‘Wheel Of Fortune’ Announcer Jim Thornton Axed By Sony
Jim Thornton, the Wheel of Fortune announcer, has been officially fired. Sony Pictures Television, which produces the long-running gameshow, has axed Thornton after an alleged incident on an American Airlines flight in May. “Following a thorough investigation, Jim Thornton’s employment with Wheel of Fortune has been terminated, effective immediately,” a studio spokeswoman told Deadline. It comes only […]
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- First observed by CurrentWire: Variety · Sep 4, 2026 at 5:02 PM ET
- Coverage span: 31 min
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- Coverage growth: 1 → 2 publications in 31 min
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‘Wheel Of Fortune’ Announcer Jim Thornton Axed By Sony(opens original report in a new tab)VarietyTier B
‘Wheel of Fortune’ Announcer Jim Thornton Fired by Sony(opens original report in a new tab)“Wheel of Fortune” announcer Jim Thornton has been fired from the game show, producer Sony Pictures TV confirmed. “Following a thorough investigation, Jim Thornton’s employment with ‘Wheel of Fortune’ has been… — Variety
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- Coverage breadth
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- Velocity
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