Sofia Vergara/Instagram Ty Burell will always have love for his Modern Family. In an exclusive interview ... as well as why he hasn't been able to attend every reunion they have had since.

“It’s like a family reunion. You know, get with your family and everybody loves one another, but you have a big respect for one another,” Tipton said.

Their reunion came just days after Kym decided to go social media official with her new beau and musical theatre co-star at the time, Samuel Thomas. Posting a loved up post for the world to see ...