CULTURE
‘Wheel of Fortune’ Announcer Jim Thornton Fired After Investigation Into Allegations
Rolling StoneSaturday, September 5, 2026 at 12:27 AM
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A representative for Sony Pictures Television said Thornton's employment has been "terminated"
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- Culture
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- Why it matters
- Culture sets the tone of public attention — what people argue about when the news cycle turns. A representative for Sony Pictures Television said Thornton's employment has been "terminated"
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What happened
A representative for Sony Pictures Television said Thornton's employment has been "terminated"
Why it matters
Culture sets the tone of public attention — what people argue about when the news cycle turns.
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Rolling Stone published: ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Announcer Jim Thornton Fired After Investigation Into Allegations
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