Wheel of Fortune Announcer Fired After Flight Incident | Birmingham News

Jim Thornton, the beloved Wheel of Fortune announcer for over a decade, was abruptly fired after a controversial incident on an American Airlines flight in May — where he was questioned by police over alleged exposure to inappropriate content. A passenger claimed to have seen messages suggesting a pedophile chatroom, but his lawyer says Thornton accidentally entered the wrong forum while seeking suicide-prevention support. The suspension came just days before his termination, with Sony keeping details vague but confirming it was effective immediately. With Season 38 set to debut under new host Ryan Seacrest, fans are now searching for a new voice to fill the iconic role. 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/696fd365aedc032b