‘Wheel of Fortune’ Sparks Outrage Over Controversial Final Round Puzzle

The final puzzle fell under the category “Phrase,” and after revealing the standard R, S, T, L, N, E letters—along with Conner’s chosen C, M, D, and A—the board looked like this:

_ D _ D M _ _ _ M E _ _ R _.

Conner quickly figured out the first part—“I DID MY”—but struggled to complete the phrase. The correct answer?

 

I DID MY HOMEWORK.

When the clock hit zero, Conner laughed and told host Ryan Seacrest, “Aw, dude, I don’t do homework anymore. I’m not in school now.”

Is ‘I Did My Homework’ Even a Phrase? Fans Say No

Fans took to social media and YouTube comments to vent their frustration. Many viewers challenged the legitimacy of the phrase, arguing that it sounded more like a regular sentence rather than a well-known expression.

“That’s not a phrase, that’s just a sentence.”

“Took me a second to get it, but seriously, ‘I did my homework’ isn’t something people say as a phrase.”

 

While some viewers insisted the puzzle was “easy-peasy”, others admitted it was one of the tougher ones in recent memory.

Fans Slam Bonus Round’s ‘Rigged’ Prize Wheel

Beyond the controversial puzzle, fans had yet another bone to pick—the bonus round prize.

Once again, the prize wheel landed on the $40,000 minimum payout, a pattern that many Wheel Watchers claim happens far too often.

“Why even have a bonus wheel if it lands on $40,000 almost every time?” one viewer complained.

 

This isn’t the first time “Wheel of Fortune” fans have been up in arms over how the game plays out. With accusations of questionable puzzles and predictable prize amounts, many are wondering whether the show is losing its magic under Ryan Seacrest’s tenure.

What do you think? Was this puzzle fair or a flop? And is the bonus wheel rigged? Let us know in the comments!