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“Wheel of Fortune” did not use an announcer during its latest taping … following the firing of longtime announcer Jim Thornton after he was allegedly caught on a child-predator website … TMZ has learned.
A source close to production tells TMZ … Season 44 rolled cameras Tuesday on the Sony Studios lot, with the usual introductions and announcements noticeably absent.
As we first reported … editors have also begun scrubbing Thornton’s voice from episodes already taped for the current season. We’re told they did not have anyone introduce hosts Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White for Tuesday's taping.
A former "Wheel of Fortune" contestant is defending Jim Thornton from the online pile-on ... saying people are rushing to brand him a pedophile before all the facts are known.
In a lengthy Facebook post, the former contestant -- Joshua Beach -- who calls Thornton one of his heroes -- said he's seen the photos and read what was reportedly on the chatroom, admitting some of it is "disturbing."
But he added ... "I'm also not comfortable watching the internet take a series of photographs and immediately turn them into a complete judgment of another human being."
"South Park" just added another Emmy to its trophy case ... and immediately handed President Trumpthe punchline.
The Comedy Central series won Outstanding Animated Program Sunday for "Sermon On The 'Mount," an episode that heavily satirized Trump and even depicted him in bed with Satan.
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After the win, the show's social media account posted an image of its animated Trump clutching the trophy with the message, "You finally got your Emmy."
Rob Reiner is still getting honored by Hollywood ... winning a posthumous Emmy for his role in “The Bear” months after he and his wife were found dead.
The late actor took home Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series at the 2026 Creative Arts Emmys Sunday night for playing Albert Schnurr, a businessman who helps Ebraheim develop a plan to expand The Beef's sandwich window.
Wendi McLendon-Covey accepted the award on Rob's behalf ... and the room erupted in a standing ovation. She told the crowd, “We all wish he was here.”
The Emmy marks Rob’s third win, and his first in nearly 50 years. He previously won for playing Michael “Meathead” Stivic on “All in the Family” in 1974 and 1978.
“The Bear” also paid tribute to Rob during its series finale ... with Ebraheim calling Albert to share news about franchising The Beef before signing off with “as you wish,” a nod to Rob’s classic film “The Princess Bride.”
Rob is expected to receive another tribute during the televised Emmys’ In Memoriam segment later this month.
O.J. Simpson's controversial prank show was supposed to be a joke ... but production wasn't funny -- in fact, his costar says he got really angry at one point.
Investigation Discovery is releasing a new docuseries titled "O.J. Unseen: Exploitation of Evil" this week ... which chronicles the making of "Juiced" -- a pay-per-view prank program released in 2006.
If you haven't seen it... O.J. pretends to try and sell a white Bronco at a car lot, dresses up as an Elvis impersonator, and pretends to have an affair with a man's GF -- basically, a typical prank show of the era. However, one skit seemingly went awry ... with some actual tension bursting to the surface.
Check out this teaser from the doc ... which featured Todd Lewis -- the director and producer of the ill-fated project -- with whom O.J. gets into an argument.
Jim Thornton is 86'd from "Wheel of Fortune" ... TMZ has learned Sony Pictures Television Studios dropped the hammer Friday afternoon.
A Sony spokesperson tells us ... "Following a thorough investigation, Jim Thornton’s employment with Wheel of Fortune has been terminated, effective immediately."
The firing comes days after TMZ broke the story ... Thornton was flying American Airlines to Los Angeles in May when a passenger spotted him on what she believed to be a chatroom for pedophiles.
9/3/2026 4:42 PM PT -- TMZ has obtained photos of pedophilia chatroom messages that led to his suspension.
9:45 PM PT -- Jim Thornton's attorney tells TMZ ... the announcer "did not engage in any illegal conduct, was not arrested, and has not been charged with any crime. When questioned about the complaint made by a fellow passenger on the flight, law enforcement spoke to him for five minutes or less, immediately determined that no wrongdoing had occurred and told my client he was free to go."
8:43 PM PT -- Jim Thorntonjustappeared on this evenings pre-taped episode of "Wheel of Fortune."
Jim Thornton -- the longtime "Wheel of Fortune" announcer -- has been suspended by Sony Pictures Television Studios ... TMZ has learned.
The studio tells TMZ ... “We have recently been made aware of allegations concerning Jim Thornton. He has been suspended from Wheel of Fortune and we are recasting while we conduct a thorough investigation.”
