Rock The Block’s Ty Pennington Shuts Off Instagram Comments After Heartfelt Post: ‘Sad Times We’re Living In’

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People who tune into HGTV’s home renovation and design shows often find themselves not just appreciating the shows, but also developing an affinity for the hosts who present them. As a result, popular personalities like Christina Haack, Ben and Erin Napier, and Alison Victoria amass quite a following on social media platforms to engage with their audience. However, this interaction can sometimes become challenging; recently, Ty Pennington from Rock the Block had to disable Instagram comments after a touching post, expressing dismay about “the difficult times we’re going through.

What Did Ty Pennington Post And What Was His Response To Negative Comments?

Instead of posting routine snapshots of their daily lives or promoting their shows and projects, along with enticing beach photos, HGTV hosts often use social media to discuss broader global topics. Recently, Ty Pennington did this when he shared a series of supportive videos for immigrants; however, his post was soon inundated with harsh comments, causing him to limit further interactions from followers.

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Absolutely, sharing content on social media often leads to unexpected criticism, even for posts that seem harmless. If you choose to post something perceived as political, the likelihood of such unintended backlash could increase dramatically, perhaps up to 10,000 times more.

In his own words, the previous host of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” (who didn’t rejoin for the 2025 TV schedule reboot that’s garnering praise with a fresh perspective) expressed that his post on immigration policies was more about empathy towards humanity. He likely wished to share this sentiment with others who felt similarly or perhaps influence different viewpoints. Regrettably, just minutes after posting, he opted to disable comments due to the negativity he anticipated they’d contain. He stated:

45 minutes into this movie, I had to mute the comments section because it’s become so disheartening – a clear demonstration of my point. It’s unfortunate that we find ourselves in such times. This isn’t about politics; it’s about empathy and understanding. If you see things differently, feel free to continue following, but let’s keep the conversation civil and respectful. 🎥💚

On more than one occasion, celebrities have encountered unfavorable remarks in their comment sections. For instance, only a few months back, Selena Gomez from “Only Murders in the Building” shared that taking social media breaks is her most treasured gift because it shields her from unconstructive criticism and downright hurtful comments, which are far removed from insightful assessments of her work or performance.

Last year at about the same period, Erin Napier, star of Home Town, along with her husband Ben, found it necessary to share a video on Instagram addressing unpleasant social media remarks that were distressing for the homeowners featured on their popular series. Given these circumstances, it’s likely such behavior won’t cease any time soon. So, here’s hoping Pennington remains resilient and simply disables comments before posting in the future to avoid such negativity.

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2025-01-29 00:40