pictures Television; a studio spokesperson (per KTLA)
WHAT: Jim Thornton was fired/terminated following an airline incident tied to his participation in an online chatroom.
WHEN: Sep 4, 2026
WHERE: Los Angeles-bound flight
WHY: The termination followed a thorough investigation into Thornton’s participation in an online chatroom during the flight incident.

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