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‘Wheel of Fortune’ Announcer Jim Thornton Fired by Sony

38 verified updates • corroborated by 14 independent sources • tracked since September 1, 2026

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  Sep 01, 06:01 PM 2 sources: Cleveland.com (Ohio), TMZ

  'Wheel of Fortune' Announcer Jim Thornton Suspended
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  Sep 01, 06:31 PM 2 sources: Cleveland.com (Ohio), Deadline

  ‘Wheel Of Fortune’ Announcer Jim Thornton Suspended, Role Recast
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  Sep 02, 05:01 AM 3 sources: AL.com, Cleveland.com (Ohio), Detroit Free Press

  ‘Wheel of Fortune’ announcer suspended, pending investigation
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  Sep 02, 07:31 AM 1 source: Detroit Free Press

  'Wheel of Fortune' announcer Jim Thornton is suspended
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  Sep 02, 08:31 AM 2 sources: Detroit Free Press, Fox News

  ‘Wheel of Fortune’ announcer Jim Thornton suspended as Sony investigates allegations
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  Sep 02, 09:01 AM 1 source: Detroit Free Press

  'Wheel of Fortune' announcer Jim Thornton is suspended
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  Sep 02, 10:01 AM 1 source: freep.com
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  Sep 02, 10:31 AM 2 sources: Detroit Free Press, Fox News

  ‘Wheel of Fortune’ announcer Jim Thornton suspended as Sony investigates allegations
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  Sep 02, 11:01 AM 3 sources: Detroit Free Press, NY Post (New York), WHIO TV

  Jim Thornton, ‘Wheel of Fortune’ announcer, suspended from show
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  Sep 02, 11:31 AM 2 sources: Detroit Free Press, WHIO TV
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  Sep 02, 12:31 PM 1 source: freep.com

  'Wheel of Fortune' announcer Jim Thornton is suspended
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  Sep 02, 02:01 PM 2 sources: AL.com, Detroit Free Press

  ‘Wheel of Fortune’ announcer suspended, pending investigation
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  Sep 02, 03:01 PM 1 source: Detroit Free Press

  'Wheel of Fortune' announcer suspended. What we know
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  Sep 02, 05:31 PM 1 source: freep.com
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  Sep 02, 06:01 PM 1 source: Detroit Free Press
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  Sep 03, 05:31 AM 1 source: freep.com
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  Sep 03, 06:01 AM 1 source: Detroit Free Press
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  Sep 03, 08:31 PM 1 source: KTLA

  New details emerge in suspension of ‘Wheel of Fortune’ announcer
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  Sep 04, 12:31 AM 2 sources: Detroit Free Press, KTLA
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  Sep 04, 01:01 AM 1 source: KTLA
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  Sep 04, 01:31 AM 2 sources: Detroit Free Press, E! News

  Wheel of Fortune Announcer Jim Thornton Was Allegedly in Pedophile Chat Room on Plane Before Suspension
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  Sep 04, 02:01 AM 1 source: E! News
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  Sep 04, 02:31 AM 1 source: Detroit Free Press

  New details emerge in 'Wheel of Fortune' announcer suspension
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  Sep 04, 03:01 AM 2 sources: Detroit Free Press, E! Online

  Wheel of Fortune Announcer Jim Thornton Was Allegedly in Pedophile Chat Room on Plane Before Suspension
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  Sep 04, 04:01 AM 2 sources: Detroit Free Press, E! News
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  Sep 04, 05:31 AM 2 sources: Detroit Free Press, KTLA

  New details emerge in suspension of ‘Wheel of Fortune’ announcer
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  Sep 04, 06:01 AM 1 source: Detroit Free Press

  New details emerge in 'Wheel of Fortune' announcer suspension
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  Sep 04, 08:01 AM 1 source: Entertainment Weekly

  ‘Wheel of Fortune’ announcer Jim Thornton was reportedly looking at a pedophile support chat room
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  Sep 04, 08:01 AM 1 source: Detroit Free Press

  New details emerge in 'Wheel of Fortune' announcer suspension
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  Sep 04, 09:01 AM 1 source: Entertainment Weekly

  ‘Wheel of Fortune’ announcer Jim Thornton was reportedly looking at a pedophile support chat room
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  Sep 04, 09:01 AM 1 source: Detroit Free Press

  New details emerge in 'Wheel of Fortune' announcer suspension
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  Sep 04, 10:01 AM 1 source: Entertainment Weekly

  ‘Wheel of Fortune’ announcer Jim Thornton was reportedly looking at a pedophile support chat room
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  Sep 04, 10:01 AM 1 source: Detroit Free Press

  New details emerge in 'Wheel of Fortune' announcer suspension
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  Sep 04, 11:01 AM 1 source: Entertainment Weekly

  ‘Wheel of Fortune’ announcer Jim Thornton was reportedly looking at a pedophile support chat room
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  Sep 04, 11:01 AM 1 source: Detroit Free Press

  New details emerge in 'Wheel of Fortune' announcer suspension
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  Sep 04, 12:01 PM 3 sources: Cleveland.com (Ohio), Detroit Free Press, Entertainment Weekly

  ‘Wheel of Fortune’ announcer Jim Thornton was reportedly looking at a pedophile support chat room
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  Sep 04, 02:01 PM 1 source: Detroit Free Press

  New details emerge in 'Wheel of Fortune' announcer suspension
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  Sep 04, 05:31 PM 2 sources: Detroit Free Press, Variety

  ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Announcer Jim Thornton Fired by Sony