Reality TV Star Spencer Pratt Shakes up the LA Mayoral Race
Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt, known for his role in "The Hills," is running for mayor of Los Angeles despite having no political experience. In a viral campaign ad viewed over 10 million times in 24 hours, Pratt criticizes Mayor Karen Bass and other Democratic candidates for their handling of the Palisades fire, which destroyed his home. The surge in attention has given Pratt unexpected momentum in the mayoral race.
- ▪Spencer Pratt is a former reality TV star from "The Hills."
- ▪He lost his home in the Palisades fire last year.
- ▪His campaign ad received over 10 million views in 24 hours.
- ▪Pratt has no prior political experience.
- ▪He is challenging Mayor Karen Bass and other Democratic candidates.
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CopiedFormer reality TV star Spencer Pratt, known as the antagonist villain in “The Hills,” is now running for mayor of Los Angeles. In a now viral new campaign ad, Pratt, who lost his home in the Palisades fire last year, slams the current Mayor Karen Bass and his other Democratic challenger for the city’s handling of the historic disaster. The ad racked up more than 10 million views in just 24 hours and is now helping the 42-year-old with no political experience gain some traction in the race. NBC’s Liz Kreutz reports for TODAY.May 1, 2026
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