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Longtime ‘Wheel of Fortune’ announcer Jim Thornton suspended, reports say
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· September 2, 2026
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Key points Jim Thornton, the announcer for "Wheel of Fortune" since 2010, has been suspended by Sony Pictures Television. A game show announcer has been suspended, according to reports.
A game show announcer has been suspended, according to reports. Jim Thornton, the announcer for "Wheel of Fortune" since 2010, has been suspended by Sony Pictures Television. The suspension is due to allegations concerning Thornton, and a thorough investigation is being conducted.
A spokesperson for Sony stated that Thornton has been suspended and the show is being recast during the investigation. Thornton has a long history in media, including work as an anchor and on traffic reports.
Further details about the suspension are not available, but more information can be found through the source. The investigation is ongoing, and no additional information has been released at this time.
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Category: News Published: September 2, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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