Sony Pictures Television did not provide a reason for his suspension from the show.
However, we've learned the alleged incident arose while Thornton was on a commercial flight back in May, and a passenger complained to a flight attendant about Thornton.
9:45 PM PT -- Jim Thornton's attorney tells TMZ ... the announcer "did not engage in any illegal conduct, was not arrested, and has not been charged with any crime. When questioned about the complaint made by a fellow passenger on the flight, law enforcement spoke to him for five minutes or less, immediately determined that no wrongdoing had occurred and told my client he was free to go."
Jim Thornton appeared on Tuesday night's pre-taped episode, which was a rerun, of "Wheel of Fortune" ... hours after Sony Pictures Television announced an investigation into the longtime announcer.
Ryan Seacrest tossed to Jim, asking him what was on the wheel that night ... and Jim gave his usual spiel about the guests and prizes. Worth noting -- "Wheel of Fortune" usually tapes episodes a couple months in advance.
As TMZ first reported, Jim was detained by law enforcement after a flight in May. Cops were called after a passenger on the plane complained about him.
Sony Pictures Television previously told TMZ on Tuesday ... "We have recently been made aware of allegations concerning Jim Thornton."
The studio told TMZ Jim was suspended and the recasting process had started amid an investigation into the matter.
Ben Affleck appears to be the mystery man behind the graffiti plastered across Aflac's insurance billboards in Los Angeles ... TMZ has learned.
TMZ has obtained photos of Ben tagging a billboard in an L.A. alleyway Tuesday ... appearing to spray-paint his name across the bright blue Aflac ad.
The images come one week after we obtained photos showing "BEN AFFLECK" scrawled in black, spray-paint-style lettering across Aflac's logo on billboards at several busy L.A. intersections.
Rip Wheeler's got beef with the boss ... and this Dutton Ranch feud has apparently come damn close to getting physical.
Cole Hauser and Taylor Sheridan have reportedly been butting heads behind the scenes for years, with the Daily Mail reporting one clash during "Yellowstone" nearly turned into a fistfight.
That wouldn't exactly be a first ... Hauser previously revealed he and Sheridan actually fought the second time they ever met ... before eventually becoming friends.
Leah Remini has begun filming "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" but producers have yet to hear a word from The Church of Scientology ... this according to sources connected to the series.
We're told producers have not heard from the Church of Scientology since Leah joined the Season 16 cast as a full-time Housewife.
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Sources familiar with the situation tell us they believe Church's silence is more than likely tied to Leah's ongoing battle with Scientology ... with some speculating it may be holding off on feeding her allegations of the church harassed her in the past.
Alex Cooper just got some bad news from Hulu ... her reality dating show "Love Overboard" has been tossed overboard after just one season.
TMZ has confirmed Disney has pulled the plug on the series, which premiered on Hulu in March. Page Sixwas first to report the cancellation, citing low viewership.
The nine-episode show -- hosted by "Bachelorette" alumGabby Windeyand executive produced by Alex -- put 22 singles aboard a luxury yacht, where they competed for romance and the high life.
Kenan Thompson is taking over Simon Cowell's seat on "America’s Got Talent" ... stepping in as a guest judge for Tuesday night's Quarterfinals 3 episode.
The show announced Friday the "Saturday Night Live" star will substitute for Simon Tuesday while the music mogul continues recovering from a routine back procedure.
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As we reported ... Simon is expected to miss a couple of weeks of the NBC competition show after undergoing surgery. We’re told it’s a routine procedure and not a new major health crisis.
Simon has dealt with back issues since his serious electric-bike accident in 2020, which required surgery ... and Kenan filled his 'AGT' role at the time as well!
Ben Affleck and Aflac might have something brewing ... at least that's the theory behind a string of mysterious ads popping up across Los Angeles that make it look like there's a collab.
The bright blue Aflac postings feature "BEN AFFLECK" in black spray paint-style lettering across the company's logo ... and the same graffiti-style design has appeared at several locations, making it seem more like a marketing stunt than random vandalism.
Fans have spotted the ads near Jefferson and Centinela, Robertson and 3rd, La Cienega and Jefferson, Sunset and Argyle, and Melrose and Mansfield ... busy intersections that attract a lot of eyeballs.
Production sources tell TMZ ... there is no truth to Karoline being eyed for a permanent role. We're told the show has never had any discussion about her coming on full-time and only extended an offer to be a guest on an episode.
