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New details emerge in suspension of ‘Wheel of Fortune’ announcer - ktla.com
Entertainment and CultureBy Josh DuBose9/4/20261 min read
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 …
✨ Key Highlights
- New details have surfaced regarding the suspension of longtime "Wheel of Fortune" announcer Jim Thornton from the game show.
- Thornton was questioned by authorities at Los Angeles International Airport following an incident aboard an American Airlines flight.
- The incident took place in May on a flight traveling from Charlotte, North Carolina.
- Thornton's questioning at LAX ultimately led to his suspension from his role as announcer on the program.
- Thornton has served as the announcer for "Wheel of Fortune" for an extended period, making the suspension a notable development for the show.
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