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Longtime 'Wheel of Fortune' announcer Jim Thornton suspended
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Jocelyn Fiset , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· September 2, 2026
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Key points Details about the situation are limited, but it is confirmed that Jim Thornton's suspension is related to the allegations made against him. Allegations have been made concerning Jim Thornton, the longtime announcer of 'Wheel of Fortune'.
Allegations have been made concerning Jim Thornton, the longtime announcer of 'Wheel of Fortune'. As a result, he has been suspended. The nature of these allegations is not specified in the available information.
Details about the situation are limited, but it is confirmed that Jim Thornton's suspension is related to the allegations made against him. Further information can be found through the source.
The source states that they have recently become aware of the allegations, leading to the suspension of Jim Thornton from his role as announcer on 'Wheel of Fortune'.
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Category: News Published: September 2, 2026 Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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