Drew Carey has publicly criticized Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt and his supporters through an emphatic social media post. Pratt, 42, is widely recognized for his role as a villain on the reality television show The Hills, alongside his wife, Heidi Montag. In January, he announced his candidacy for mayor of Los Angeles.
Pratt’s Campaign Focus
Spencer Pratt is campaigning on a platform that seeks to dismantle what he describes as California’s entrenched political establishment. He attributes the devastation inflicted on his Pacific Palisades neighborhood and the surrounding areas during the 2025 LA wildfires to this political landscape.
In a recent post on Threads, Drew Carey, 68, advised voters against supporting the reality star. He urged anyone considering Pratt as a candidate to “get their head out of their ass.” Carey expressed concern over the current political climate, remarking, “I understand being angry/unsatisfied, but at least get behind someone competent and not some serial scammer without a soul or moral compass.”
2026 Mayoral Election Landscape
Spencer Pratt is one of 12 candidates vying for the position of Los Angeles mayor in the upcoming 2026 election. The primary election is scheduled for June 2, where the top two candidates, regardless of political affiliation, will advance to the general election in November. In the event that a candidate secures more than 50 percent of the votes during the primaries, they will win the office outright.
Current polling indicates that incumbent Mayor Karen Bass is leading the race, with Nithya Raman and Spencer Pratt closely trailing behind. Notably, Pratt is running as an independent candidate, despite being registered as a Republican. He discussed his decision during a January appearance on The View, stating, “This is not a partisan race.”
Pratt’s Rationale for Running
In his remarks, Pratt highlighted his past detachment from political discourse, explaining, “I’m not a political person. If you go back, I was never posting about any politics for the last 20 years.” He elaborated on his motivations for entering the race, citing personal experiences with the devastation caused by the wildfires. “When they burn your house down, and you start looking at the people that I paid my taxes to, and they fail at such a level, we need to be honest and have the truth and transparency,” Pratt said.
He believes that many of his views align with those of his neighbors across Los Angeles, stating, “Everything I believe in is common sense… and when I say neighbors, I mean all of Los Angeles.”
Announcement of Candidacy
Pratt officially announced his candidacy for mayor during a “They Let Us Burn” rally held in Palisades Village. He articulated his goals by stating, “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 further characterized his campaign as a mission to bring about change, emphasizing his commitment to examining the darker aspects of LA politics. “We are going into every dark corner of LA politics and disinfecting this city with our light. And when we are done, LA is going to be camera-ready again,” he asserted.
In summary, the upcoming LA mayoral race is shaping up to be a highly contested event, with candidates like Spencer Pratt bringing unique backgrounds and platforms to the forefront of the political landscape.