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Jim Thornton Loses 'Wheel of Fortune' Job Over Alleged Misconduct

5 Sep

Summary

Jim Thornton was fired from 'Wheel of Fortune' after 15 years.
The termination followed an investigation into an incident on a flight.
Thornton's representatives state he did not engage in illegal conduct.

Jim Thornton, who hosted 'Wheel of Fortune' for 15 years, has been terminated from his role, effective immediately. This decision came after the production company initiated a thorough internal investigation.

Previously, on September 1st, Thornton was suspended pending the outcome of this investigation. The allegations against him reportedly originated from an incident in May on a commercial flight where a passenger filed a complaint with a flight attendant.

An airline statement confirmed law enforcement met the flight upon arrival at Los Angeles International Airport due to customer concerns. Thornton's legal team asserts he committed no illegal acts, was not arrested, and faced no charges. They stated law enforcement quickly determined no wrongdoing occurred after speaking with him.

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