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Ty Pennington hits back at body-shamers like a pro after vicious trolls attack topless video: ‘I’m human and have feelings’
Ty Pennington hit back at body-shamers on Instagram (Picture: Getty)
Ty Pennington is not here for being body-shamed after he was attacked by trolls.
The Extreme Makeover: Home Edition host, 57, previously shared a fun video of himself dancing away on the beach and truly living his best life.
However, while we were all loving the brief clip, some bashed the HGTV favorite over his looks.
Having precisely none of it, he shared a black-and-white topless snap on the gram, alongside a lengthy caption hitting back at trolls.
‘Thoughts on aging…. I posted a video recently of myself dancing on the beach, with my shorts hiked up. What was an honest moment of just trying to make my wife laugh, was then picked apart by strangers – with a lot of views, comes a lot of hate,’ he began.
‘Comments like “disgusting”, “gross”, “omg he’s so old now”, “grandpa”, “he got fat” (which btw I’m pushing my stomach out but ok). And I wondered, if I was still young and fit, would I be getting the same comments?
‘There has been such a force behind accepting all shapes and sizes and aging in the female community which is AWESOME (keep it coming) but maybe let’s give that same grace to men?
‘On a daily basis Im inundated with comments like “NOOOo what happened to him???!!!”. Someone even commented the other day, “lack of exercise” which I wish was the truth! I have NEVER worked out harder in my life- 7 days a week (this over 50 s**t is no joke) [sic].’
He continued; ‘“What happened” is, it’s been 22 YEARS since I made my television debut! No, I don’t have a six pack anymore or a luscious head of hair (with frosted tips) but what I do have is wisdom, empathy, life lessons and at 57 years old, I’ve TRULY never been happier!
Ty has been a fixture of our screens for more than 20 years (Picture: Getty)
‘Anyways, all this to say: I’m human and I have feelings. Yes, I am older but I think it’s pretty cool. And to that, here’s a picture my wife took of me that I really like – I have wrinkles and sunspots and grey hair but that’s okay and as @paulinaporizkov says #sexyhasnoexpirationdate Cheers to getting older! [sic].’
Ty concluded the post with the following hashtags: ‘#weallage #itsokay #embraceit #57yearsyoung #oldguysrule #selflove #selfacceptance #blackandwhitephotography.’
Fans and famous friends flooded his post with support, praising the presenter for speaking out so openly.
‘Standing ovation. Perfectly said. Also, “I’m human and I have feelings” <- YES. So good, Ty! We love how you make us all laugh hard yet you are truly an encourager and empathetic soul. Thankful to know you,’ one replied.
An Instagram user agreed: ‘I’ve actually never seen you look happier, my friend.’
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As a follower said: ‘OMG, I absolutely LOVE your hilarious posts and think your confidence to just be YOURSELF is the SEXIEST part about you!’
‘I loved your post, and I love your honesty! Some people are just mean,’ another replied. ‘Please keep the beach dances comin, and all your fun posts! Always makes my day a little brighter.’
We couldn’t agree more.
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