Spencer Pratt channels Will Smith for ‘fresh’ new campaign ad at Hotel Bel-Air
Spencer Pratt has released a new campaign ad that parodies his move to Bel-Air while addressing his living situation. The ad features a humorous take on the theme song from 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' and critiques incumbent Mayor Karen Bass. Pratt's campaign has gained traction, with recent polls showing him in second place among mayoral candidates in Los Angeles.
- ▪Spencer Pratt's campaign ad parodies his relocation to Bel-Air and references the iconic theme song from 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'.
- ▪Pratt criticizes Mayor Karen Bass for the loss of his home in the Palisades Fire, stating that she let his home burn down.
- ▪Recent polls show Pratt with 22% support, trailing behind Bass at 30% and ahead of Nithya Raman at 19%.
4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 4 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 2 right.
- ▪ Spencer Pratt dubs himself the 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' in spoof campaign video for LA mayor race — Fox News — Latest
- ▪ Spencer Pratt channels his inner Fresh Prince of Bel Air with latest searing ad — Washington Examiner
- ▪ Spencer Pratt Declares Himself ‘Prince of Bel-Air’ in Spoof Music Video — Rolling Stone
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Politics Spencer Pratt channels Will Smith for ‘fresh’ new campaign ad at Hotel Bel-Air By Zain Khan Published May 18, 2026, 4:14 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Spencer Pratt has dropped another “fresh” campaign ad, parodying his own move to Bel-Air while poking fun at reports about his living situation. In the roughly minute-long spot, the reality TV star-turned-mayoral candidate is seen driving a trailer into the affluent neighborhood of Bel Air — after it was reported that Pratt was not actually living in the trailer, but instead staying at the Hotel Bel-Air. “Now, this is a story all about how my life got turned upside down, and I had to take a minute to run for mayor.
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