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'Wheel of Fortune' Announcer Jim Thornton Suspended

Jim Thornton, the long-time announcer of 'Wheel of Fortune,' has been suspended from the show.

By · Published September 1, 2026 at 22:29 UTC · Updated September 2, 2026 at 01:24 UTC

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Who is Jim Thornton?

Jim Thornton is the announcer of 'Wheel of Fortune.' He has been with the show for many years.

Why was Jim Thornton suspended?

Thornton was suspended amid reports of his interaction with Ryan Seacrest.

Will 'Wheel of Fortune' continue without Thornton?

The next episode of 'Wheel of Fortune' will air without Thornton. The show's producers have not yet named a replacement.

Where it stands

Jim Thornton, the announcer of 'Wheel of Fortune,' has been suspended from the show. The suspension comes amid reports of his interaction with Ryan Seacrest.

The show's production team and fans are affected. The next episode of 'Wheel of Fortune' will air without Thornton.

The show's producers have not yet named a replacement.

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