New details emerge in suspension of 'Wheel of Fortune' announcer

Jim Thornton’s Attorney Addresses ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Announcer’s Alleged Alarming Site Visit

Jim Thornton’s attorney is offering a new explanation for the incident that led to his suspension from Wheel of Fortune. She claims the longtime announcer accidentally landed on a controversial website while looking for mental health support resources. Thornton has not faced an arrest or criminal charge over the May airplane incident. His attorney insists […]

‘Wheel of Fortune’ host Jim Thornton caught on pedophile chat before suspension: report

“Wheel of Fortune” host Jim Thornton’s suspension was triggered after he was allegedly spotted looking at a pedophile support chatroom onboard an American Airlines flight back in May, according to a report.

‘Wheel of Fortune’ Announcer Jim Thornton Was Photographed Browsing Pedophile Chat Before Suspension

The reason for Wheel of Fortune announcer Jim Thornton’s suspension has emerged. Thornton, 61, was involved in a troubling incident on a flight from Charlotte to Los Angeles in May, according to a TMZ article published on Thursday, September 3. A passenger saw and snapped photos of Thornton engaging in what appeared to be a […]

Report: Wheel of Fortune Announcer Jim Thornton Was Viewing Pedophile Support Forum 'by Accident' on Plane

It was all an accident. That is Wheel of Fortune announcer Jim Thornton's explanation after he was suspended following a fellow airline passenger photographing him allegedly viewing a pedophile support forum.

New details emerge in suspension of 'Wheel of Fortune' announcer

New details are emerging about what led to longtime "Wheel of Fortune" announcer Jim Thornton being questioned by authorities at LAX and later suspended from the game show. The incident unfolded in May aboard an American Airlines flight from Charlotte, North Carolina, to Los Angeles, according to TMZ. A fellow passenger told the outlet she [...]

Wheel of Fortune is erasing its announcer from already-filmed episodes after a mysterious plane incident

Wheel of Fortune is in the middle of a significant behind-the-scenes scramble ahead of its Season 44 premiere on September 14, and it has nothing to do with puzzles or prizes. Sony Pictures Television is re-editing roughly a month of already-completed episodes to remove longtime announcer Jim Thornton’s voice after suspending him amid an investigation. TMZ was first to report that Thornton, 66, was suspended following an incident aboard American…