Reality TV Meets Reality Politics: Spencer Pratt's Unlikely Mayoral Bid The Los Angeles mayoral primary has become a battleground, with one candidate standing out for all the wrong reasons: Spencer Pratt, a registered Republican with no prior experience in politics.
He has emerged as a populist firebrand, capitalizing on the city's deep seated problems – homelessness and declining film production – to rally support. Pratt's past is marked by self promotion and controversy.
As the "bad boyfriend" on The Hills reality TV show, he cultivated a persona that elicited both fascination and disdain.