Jim Thornton
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Jim Thornton is an American radio and television announcer, news anchor, and voice actor. He is known for his voiceover work in video games, movies and television shows. Since 2011, he is best known for being the announcer of Wheel of Fortune following the death of longtime announcer Charlie O'Donnell.
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Sep 5, 2026
Far Right
The 'Wheel of Fortune' announcer was terminated after an investigation tied to an American Airlines flight incident in May.
The Far Right sees this as a cancel culture firing, especially since the incident involved a passenger being duct-taped after a racist outburst, but Thornton's firing appears related to his role in that event.