SPENCER PRATT DECLARES WAR ON LOS ANGELES POLITICIANS
The apocalypse might actually be upon us, because Spencer Pratt—the man who made a career out of being the ultimate villain on The Hills—is officially running for mayor of Los Angeles. In a move that has political strategists reaching for the stiffest drink available, Pratt hijacked the one-year anniversary of the devastating Palisades Fire to launch his crusade against the local government.
On January , , Pratt stood amidst the crowd at the “They Let Us Burn” public demonstration and unleashed a tirade that sounded less like a stump speech and more like a declaration of war. He didn’t just criticize the city; he eviscerated it. “The system in Los Angeles isn’t struggling, it’s fundamentally broken,” the -year-old reality star raged. He accused the city’s elite of running a machine designed to protect their rich friends while regular citizens “drown in toxic smoke and ash.”
This isn’t just Pratt chasing clout on TikTok. The guy was spotted literally signing official candidacy paperwork at the event. He is dead serious. He called the current state of the city a “death sentence” and promised that his campaign isn’t just a run for office, but a “mission” to expose the dirty laundry of the political elite. Can you imagine Spencer Pratt with subpoena power? The chaos would be biblical.
“Is this a joke? Spencer Pratt holding office? We are living in a simulation. But honestly, he can’t be worse than what we have now.”
Pratt has been threatening to infiltrate the “real” Hollywood power structure for years, and now he is doing it by capitalizing on the anger of residents affected by the wildfires. It is a calculated, aggressive move that proves he hasn’t lost his knack for finding the camera—or the controversy.
TEEN MOM FARRAH ABRAHAM’S DELUSIONAL BID FOR AUSTIN
If Spencer Pratt running LA wasn’t enough to make you question reality, Farrah Abraham has entered the chat. The former Teen Mom star, known for her leaked tapes, erratic behavior, and plastic surgery sagas, announced on January , , that she is running for mayor of Austin, Texas. Yes, that Farrah.
In a statement that reads like it was generated by a broken AI, Abraham declared, “As Mayor candidate , I believe in a brighter future for our amazing Austin, Texas community.” Her campaign website claims she wants to “promote transparency,” which is ironic coming from someone whose entire life has been a filtered reality show. She is inviting citizens to contact her to discuss “solutions for a smarter future.”
Insider whispers suggest Austin locals are absolutely baffled by the announcement. Farrah has been a lightning rod for scandal for over a decade, and the idea of her managing a city budget is terrifying to anyone who has watched her navigate simple social interactions on MTV. Is this a genuine attempt at public service, or just another desperate grasp for a storyline as her reality fame dwindles? Knowing Farrah, cameras are likely rolling somewhere nearby.
THE TRAGIC AND SCANDALOUS HISTORY OF CELEBRITY POLITICIANS
Pratt and Abraham are just the latest in a long, messy line of celebrities who woke up one day and decided they should run the government. History is littered with the wreckage of famous egos crashing into the wall of public service.
Take Kanye West. The rapper’s presidential run under the “Birthday Party” banner was nothing short of a public mental health crisis broadcast live to the world. Between the tearful rallies and the bizarre tweets, it was a trainwreck that ended with a humiliating defeat. Yet, it set the precedent that anyone with a bank account and a delusion of grandeur could aim for the nuclear codes.
Then there is Roseanne Barr, who tried to run for president in . She lost the Green Party nomination to Jill Stein but managed to keep her name in the headlines with unhinged rants. It seems for some stars, the campaign trail is just another stage for their performance art, regardless of the consequences for the voters.
THE SCANDAL-PLAGUED SENATORS AND GOVERNORS
Not every celebrity run ends in a joke—some end in absolute disgrace. Al Franken successfully pivoted from Saturday Night Live to the U.S. Senate, serving Minnesota for nearly a decade. He was the rare example of a comedian being taken seriously. That is, until the MeToo movement caught up with him.
Franken was forced to step down in after multiple allegations of sexual misconduct and groping surfaced. The scandal destroyed his political career overnight, proving that your past will come back to haunt you, no matter how many bills you pass. It is a lesson Spencer and Farrah might want to learn before the opposition research teams start digging through their archives.
And let’s not forget Caitlyn Jenner. The Olympian-turned-reality-matriarch launched a campaign for California governor in that landed with a thud. Despite the massive name recognition and the Kardashian machine adjacent to her, she polled abysmally. It turned out that voters wanted policy, not just soundbites from a Malibu mansion. It was a humiliating public rejection for someone used to adoration.
THE SHOCKING SUCCESS STORIES
Of course, the reason Pratt and Abraham think they have a shot is because sometimes, the crazy gambles pay off. Donald Trump rewrote the rulebook. The reality star and real estate mogul didn’t just run; he won the presidency in and again in , proving that celebrity brand recognition is the most powerful weapon in American politics. He turned the White House into the ultimate reality show, for better or worse.
Before Trump, there was Arnold Schwarzenegger. The Terminator himself took over California in after the recall election, governing for years. While his tenure had its ups and downs, he proved an action star could actually hold office—though his secret love child scandal certainly marred his “family values” image later on.
And going way back, Ronald Reagan went from B-list actor to Governor of California and eventually two-term President. Sonny Bono went from singing “I Got You Babe” to sitting in the U.S. House of Representatives. These successes are the fuel that keeps the delusional fires burning for every D-lister looking for a second act.
JERRY SPRINGER: THE RINGMASTER WHO RAN THE CITY
Perhaps the most fitting predecessor for Spencer Pratt is Jerry Springer. Before he was presiding over chair-throwing fights and paternity tests on daytime TV, Springer was actually the mayor of Cincinnati. But even his political career was born of scandal.
Springer famously resigned from the city council after admitting to soliciting a prostitute—and paying with a personal check. In a twist that only America could provide, he owned the scandal, won back his seat, and eventually became mayor. If Jerry could survive a sex scandal to run a city, maybe Spencer Pratt stands a chance after all.
THE QUITTER AND THE LOSERS
The list of failures is long and embarrassing. Howard Stern famously ran for New York governor in as a Libertarian but dropped out the moment he realized he would have to disclose his finances. The shock jock loved the attention but loved his bank account privacy more. It was the ultimate publicity stunt.
Cynthia Nixon tried to use her Sex and the City fame to topple Andrew Cuomo in New York but got crushed by , votes. Herschel Walker fumbled his Senate bid in Georgia amid scandals regarding his personal life. Even Stephen Colbert tried to get on the ballot in South Carolina, only to be denied by the party council.
CLIFFHANGER: WHO IS NEXT?
With Spencer Pratt screaming about “toxic smoke” in LA and Farrah Abraham promising a “brighter future” in Texas, the floodgates are open. The line between entertainment and governance has completely eroded. If these two reality villains actually gain traction, we are looking at a future where city council meetings are decided by Instagram polls.
Who is next? Will Snooki run for Congress? Will Jax Taylor run for Governor? As we head deeper into , the only certainty is that the circus is just getting started, and the voters are the ones who bought the tickets. Stay tuned, because this election cycle is going to be a ratings bonanza.
