HGTV Stars & Fans Shocked by Ty Pennington’s Age on His Birthday
Ty Pennington is seen during NBC's "Today" show at Rockefeller Plaza on April 20, 2026 in New York City. - Gilbert Carrasquillo/GC Images
Ty Pennington surprised his HGTV fans and colleagues with how old he turned on his latest birthday.
The Rock the Block host celebrated his birthday on Monday, October 19. He commemorated the occasion with an Instagram birthday tribute to himself, writing, “Well somehow I made it another year around the sun! Woke up 62 today and boy that feels weird as heck to say out loud.”
In the comments, fans and celebrities couldn’t believe Pennington had turned 62. “Happy Birthday, Friend! Looking as sharp as ever! Wishing you your best year of life ahead yet!” wrote Vern Yip. Pennington’s Battle on the Beach Season 5 teammate Sydney Lorence said, “THE OG! Happy birthday my friend!!!”
Genevieve Gorder gushed, “Happy birthday love.” Jasmine Roth jokingly questioned, “But like HOW!?!?”
One fan wrote, “Happy Birthday Ty! You’re winning at the aging game!” Another added, “Happy birthday, Ty! You don’t look a day over 42 or act a day over 22..lol. Have a great year ahead!!” Someone else shared, “Have the best Birthday, Ty! Yes it is weird to get to our 60’s and say it out loud, but how great to make it!? It a wonderful privilege.”
A different person posted, “Happpppy born day friend! Ya don’t look a day over 40. enjoy the dayyy!!!” A separate commenter stated, “Been around since your Trading Spaces days! Can’t believe how fast time flies. Happy birthday Ty!” One user shared, “Happy birthday. You don’t look a day over 40!!”
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Ty Pennington rose to fame as a carpenter on the TLC series Trading Spaces and notably hosted Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. He has appeared on several home design and renovation series over the years, including On the Menu, American Diner Revival, Small Business Revolution: Main Street, Ty Breaker, Home Town Kickstart, and Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge.
Earlier this year, Pennington returned for his fifth season as a mentor on Season 5 of Battle on the Beach. He will once again return as the host of HGTV’s Rock the Block for its eighth season next year.
The new season will be set in Nashville, Tennessee, and feature a mix of returning competitors and familiar HGTV faces. Season 2 winners Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt will return for another chance at victory, while Season 7 contestants Mina Starsiak Hawk and Scott McGillivray will join forces on the Block.
Additionally, former Trading Spaces co-stars Paige Davis and Carter Oosterhouse will compete as a team, while Sabrina Soto will compete alongside Anthony Carrino.
Rock the Block Season 8, 2027, HGTV
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