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Wheel of Fortune Host Suspended Over Chatroom Mix-Up | Entertainment and Celebrity News
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- Sep 5, 2026
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- 86
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Summary
Jim Thornton, the iconic voice of “Wheel of Fortune,” is suspended after a TMZ report claimed he accessed a chatroom with concerning content on a plane. But his attorney says it was a tragic mix-up—he was trying to join a suicide prevention forum, accidentally landing in a similar-looking site. He never viewed or downloaded anything inappropriate and has long been an advocate for mental health awareness. Sony confirmed the suspension without details, now racing to replace him and edit him out of filmed episodes ahead of the season premiere—highlighting how one digital misstep can spiral into public chaos, even when intentions are pure. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/52403495ef172bdc