Reality TV Star Loses Mayoral Bid – Celebrities Weigh In

Spencer Pratt’s sudden jump into Los Angeles politics ended quickly when city council member Nithya Raman overtook him in the polls, pushing him out of the mayoral race. With Karen Bass already set to advance, Pratt’s campaign never gained enough support. On June 11, he took to X to ask, "Are they done counting yet? "—a sarcastic jab at the slow vote-counting process in Los Angeles County. Pratt entered the race earlier this year after wildfires destroyed his family home in Pacific Palisades. At a January protest, he called the city’s system "fundamentally broken, " arguing it protects powerful interests while ignoring residents. His campaign framed itself as a mission to expose corruption, not just a political run.Celebrities didn’t stay silent about the outcome. Dean Cain, known for his Superman role, backed Pratt’s efforts, suggesting the system was rigged against him. Meanwhile, late-night host Jimmy Kimmel joked that Pratt should take a U-Haul to leave L. A. , a reference to Pratt’s earlier vow to exit if he lost. Others, like Meghan McCain, called Kimmel’s remarks cruel, sparking a debate over whether such jokes crossed a line. Reality TV personality Katie Maloney shut down claims that the election was "stolen, " calling them overblown. Actor Wilson Cruz even posted flight options out of L. A. , playing along with Pratt’s earlier threat to move away. The reaction shows how politics today blends with celebrity culture, where public figures weigh in on races that don’t directly involve them. Some see Pratt’s campaign as a bold attempt to shake up the status quo, while others view it as a short-lived stunt tied to his reality TV fame. Either way, the dust from this race is still settling.