Wheel of Fortune announcer Jim Thornton fired after internal investigation
Jim Thornton, the longtime Wheel of Fortune announcer, was fired after Sony Pictures Television conducted an internal investigation into allegations about him.
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Wheel of Fortune Fans Debate Replacement as Thornton Under Investigation
Wheel of Fortune announced that announcer Jim Thornton was suspended after allegations tied to a May flight incident; Sony Pictures Television is conducting a thorough investigation. Fans have suggested potential replacements, including Johnny Gilbert and several other announcers, as Season 44 is filmed and set to premiere September 14. Thornton’s return will depend on the investigation’s outcome.
Student Announcer Delivers Iconic Call as High Point Upsets Wisconsin in NCAA Tourney
A 12-seed High Point University upset 5-seed Wisconsin in the NCAA Tournament in Portland, highlighted by Chase Johnston’s logo-3 and late go-ahead layup, while High Point’s student radio team—play-by-play voice Jimmy Rosselli and color commentator Griffin Wright—delivered a jubilant call that drew widespread praise as a standout moment for student journalism.