Spencer Pratt's L.A. Mayor Defeat Sparks Celebrity Reactions

WHO:

NY Post - Nithya Raman advanced to second place in the polls behind Karen Bass for the November runoff election.

US Magazine - Steve Hilton expressed interest in offering Spencer Pratt a role if he is elected governor.

TMZ - Spencer Pratt claims to have a recording that will force one of the other mayoral candidates to resign.

Variety - Spencer Pratt, a Republican and former star of "The Hills"

NY Post - Nithya Raman, Los Angeles City Council member

US Magazine - Karen Bass, incumbent Mayor of Los Angeles

US Magazine - Steve Hilton, California gubernatorial candidate

WHAT:

US Magazine - Spencer Pratt has not yet addressed his loss to Nithya Raman in the LA mayoral race to unseat incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in the November runoff election.

Variety - Spencer Pratt finished third in the June 2 primary.

Variety - Spencer Pratt painted a bleak picture of Los Angeles' future under either of his opponents, stating, “You have no idea how bad things are about to get.”

The Guardian - Pratt did not contest the election results, despite Trump’s claims that the race was “rigged.”

Newsweek - Pratt warned his rivals to expect “FBI blazers” at their doors, indicating a serious threat regarding the recordings he claims to possess.

The Guardian - Spencer Pratt stated, “the campaign portion of my mission to save Los Angeles is coming to a close,” while declaring “war” against the two candidates advancing to the city’s general election.

The Guardian - Pratt claimed to have information that could be damaging to either Nithya Raman or Karen Bass, stating, “We have some recordings of one of your exalted candidates doing and saying something that would make her resign in shame. I was saving it for the general election.”

The Guardian - Pratt expressed in a video, “I’m moving on to the next, more interesting phase,” and added, “I don’t have campaign laws hamstringing me now. It’s war.”

The Guardian - Spencer Pratt declared "war" against the two candidates advancing to the city’s general election, stating, “I didn’t get in this for political power, I got in this to expose this corrupt machine."

The Guardian - Pratt claimed to have recordings that could make one of the candidates resign, saying, “We have some recordings of one of your exalted candidates doing and saying something that would make her resign in shame."

The Guardian - Pratt stated, “If you want to stop me, you’re going to have to fucking kill me,” in a video addressing his future plans after the election.

NY Post - Spencer Pratt stated that a fire at his Pacific Palisades office is "not an accident" and confirmed that an arson investigation is underway.

TMZ - Spencer Pratt is threatening to take down one of the other candidates for mayor with a shocking recording.

Variety - Spencer Pratt conceded defeat in the Los Angeles mayoral race, finishing third in the primary.

NY Post - Nithya Raman advanced to second place in the polls behind Karen Bass for the November runoff election.

US Magazine - Spencer Pratt's loss was confirmed on June 7, with reactions from various celebrities on social media.

US Magazine - Steve Hilton expressed interest in offering Spencer Pratt a role if he is elected governor.

WHERE:

NY Post - The fire occurred at Pratt's office located inside the Highlands Circle complex at 1515 Palisades Dr., Pacific Palisades, California.

Variety - Los Angeles, California

WHEN:

US Magazine - Steve Hilton made comments about a potential role for Spencer Pratt during an appearance on Fox News on Thursday, June 11.

Variety - The primary election took place on June 2.

US Magazine - The runoff election is scheduled for November.

WHY:

The Guardian - Although Pratt previously said he would leave LA if he did not win the election, he stated in a video that he is just starting his campaign to “save” LA.

The Guardian - Pratt emphasized his ongoing mission to “expose this corrupt machine,” despite his defeat in the mayoral race.

The Guardian - Pratt emphasized his motivation to “expose this corrupt machine,” stating, “You think your election is going to stop me. If you want to stop me, you’re going to have to fucking kill me.”

The Guardian - Pratt framed his campaign as a mission to "save" Los Angeles, indicating that he believes the city is facing an apocalyptic moment.

Variety - Spencer Pratt described a bleak future for Los Angeles under either of his opponents, indicating his motivation to "expose this corrupt machine."

HOW:

The Guardian - Pratt launched his campaign in January on the one-year anniversary of the Palisades fire, which destroyed his Pacific Palisades home.

US Magazine - Steve Hilton made his comments about a potential role for Pratt during an appearance on Fox News.

(UPDATED June 13, 2026 17:19 UTC)

Nithya Raman has advanced to second place in the polls behind Karen Bass for the upcoming November runoff election. Spencer Pratt, who finished third in the June 2 primary, has not yet addressed his loss to Raman, but he recently stated in a video that he is just starting his campaign to “save” LA, despite previously saying he would leave the city if he did not win. Meanwhile, Steve Hilton expressed interest in offering Pratt a role if he is elected governor during an appearance on Fox News on June 11.

(UPDATED June 13, 2026 15:26 UTC)

Spencer Pratt painted a grim picture of Los Angeles' future under either of his opponents, warning that “you have no idea how bad things are about to get.” Despite Trump’s claims of a “rigged” election, Pratt did not contest the results and instead urged his rivals to prepare for “FBI blazers” at their doors, hinting at serious implications from recordings he claims to have. Pratt remains committed to his mission to “expose this corrupt machine,” even after his defeat in the mayoral race.

(UPDATED June 13, 2026 04:18 UTC)

Spencer Pratt has announced that the campaign portion of his mission to save Los Angeles is coming to a close, declaring "war" on the two candidates advancing to the city's general election. He claims to possess damaging information about either Nithya Raman or Karen Bass, stating that he has recordings that could lead to one of them resigning in shame. In a video, Pratt emphasized his determination to expose what he calls a corrupt machine, asserting that nothing will stop him from continuing his efforts.

(UPDATED June 13, 2026 01:42 UTC)

Spencer Pratt has declared "war" against the two candidates advancing to the city’s general election, emphasizing that his mission is to expose what he calls a corrupt machine rather than seeking political power. He claims to possess recordings that could force one of the candidates to resign in shame and has made a bold statement, saying, “If you want to stop me, you’re going to have to fucking kill me,” as he outlines his future plans after the election. Framing his campaign as a mission to "save" Los Angeles, Pratt launched his bid in January, marking the one-year anniversary of the Palisades fire that destroyed his home.

(UPDATED June 12, 2026 23:21 UTC)

Spencer Pratt has revealed that a fire at his Pacific Palisades office is "not an accident," and he has confirmed that an arson investigation is currently underway. The incident took place at his office within the Highlands Circle complex, located at 1515 Palisades Drive in Pacific Palisades, California. Details surrounding the investigation are still emerging as authorities look into the cause of the fire.

(UPDATED June 12, 2026 21:30 UTC)

Spencer Pratt is making headlines with a claim that he possesses a recording that could lead to the resignation of one of his rivals in the mayoral race. He is threatening to use this shocking evidence to take down the other candidate. Meanwhile, Steve Hilton discussed a potential role for Pratt during his appearance on Fox News last Thursday.

(UPDATED June 12, 2026 19:37 UTC)

Spencer Pratt has conceded defeat in the Los Angeles mayoral primary, finishing third, while Nithya Raman has advanced to second place behind incumbent Mayor Karen Bass for the upcoming runoff election in November. Following his loss, which was confirmed on June 7, Pratt expressed concerns about the future of Los Angeles under either of his opponents, aiming to "expose this corrupt machine." Meanwhile, California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton mentioned on Fox News that he would consider offering Pratt a role if he wins the governor's race.