I DID MY HOMEWORK.

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

Fans Dispute Whether It’s a Real Phrase

Viewers didn’t hold back online. Many argued the solution wasn’t a true phrase—just a basic sentence.

“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 a few defended the puzzle as simple, others said it was one of the show’s trickiest in recent memory.

More Complaints: Is the Prize Wheel Rigged?

The controversy didn’t end with the puzzle. Fans also criticized the bonus round prize.

Once again, the wheel landed on the $40,000 minimum—a result viewers claim happens far too often.

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

Is the Show Losing Its Spark?

This isn’t the first time Wheel of Fortune has drawn criticism. Accusations of unfair puzzles and repetitive prize amounts continue to swirl, especially under new host Ryan Seacrest.