Seacrest Keeps Distance From Wheel of Fortune Controversy Amid Investigation

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Ryan Seacrest is staying out of the Wheel of Fortune controversy surrounding longtime announcer Jim Thornton, who has been suspended as Sony Pictures Television conducts a thorough investigation and recasts his role. An insider says Seacrest prefers to distance himself from workplace drama and protect his own brand, leaving executives to handle the situation while Thornton’s future with the show remains in flux.
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