Sophia Michaels
Ty Pennington, famed home renovation specialist and host of popular programs like HGTV’s “Rock the Block” and TLC’s “Trading Spaces,” has a youthful spirit. This might explain why he found love with a younger partner eager to share in his zest for life.
Pennington first met Kellee Merrell, a social media manager, back in 2010 through mutual friends, though their connection deepened just before the pandemic. During their quarantine together, they fell in love and got married on November 27, 2021. The significant age difference—Pennington is 56, while Merrell is 33—creates a 23-year gap. “I’ve admired Kellee for so long. She’s genuinely a wonderful person,” he shared with People. “Our paths aligned perfectly at the right moment, and being around her brings me joy.”
Celebrating their first anniversary in 2022, Ty fondly recalled their wedding day through a heartfelt Instagram post. He shared a charming video accompanied by a photo of their dance, stating, “One year ago, I made the best (and simplest) choice of my life! I highly recommend marrying your best friend,”
Ty Pennington and Kellee Merrell enjoy adventures together
Ty Pennington and Kellee Merrell clearly share a joyous bond, unbothered by their age difference. For Halloween, they have dressed as Todd and Margo, the nagging neighbors from “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.” Additionally, they love caring for rescue dogs and traveling, with trips to lovely locations such as Aspen, Colorado, being among their favorites.
Ty Pennington Celebrates Love and Aging with Heartfelt Posts
Ty Pennington is openly affectionate toward his wife, as seen in a carousel of black-and-white images he shared to honor her birthday in 2022. In the post, he expressed, “Life is so much better than I ever could have imagined with you.”
Despite being over two decades older than his spouse, Pennington embraces aging with positivity. He candidly stated, “I know I’m no Brad Pitt,” acknowledging changes in his appearance but emphasizing his good spirits. His playful Instagram caption reads, “Cheers to getting older but definitely not wiser,” accompanied by a shirtless pool photo.
