Spencer Pratt, Former Reality TV Star and Wildfire Survivor, Announces Run for LA Mayor
Spencer Pratt Announces Bid for Los Angeles Mayor at Fire Rally
Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt officially declared his candidacy for mayor of Los Angeles during the "They Let Us Burn" rally held by the Palisades Fire Residents Coalition. His announcement comes one year after a devastating wildfire ravaged his home in Pacific Palisades.
Pratt, known for his role on "The Hills," has been critical of governmental responses to the wildfire that ignited on January 7, 2025, in the Santa Monica Mountains area. His criticisms have predominantly targeted Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.
Speaking at the rally on Wednesday, Pratt emphasized the need for urgent action. "Business as usual is a death sentence for Los Angeles, and I’m done waiting for someone to take real action. That’s why I am running for mayor," he stated, as reported by City News Service. "But let me be clear, this just isn’t a campaign — this is a mission, and we are going to expose the system. We are going into every dark corner of L.A. politics and disinfecting the city with our light."
Pratt reassured attendees, declaring, "LA is going to be camera-ready again."
The 42-year-old reality star has been in the public eye since he began dating fellow cast member Heidi Montag, who became his wife in 2008. The couple shares two children and has appeared on various reality shows, including "I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here" and the British version of "Celebrity Big Brother."
During the outbreak of the Palisades Fire, Pratt documented the scene, sharing videos of flames and smoke as he experienced the loss firsthand. In the aftermath, he and Montag revealed the extent of the damage to their home.
The Palisades Fire consumed thousands of acres and resulted in twelve fatalities, marking it as one of the most destructive wildfires in California’s history. The fire ultimately destroyed over 6,800 structures, fueled by powerful Santa Ana winds that had been anticipated in weather forecasts leading up to the disaster.
