Ex-Wheel of Fortune Contestant Backs Jim Thornton After Firing

Former Wheel of Fortune contestant Joshua Beach defended announcer Jim Thornton after his firing amid reports he participated in an online chat room with disturbing content; Beach called Thornton a hero and urged people to withhold judgment since he has not been charged with a crime, while Thornton's attorney said he accessed lifeline.chat by mistake and law enforcement found no crime. Sony Pictures Television confirmed Thornton’s termination after a thorough investigation as the show moves forward with a new announcer.