A Valentine’s Day episode of *Wheel of Fortune* left viewers divided after contestant Conner Kemmsies missed a major bonus prize because he could not solve the final puzzle. The commercial pilot had already earned $19,080 in cash and prizes and reached the Bonus Round, where the category was “Phrase.”

The puzzle revealed several letters, leaving Conner with a difficult combination. He quickly recognized the beginning as “I DID MY,” but could not figure out the final word before time ran out. The correct answer was “I DID MY HOMEWORK,” costing him the $40,000 bonus prize. Afterward, Conner joked, “Aw, dude, I don’t do homework anymore. I’m not in school now.”

Many viewers immediately criticized the puzzle rather than Conner’s performance. One fan wrote, “Took me a little bit, but [I] got it. But ‘I did my homework’ is not a phrase.” Another agreed, saying, “That was a normal sentence.” Some viewers thought the puzzle was easy, while others admitted it was difficult.

The controversy centered on the show placing “I DID MY HOMEWORK” under the “Phrase” category. Fans argued that it sounded more like an ordinary sentence than a familiar phrase, making the category misleading. Others felt Conner simply had bad luck and needed the missing letters to recognize the answer.

Despite missing the bonus, Conner still walked away with $19,080 in total cash and prizes. The episode nevertheless sparked plenty of debate online, with viewers questioning whether the final answer was fair for a Bonus Round puzzle.