The Truth About Reality TV—from the Woman Who Built It
Spencer Pratt, known for his role on the reality TV show The Hills, is now a mayoral candidate in Los Angeles and has gained attention for his viral campaign videos. His controversial past on the show, including spreading rumors to boost ratings, reflects his understanding of media and public attention. A producer from The Hills, Sophia Rivka Rossi, noted that Pratt continues to command the spotlight effectively, both on television and in politics.
- ▪Spencer Pratt rose to fame as a reality TV star on the unscripted series The Hills, which debuted in 2006.
- ▪He is now running for mayor of Los Angeles and recently went viral for a campaign video contrasting his burned-out property with the mayor's mansion.
- ▪Pratt admitted to cultivating a troublemaking persona on The Hills to increase ratings.
- ▪Producer Sophia Rivka Rossi said people are increasingly considering voting for Pratt despite his controversial past.
- ▪Liel Leibovitz described Pratt's latest campaign ad as 'resonant and raw,' noting his skill in delivering compelling media narratives.
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The Truth About Reality TV—from the Woman Who Built ItReality-TV star Spencer Pratt (center) is a topic of discussion on The FP’s new Second Thought podcast. Co-host Suzy Weiss also shares her insights here on the new Michael movie (left) and the rocking dudes behind Shrubby Buddies (right). (Illustration by The Free Press, images via Getty and Lionsgate)Plus: Why dudes still rock. Michael Jackson’s ‘second family’ takes a turn. And more!By Suzy Weiss05.01.26 — Second ThoughtFOLLOW COLUMN --:----:--Upgrade to Listen5 minsProduced by ElevenLabs using AI narration1Before Spencer Pratt, increasingly popular candidate for mayor of LA, there was Spencer Pratt, the reality star.
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