From reality TV villain to mayor? Spencer Pratt tries to convince Los Angeles he should lead the city
May 16, 2026
The Hills’ antagonist has made the city’s response to the 2025 wildfires the central tenet of his campaignLos Angeles is no stranger to drama. But the rapid ascension of a former reality TV bad boy turned political candidate taking on an incumbent mayor is a plot twist that has broken through fa
r beyond the hills of Hollywood.Spencer Pratt, best known for his role on the 2006 reality TV hit The Hills, is seeking to tap into the deep frustration of many Angelenos over a searing cost-of-living crisis and the slow pace of recovery following last year’s deadly wildfires. Continue reading... ...read more read less