Full Breakdown
Jimmy Kimmel Slams Spencer Pratt's Bid for Los Angeles Mayor
6/3/2026, 6:36:33 AM
Core Event: On-Air Attack and Parody Advertisement
During the June 1 episode of *Jimmy Kimmel Live*, the host denounced reality-TV personality Spencer Pratt’s candidacy for Los Angeles mayor, calling him “a ridiculous choice.” Kimmel aired a mock campaign spot that paired clips from *The Hills* with a narrator claiming Pratt would “heal this city with thousands of crystals he was unable to sell.”
Background & Context: Pratt’s Campaign and the 2026 Primary
Spencer Pratt, a former cast member of *The Hills*, launched his mayoral run at an event marking the one-year anniversary of the Palisades Fire. He is running as a Republican in the June 2 California primary, where incumbent Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilmember Nithya Raman are also listed as leading candidates.
Key Figures & Groups
- Spencer Pratt – Reality-TV star, mayoral candidate.
- Jimmy Kimmel – Late-night host, critic of Pratt’s bid.
- Karen Bass – Incumbent Los Angeles mayor.
- Nithya Raman – City Councilmember and mayoral contender.
- Brody Jenner – Former *The Hills* cast member, Pratt supporter.
- Audrina Patridge – Former *The Hills* cast member, Pratt supporter.
Timeline of Public Exchanges
- May 27, 2026 – Kimmel first denounced Pratt’s bid on *Jimmy Kimmel Live*.
- June 1, 2026 – Kimmel reiterated criticism and aired the parody ad.
- June 2, 2026 – Pratt responded on X, posting “Jimmy’s secretly voting for me.”
- June 2, 2026 – Pratt issued a longer X statement outlining his motivations.
- June 2, 2026 – Jenner and Patridge publicly endorsed Pratt via social media.
Data & Statistics: Poll Positioning
Polls cited in coverage place Pratt alongside Bass and Raman as the three leading candidates in the mayoral race, though exact percentages are not disclosed.
Official Statements & Responses
Kimmel argued that Pratt lacks policy solutions and compared him unfavorably to former President Donald Trump, noting that Trump “actually had a job before he was president.” Pratt’s X posts framed his candidacy as a response to perceived corruption and environmental threats, accusing Bass of “slow rot.” Jenner emphasized Pratt’s willingness to “think differently” and “stand up to career politicians,” while Patridge expressed confidence that Pratt would “make a lot of change” and follow through on his promises.
Criticism & Opposition
Kimmel’s commentary highlighted Pratt’s limited experience, suggesting that “anyone from the cast of *The Hills* would be a better mayor.” He also mocked Pratt’s crystal-selling venture, implying a lack of substantive governance credentials.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Literally anyone from the cast of ‘The Hills’ would be a better mayor than Spencer Pratt,” — Jimmy Kimmel, Host
- “Jimmy’s secretly voting for me.” — Spencer Pratt, Candidate (X post)
- “If not by fire, then by blight, addicts, fraud, and the slow rot created by corrupt politicians like Karen Bass.” — Spencer Pratt, X post
- “Spencer isn’t afraid to think differently or speak up, and that’s exactly what this city needs," former "The Hills" costar and longtime friend Brody Jenner wrote in a January Instagram statement.” — Brody Jenner, Former cast member
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
A representative for Pratt did not respond to requests for comment, leaving his official campaign position on Kimmel’s accusations unverified. Poll numbers are referenced without specific figures, limiting quantitative assessment of candidate standings.
What’s Next
The June 2 primary will determine which candidates advance to the runoff, after which campaign messaging from both supporters and critics is expected to intensify.
