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Ryan Seacrest Won’t ‘Play Hero’ to Help ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Announcer Amid Investigation
Yahoo • • general
Key Points:
- Ryan Seacrest, host of Wheel of Fortune, is deliberately avoiding involvement in the controversy surrounding the show's announcer, Jim Thornton, prioritizing his own career and distancing himself from workplace drama.
- Jim Thornton was suspended from Wheel of Fortune following allegations related to an incident on an American Airlines flight in May, though his attorney states he was not arrested or charged with any crime.
- Sony Pictures Television is conducting a thorough investigation into the matter and has announced they are recasting Thornton's role during this process.
- The incident involved a complaint from a fellow passenger, but law enforcement quickly determined no wrongdoing had occurred after a brief questioning of Thornton.
- Thornton has been the show's announcer since 2011, succeeding the late Charlie O'Donnell.
