A chat room at the center of Wheel of Fortune announcer Jim Thornton ’s firing is attempting to clarify its intended use.
Sony Pictures Television confirmed to Us on Friday, September 4, that Thornton, 61, had been fired “effectively immediately” from his longtime position “following a thorough investigation.” Thornton had been a staple on the program for 25 years
The news came after TMZ published photos on Thursday, September 3, showing Thornton browsing what the outlet described as a “chat room for pedophiles” on his laptop during a flight from Charlotte to Los Angeles in May.
A fellow passenger reported seeing the contents of Thornton’s…
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