PENNINGTON GETS PINCHED - RELEASES STATEMENT

OK, so he's kind of a hyperactive boner and all, but Hemingway's Lounge has to hand it to "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" host Ty Pennington.

Over the weekend , Pennington was arrested for suspicion of driving while under the influence of alcohol. And, as all celebs do when they're pinched, he quickly released a statement:

"I made an error in judgment. We all make mistakes, however this is about accountability. Under no circumstances should anyone consume alcohol while driving. I could have jeopardized the lives of others and I am grateful there was no accident or harm done to anyone. This was my wake-up call. I also want to apologize to my fans, ABC Television and my design team for my lapse in judgment and the embarrassment I have caused."

Sweet and simple. We love it. No mention of the obligatory, spa-like rehab. Nada. That's a good move. Ballsy even.

While The Lounge would never condone anyone to knowingly get into a vehicle and drive after they've belted the grape, he did what he did. Got caught. Apologized. Case closed.

Take it or leave it.

While he may or may-not have an alcohol problem is anyone's guess, but I commend the handyman in not going for the easy cure-all of an oasis-like detox.

Believe me, we'll all get over it soon enough and I'm sure he'll be yelling into the dopey megaphone in no time.