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‘Wheel of Fortune’ Announcer Jim Thornton Fired by Sony
“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 terminated, effective immediately,” the studio said in a statement. According to insiders, Thornton won’t be heard on the show when it returns for a new season […]
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- First observed by CurrentWire: Variety · Sep 4, 2026 at 5:02 PM ET
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