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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76. TY on work for Disney, they won't like another drunk fool on their staff...

Posted at 9:59PM on May 9th 2007 by sammyb40

77. Ruined a little girls life, I hardly think so. What I did was give a troublemaking bully/bitch a little of her own medicine and she didn't like it.

You can tell from the language that the same 1 or 2 people are typing forgiving positive messages here. Forget it. I saw through this Ty character from day one. Talk about a phony. Whoever said 45 days would do him some good said it best.

Posted at 5:53PM on May 7th 2007 by Son of California Dreamer Rides Again...

78. TODD, YOU DID jeopardize the lives, NOT! "I could have jeopardized the lives"


Good luck getting message out! Not only is it not safe, It is a no brainer... dont' drink and drive!

Wake up people! Get someone to drive your drunk ass!

Posted at 5:53PM on May 7th 2007 by ----------------ad

79. I love Ty Pennington!!I I beleive he is being very honest. I don't think he was told to say what he said. The guys on Extreme Makeover for goodness sake he's known for being and angel and this good guy so of course he's extremely embarresed and ashamed about what he did.

Posted at 6:14PM on May 7th 2007 by AshleyH

80. Please don't mind me.... TY not Todd??!!

Posted at 6:00PM on May 7th 2007 by ----------------ad

81. Drinking and driving is an insane game. There are crosses that have been placed everywhere on America's roads because youngsters and adults were killed by drunks. There is no way to apologize to parents after killing their child. We need to make it tough on drunks to keep them off the road. A permanent $5,000.00 insurance penalty might be a good start.

Posted at 6:00PM on May 7th 2007 by CArdTrust

82. MOVE THAT BUS

better yet, Ty, TAKE THE BUS, if youre going to be out partying and carrying on...

You're one lucky stiff man, going from a hammer nail carpenter who got discovered, than made it big...whats with the trying to screw it up part? Dont you know the difference man?

You better hope ABC and Disney gives you another chance as you aint the whole show my friend, they'd do just fine without a drunken host, especially when it comes to other Sponsors, like Sears who invests heavily in the production----just about anybody could take your sorry ass place.

Get with it or Get Help

Posted at 6:06PM on May 7th 2007 by Take That Bus

83. EVERYONE WHO DRINKS HAS DRIVEN DRUNK.. SO NOW YOU KNOW

Posted at 6:10PM on May 7th 2007 by TONY

84. Ty did not need to drive a car after drinking. He is not a young kid with a lapse in judgment and he needs to pay for his mistake. He could have killed someone and his apology would have been moot. Idiot.

Posted at 6:19PM on May 7th 2007 by LILY

85. I am so sick of the word "mistake". A mistake may be an error in judgment, but he did not make a mistake - HE MADE A CHOICE!!! He also had no CHOICE but to own up to it...

Posted at 6:25PM on May 7th 2007 by Lee

86. I agreee completely. How many times has he done this before and simply never been caught. He knew it was wrong to begin with.

13. He's crying because he got caught......! I say 45 days in JAIL
Posted at 3:56PM on May 7th 2007 by Nance

Posted at 6:24PM on May 7th 2007 by All Mixed Up

87. I love you Ty but geez...YOU COULD"VE KILLED SOMEONE!!! Have these celebrities never heard of a taxi? When are people gonna learn that alcohol, drugs, and cars kill innocent people. This is ridiculous, if us regular shmoes drink and drive we get the book thrown at us. I'd like to see each one of these automotive terrorists sharing cells right next to Paris.

Posted at 6:38PM on May 7th 2007 by kimbro

88. Hey, how about a new show. We'll have Ty drink 5-coke and whiskeys and then watch him build one of the houses drunk. Now , that television

Posted at 7:52PM on May 7th 2007 by steve

89. Why is everyone judging Ty... I'm not condoning drunk driving by any means but I think ALL OF US are guilty of making an error in judgment at some point in our lives. Unlike so many "celebs" this guy stood up and took accountability for his actions...BRAVO!

He yells on his show...SO WHAT...that's part of his charm! If he was giving me a new home and a fresh start in life he could yell his head off at me!

Ty - hold your head high .. you made a mistake...we all do. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

Posted at 1:03PM on May 9th 2007 by Dallas Lisa

90.
At least you admit that this is a wake-up call for you. Apparently, by the negative comments that I see posted here, they have never made a mistake???? Oh please! You have done so many, many good things for others and 1 mistake (which thank goodness did not harm yourself or anyone else) is not a good thing, but, we love you! I for one, sincerely and accept your apology. I work for the Judicial System and thank god that this is a wake-up call for you. Little do these people that do not understand know,.............YOU, like anyone else will be held accountable for what you did, and I wish you the very best.

Nancy

Posted at 7:10PM on May 7th 2007 by Nancy

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