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Wheel of Fortune’s iconic voice, Jim Thornton, is on pause after a dramatic airport incident sparked an investigation. Allegations surfaced when authorities met his American Airlines flight at LAX—prompted by a passenger’s concerns—and he was questioned while wearing his show jacket. Sony Pictures Television has launched a full probe and is recasting the announcer role, stepping in since Thornton took over in 2011 following Charlie O’Donnell’s passing. The future of the voice of the game remains uncertain as fans wait for developments.

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