Celebrity Justice
Pennington Speaks After DUI Bust

Ty PennningtonTMZ broke the story that Ty Pennington was arrested Saturday night for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol. Pennington has just issued the following statement:

"I made an error in judgment. We all make mistakes, however this is about accountability. Under no circumstances should anyone consume alcohol while driving. I could have jeopardized the lives of others and I am grateful there was no accident or harm done to anyone. This was my wake-up call. I also want to apologize to my fans, ABC Television and my design team for my lapse in judgment and the embarrassment I have caused."

-Ty Pennington, May 7, 2007



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46. Ty, I'm there for you. We all make mistakes. You are the most amazing and caring person I know. You will get though this. You are strong and you family, friends and real fans will always be there for you. I believe in you. Take care and remember, you are not alone.
Love ya.

Posted at 4:59PM on May 7th 2007 by linkj57

47. I'm just glad he was pulled over before anyone got hurt. We all make mistakes, it doesn't make it right, but this mistake could have been tragic. I believe he is sincere and realizes the severity of what he did.
Ty, be careful. We love and need you. I'll always believe in the good person you are. Ty, you are special. Love ya.

Posted at 5:00PM on May 7th 2007 by linkj57

48. I hope he is sincere and he did admit his mistake unlike another bleached blond wonky eyed bitch. He seems like a nice guy.

Posted at 5:00PM on May 7th 2007 by tina

49. TY you are # 1 in my book you made a whopper of a mistake but learn from it suck it up & go on helping people .........

Posted at 5:02PM on May 7th 2007 by twizgran

50. "I COULD HAVE jeopardized the lives of others"??? He DID jeopardize the lives of others by getting behind the wheel while intoxicated! He's just lucky he got caught instead of maiming or killing someone!

Posted at 5:04PM on May 7th 2007 by Rose Blue

51. So now the exploitative, hyper, crybaby can go to rehab and/or jail. People forget that the sponsors and not the team are the ones financing these projects. Some of the contestants are in dire straits or sad circumstances but some of the others are too lazy to work harder to get what they need so they make these maudlin, pleading videos. Watching the show a few times is a few times too many.

Posted at 5:06PM on May 7th 2007 by No Kidding

52. what kind of twit believes he has taken responsibilty by simply making a press release.

Posted at 5:06PM on May 7th 2007 by dave satellite

53. I think he knows he made a very bad mistake. But I don't see him blaming anyone else. He doesn't think that h is above the law !!!!!! that is the bg diffrence Best of luck TY

Posted at 5:07PM on May 7th 2007 by princess

54. We all makes mistakes, but it takes a real big man to admit he has made one. Your comment was wonderful and sincere, just like you are. Keep your head high and your smile bright as you turn this negative situation into a very positive one. You have helped so many people that it's now the fan's turn to help you buy showing our support for you during this difficult time. Your true fan's won't turn their backs on you now anymore than you would turn your back to help someone else.

Ty you are still one of the most amazing people I have ever met, you still rock in my opinion and always will. You have over come so much in your life, you'll make it thru this and hopefully be stronger because of it. ABC, EMHE, Ty, and the design team keep up the good work because God still has lots for you to accomplish!!

Posted at 5:13PM on May 7th 2007 by w3dee

55. What's with all these religious wing-nuts saying that "he was drunk! he needs rehab!" ... he doesn't need rehab, he needed a good scary: pretty sure he just got that! I'm going to get drunk tonight, stay home, not drive and make a toast to all the weirdos that think I need rehab. :)

Posted at 5:16PM on May 7th 2007 by GET OVER IT

56. Nice that he admited he made a mistake. Now he needs to do whatever time and pay whatever fine without trying to make excuses. If he does this, he will have my respect.

Posted at 5:21PM on May 7th 2007 by hello, it\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\

57. I need a barf bag. This guy is a total dopehead, about time he got busted. He claims he has Attention Deficit Disorder (yeah right) so he has script for Ritalin. Who knows what else he takes. So the guy you see jumping all over the place on tv is doing so with the help of chemicals. He's got a real cushy job he wants to keep. What did you expect him to say in a public statement, that we can all go "screw ourselves"??

Posted at 5:22PM on May 7th 2007 by Son of California Dreamer Rides Again...

58. I'm glad you're a big enough man to admit you made a mistake, like we all haven't made a few in our lifetime. You're an amazing person and have been thru let alone overcome so much yourself. But Let's not forgot all the families that not only you but ABC, EMHE, and the Design Team have helped throughout the past 4 season by giving them not only hope but a better future too. Without you guys, all the volunteers, the vendors, and the contractors alot of these family would have never had that chance, all of you rock!

It's now time for your true fans to rally around you and not turn their back on you as they run away "so called disappointed" because of you made a mistake and admitted to it have made it. It was a bad judgement call on your part, drinking and driving, but now you'll be able to turn that mistake into something good and come away even strong because of it.

Posted at 5:31PM on May 7th 2007 by w3dee

59. AT LEAST HE DIDN'T MURDER ANYONE LIKE BRANDY THE KILLER!!!

Posted at 5:34PM on May 7th 2007 by whoareyou

60. LMFAO AT GET OVER IT!!! That was amazing!

Posted at 5:34PM on May 7th 2007 by LOL

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