‘Wheel Of Fortune’ Contestant Misses Out On Easy $40,000 Prize

During the February 14 episode of Wheel of Fortune, a contestant named Conner Kemmsies, a commercial pilot from Lakeside, California, took his shot at winning big in the Bonus Round. While he had successfully made it to the Bonus Round and was given a phrase puzzle to solve, Conner ultimately missed out on a huge $40,000 prize.

Conner’s Easy Puzzle

The puzzle he faced read, “_ D _ D M _ _ _ M E _ _ R _,” with the letters C, M, D, and A, already revealed. And after a few moments, Conner solved the first part of the puzzle, saying, “I did my …” However, he couldn’t come up with the final word, which was “homework.” Unfortunately, this mistake cost him big time, as the prize at stake was a whopping $40,000.

Host Ryan Seacrest revealed the total amount Conner could have won, and the moment was shared on Wheel of Fortune’s YouTube channel. In the comments section, viewers didn’t hold back. Many fans criticized Conner for not solving the puzzle faster. One user complained, “Aw, COME ON!! How could you not know the puzzle immediately!” Another viewer added, “I got the puzzle before his time started. These people look stupid on TV.”

While some viewers were quick to judge Conner’s mistake, others had more to say about the puzzle itself. Some fans argued that “I did my homework” shouldn’t have been labeled as a “phrase.” One commenter wrote, “That’s not a phrase… it’s just a sentence.” Others agreed, saying that “You didn’t do your homework” was more familiar and widely recognized as a phrase.

Conner’s Humor Saved His Game

Despite the negative comments, Conner handled the situation with grace and humor. When Ryan Seacrest revealed how much money was at stake, Conner joked, “At least it wasn’t a hundred thousand dollars.” Although he missed out on the $40,000 prize, Conner didn’t leave empty-handed. He walked away with a total of $19,080 in cash and prizes.

Although it wasn’t the huge win that Conner hoped for, he still took home a nice sum. Ryan Seacrest told him, “Not too bad. I’d take it!” And Conner seemed satisfied with his winnings, showing that even though he missed out on the $40,000, he was still grateful for the experience.

In the end, while fans criticized his slip-up, Conner’s positive attitude showed that sometimes it’s more about the journey than the decision. It’s a reminder that even when things don’t go perfectly, it’s important to stay positive and keep moving forward. Even though Conner had fans and viewers against him he still managed to leave the show with more than he came in with. How did you feel about the puzzle Conner missed? Did you think it was more of a statement than a phrase? We would love to hear your thoughts in the comments.