# Wheel of Fortune Announcer Fired Over Alleged Flight Incident | Annapolis News

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Published: 2026-09-05T21:03:11+00:00
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Jim Thornton, the longtime Wheel of Fortune announcer, has been abruptly fired after an investigation into serious allegations — though Sony hasn’t disclosed specifics. Just days before his termination, he was suspended following a May complaint from an American Airlines passenger who claimed he was viewing disturbing content on his phone, possibly a pedophile chatroom. His lawyer counters that Thornton was likely trying to access a suicide-prevention support site but accidentally landed on a similar-looking forum. With the new season hosted by Ryan Seacrest set to begin next month, the show now faces a major question: who will spin the wheel? Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/40b7669533fee32a

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