Contestant Conner Kemmsies, a commercial pilot from California, entered the Bonus Round after winning more than $19,000 in cash and prizes, including a whale-watching vacation to Baja California. Surrounded by cheering family members, he appeared confident as he prepared to solve the final puzzle and compete for an even larger reward.
The Bonus Round category was “Phrase.” After the standard letters R, S, T, L, N, and E appeared on the board, Conner selected the letters C, M, D, and A. The puzzle displayed as “_ D _ D M _ _ _ M E _ _ R _.” Conner quickly solved the opening words, saying “I DID MY,” but struggled to finish the remaining section before time expired. The correct answer was revealed as “I DID MY HOMEWORK.”
