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Controversy Surrounds Recent Wheel of Fortune Bonus Round
In yet another Wheel of Fortune bonus round that has stirred debate among its viewers, fans are voicing their concerns following the February 14 episode. The final puzzle during this installment has become the focal point of discussion online.
Conner Kemmsies, a commercial pilot hailing from Lakeside, California, secured his spot in the bonus round after successfully completing both the prize puzzle and the triple toss-up. He walked away with a winnings total of $19,080, which included an exciting six-day whale-watching excursion to Baja, California, courtesy of National Geographic–Lindblad Expeditions.
As Conner faced the ultimate puzzle challenge with his “beautiful family” and “smoking hot wife” cheering him on, the stakes were high. The puzzle’s designated category was Phrase. After filling in the standard letters R, S, T, L, N, and E, along with his own choices of C, M, D, and A, the puzzle appeared as follows: _ D _ D M _ _ _ M E _ _ R _.
While Conner managed to successfully deduce the first part—“I DID MY”—he struggled to identify the final word. Ultimately, the correct answer was revealed to be “I DID MY HOMEWORK.”
“Aw, dude, I don’t do homework anymore,” a visibly disappointed Conner remarked to host Ryan Seacrest, humorously commenting on his current status as an adult out of school.
In the YouTube comments section, a segment of the audience expressed dissatisfaction with the phrase’s validity. One viewer noted, “Took me a little bit, but [I] got it. But ‘I did my homework’ is not a phrase.” Others echoed his sentiments, with comments such as, “That was a normal sentence.”
Reactions to the puzzle’s difficulty were mixed, with some viewers labeling it as “easy-peasy,” while others considered it “hard” or “tough,” indicating a divided opinion among the fanbase.
Adding to the ongoing discourse surrounding the show, many fans were frustrated once again by the bonus round’s prize, which landed on the minimum payout of $40,000. “What’s the point of the bonus wheel when it lands on $40,000, like, 90% of the time?” one viewer commented. Another chimed in, suggesting, “It’s always $40,000. Let’s mix it up!”
According to statistics shared by recapper Andy Nguyen, players on Wheel of Fortune during its 42nd season have drawn the $40,000 prize from the bonus wheel 75 times, winning that amount 38 times. Additional statistics reveal that there have been 11 car prize draws with four wins, 10 $50K draws with six wins, and varying results for other prize tiers including $70K and $75K draws, with no wins in several cases.
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