‘Wheel of Fortune’ announcer Jim Thornton suspended from show
What to know about ‘Wheel of Fortune’ announcer Jim Thornton suspended from show
“Wheel of Fortune” longtime announcer Jim Thornton has been suspended from the show and his role will be recast, TODAY.com has learned.
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What happened
“Wheel of Fortune” longtime announcer Jim Thornton has been suspended from the show and his role will be recast, TODAY.com has learned.
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