Wheel of Fortune Announcer Fired After Alleged Flight Incident | Charleston News

Jim Thornton, the beloved Wheel of Fortune announcer for over a decade, has been abruptly fired after an investigation into allegations that reportedly stemmed from a controversial incident on an American Airlines flight in May — where a passenger claimed he was viewing disturbing content, leading to police being called. His attorney countered that he accidentally landed on a harmful site while seeking suicide-prevention support forums. Thornton, who joined the show in 2011, is now out as the season premiere nears, leaving fans wondering who’ll take his iconic mic. 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/1b8af6e4684d2226