Spencer Pratt, the former "The Hills" star, announced on June 3 that his bid for Los Angeles mayor ended following the June 2 primary, where he failed to reach the November runoff. In a fiery concession speech, he apologized for his tactics but warned that his crusade against what he called a "corrupt machine" was only beginning.

June 2 Primary Results Leave Pratt Out of the Runoff

The Los Angeles municipal election on June 2, 2026, saw incumbent Mayor Karen Bass secure the top spot and City Councilmember Nithya Raman claim the second place, both advancing to the November ballot. Pratt, 42 , finished well outside the top two, prompting his immediate withdrawal from the race. According to the primary results reported by the city clerk, no other outsider candidates managed to break the two‑candidate threshold.

Pratt’s Concession Speech Targets Mayor Bass and Councilmember Raman

During his concession address, Pratt singled out Mayor Bass and Councilmember Raman, calling both "morons" and accusing them of steering a city on the brink of collapse. He linked shuttered restaurants, potholes, reduced public services, and rising crime directly to what he described as "corrupt communists" in power. The speech, posted on his Instagram Live, featured the reality star promising to release "damaging recordings" of an unnamed candidate, a claim that remains unverified.

From Campaign Stunts to Full‑Time Activism

Pratt’s campaign relied heavily on confrontational social‑media videos, stunt‑style events, and attack ads filmed outside opponents’ homes. He framed the election as a choice between "dumb and dumber," arguing that the political establishment protected itself regardless of the outcome.. in his concession, he said he would no longer need to worry about offending voter blocs, allowing him to focus exclusively on daily criticism of city officials.

Historical Echoes : Celebrity Candidates in L.A. Politics

The Los Angeles mayoral race has seen several celebrity entrants in recent years, from actors to reality‑TV personalities, each hoping to leverage fame into political capital. Pratt’s brief surge mirrors the 2020 bid of former NFL star Marcus Allen, who also failed to advance past the primary despite heavy media attention. As noted by political analyst Maria Torres, "Celebrity candidates often generate short‑term buzz but struggle to translate that into sustained voter support, especially in a city as diverse and issue‑foused as L.A."

Who Will Verify Pratt’s Alleged Recordings?

Pratt claimed to possess audio that could force a resignation, yet he offered no evidence and did not name the target. the lack of concrete proof leaves a gap that could either fuel further controversy or fade as antoher unsubstantiated accusation. Reporters from the Los Angeles Times have reached out for comment but have not received a response as of this writing.