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Ty Pennington
Ty Pennington is an American television host, artist, author, former model and actor. He is best known for appearing as a carpenter on TLC’s home improvement show ‘Trading Spaces’ as well as for hosting ABC’s reality series ‘Extreme Makeover Home Edition’. Born to school psychologist Yvonne Burton, Ty was raised by a single mother for several years. Later, she remarried and Ty and his elder brother Wynn were adopted by their stepfather and given his surname Pennington. Ty attended Kennesaw State University and then studied graphic designing from the Art Institute of Atlanta. He has also authored a few books till date. In addition, he owns a line of bedding, bath, and home décor items in partnership with Sears. He has also modeled for a few high end brands in the past. On a personal note, the American TV host is in a long-term relationship with Andrea Bock. He has been suffering from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) since 1992.
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Born
October 19, 1964
Birth Place
Atlanta, Georgia
Nationality
American
Sun Sign
Libra
Also Known As
Gary Tygert Burton, Tygert Burton Pennington
Famous As
TV Host
Height
6'0" (183 cm)
Education
Sprayberry High School, Kennesaw State University, Art Institute of Atlanta
Partner
Andrea Bock
Mother
Yvonne Burton
Girlfriend
K. Ring (ex-girlfriend)
Siblings
Wynn Pennington
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What Happened to Ty Pennington From Extreme Makeover: Home Edition? – Now in 2022 Update

Ty Pennington is best known for hosting the reality show, “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition”. With its goal to provide home improvement and renovations for community schools and deserving families, the reality series was ultimately a success with high, consistent ratings. Pennington first appeared on the small screen in 2000 on a show called “Trading Spaces” and it wasn’t long before his hands-on talent became recognized by the people around him. But having a knack for renovating and interior design doesn’t seem to be the only things he’s skilled in, he appears to have a knack for acting as wellーhe had a role in the independent film, “The Adventures of Ociee Nash” and has also made an appearance in a television series called “Wild Card.” But having said that, his role in “Trading Spaces” is what ultimately launched him into stardom.
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Newlywed Ty Pennington Is 'So Happy' After Years of Bachelorhood: 'I've Been a Carny, Let's Face It'

Ty Pennington is strapping on his tool belt on TV and at home. The famous handyman and host is teaming up with Erin and Ben Napier and a slew of other HGTV stars to help makeover six struggling small towns around the U.S. on the new series Home Town Kickstart Presented by PEOPLE (premiering April 24). But the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition alum has his hands full off-camera, too.
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Ty Pennington at The Salt Lake Home + Garden Show

Ty Pennington is the creative carpenter we all grew to love and he is in Utah this weekend for the Salt Lake Home + Garden Show. He has taught millions of Americans groundbreaking home improvement and gardening tips and he joined Jenny Hardman to share his renovation and gardening tips.
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Ty Pennington Reacts After Trolls Criticize His Body in Shirtless Video

Ty Pennington is hitting back at body shamers. After the HGTV star was bombarded with comments dubbing him "grandpa" and "fat" following a shirtless dancing video he shared last month, the 57-year-old HGTV star on Tuesday responded to those who criticized him, asking for "grace." In the video that sparked...
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Ty Pennington Reacts to Body-Shamers After Swimsuit Video: ‘I Have Feelings’

It’s OK to age. Ty Pennington is clapping back at trolls after sharing a video of himself dancing in a swimsuit — and he has no shame. “Thoughts on aging … I posted a video recently of myself dancing on the beach, with my shorts hiked up,” the former Trading Spaces contractor, 57, wrote via Instagram on Tuesday, February 22. “What was an honest moment of just trying to make my wife [Kellee Merrell] laugh, was then picked apart by strangers — with a lot of views, comes a lot of hate!”
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Ty Pennington responds to comments that he looks 'old,' and 'fat'

HGTV star Ty Pennington is responding to cruel comments he received after sharing a video of himself shirtless and dancing on a beach. “What was an honest moment of just trying to make my wife laugh, was then picked apart by strangers,” Pennington, 57, began a lengthy Instagram post titled, "Thoughts on aging."
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