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Ryan Seacrest

The gist

Sony fired Wheel of Fortune announcer Jim Thornton on Sep 4 after a chat room investigation.
Host Ryan Seacrest's future on the show is now the open question.

How it unfolded

Sep 4, 2026Sony confirmed announcer Jim Thornton was terminated from Wheel of Fortune after an investigation into allegations involving an online chat room.
Sep 12, 2026Ryan Seacrest's marriage was reported as officially confirmed.
Sep 13, 2026Sources told Closer that Wheel of Fortune bosses worry the Jim Thornton scandal could affect Seacrest's commitment.

Sources

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