Extreme Makeover Reality Host Arrested

Another celebrity has joined the "DUI club". One of reality television's most beloved hosts, Ty Pennington, has been arrested for a suspected DUI. The 42 year-old reality show host was taken into custody in the early morning hours of May 5^th 2007.

BUSTED...

Per a public report on inmate information posted by the Los Angeles Police Department's West Traffic Division, the reality show star was pulled over around 12:35 a.m. After posting $5,000 bail approximately two hours later, Pennington was released. He is scheduled to appear at the L.A. Municipal Court on June 4^th to face the misdemeanor charge of driving while under the influence.

In an effort to take responsibility for his actions, he issued a statement regarding the arrest. In that statement, Pennington insists that "under no circumstances should anyone consume alcohol while driving." He also expressed remorse for potentially putting other lives at risk. The 42 year-old Marietta, Georgia native apologized publicly to the ABC network, and to his fans, claiming that the arrest was a result of an error in his judgment. This statement was released to the television entertainment show, Access Hollywood. He has been quoted:

"...We all make mistakes. However, this is accountability. I could have jeopardized the lives of other, and I am grateful there was no accident or harm done to anyone. This is my wake up call."



EXTREMELY LUCRATIVE CAREER...

Pennington currently hosts the popular reality series "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" which is broadcast on ABC network. The star, who earned his graphic design degree at the Art Institute of Atlanta, began his career in modeling, and is considered the highest paid endorser---having landed print work for J. Crew, Sprite, Levi's, and Macy's, amongst others.

His design skills were first seen in the 1995 hit film "Leaving Las Vegas", in which Pennington was the set designer. He went on to break onto the home decorating scene on the TLC show, "Trading Spaces" and ultimately earned himself a name on "Extreme Makeover", with another endorsement deal from Sears.

This lovable carpenter from Marietta, Georgia has joined the infamous celebrity "DUI Club"...

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