Spencer Pratt Denies Plans to Film Mayoral Run for TV Show
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Reality TV personality Spencer Pratt, who is running for mayor of Los Angeles, has denied a report that he plans to turn his campaign into a television show. His publicist and camp stated the report is false and that no contracts, pitches, or filming plans exist. Pratt's financial disclosures reveal significant income from brand sponsorships, which could intersect with city rules prohibiting outside compensation for officeholders.
Facts First
- Spencer Pratt is running for mayor of Los Angeles after gaining fame on MTV's 'The Hills'.
- Pratt's camp has denied a TMZ report that he plans to film his mayoral run for a TV show, calling it 'Absolutely false'.
- Pratt's company collected at least $10,000 last year from each of 42 clients, including major brands like Amazon, TikTok, and Airbnb.
- The L.A. City Charter prohibits officeholders from receiving compensation for 'outside activities', which could include his sponsorship work.
- Pratt told Variety last year he was developing a Hulu show about his family's recovery from a house fire, but sources say that project is dead.
What Happened
Spencer Pratt, a reality TV personality known from MTV's 'The Hills', is running for mayor of Los Angeles. Last week, TMZ reported that Pratt planned to turn his mayoral campaign into a television show, with cameras continuing to film even if he took office. Pratt's publicist issued a denial to TMZ, stating the report was 'Absolutely false'. His camp further told the Hollywood Reporter that there is no signed contract, nothing has been pitched, nothing has been filmed, and there are no plans for cameras to film.
Why this Matters to You
If you live in Los Angeles, a candidate's potential media ventures could influence the focus and transparency of their campaign and, potentially, their governance. The L.A. City Charter prohibits officeholders from receiving compensation for 'outside activities', which may create a conflict if Pratt's significant income from brand sponsorships continues. According to a financial interest form, Pratt and his wife Heidi Montag collected at least $10,000 last year from each of 42 clients, including major companies like Amazon, TikTok, and Snap. This financial reliance on outside work could become a point of scrutiny for voters.
What's Next
The mayoral election will proceed, and Pratt's campaign will likely continue to be scrutinized for how it navigates the intersection of his media persona, business interests, and political aspirations. Voters may watch to see if his substantial sponsorship deals... become a central issue regarding potential conflicts of interest. The denial of the TV show report appears to settle that specific question for now, but the broader tension between his career and the rules for officeholders may persist.