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Drew Carey blasted Spencer Pratt on Threads, urging LA voters to back a competent candidate in the mayoral race against incumbent Karen Bass; Pratt has notable supporters like Joe Rogan and Donald Trump, while his campaign highlights wildfire activism and a reality-TV background as he runs ahead of the June 2 primary.
An AI-generated video that went viral has boosted Spencer Pratt's bid in the Los Angeles mayoral race, giving him momentum against Democrat Karen Bass amid a competitive primary that may proceed to a November runoff. While supporters point to online enthusiasm and even Trump’s nod, many Democrats caution online victories don’t equal votes. A Los Angeles Times poll shows Bass leading Pratt but with Raman close behind, and with mail voting underway to decide the June 2 primary.
Deadline’s interview with Mayor Karen Bass covers her stance on Donald Trump’s endorsement of Spencer Pratt, her push to protect and grow Hollywood production in L.A. through streamlined permits, tax credits, and a film czar, and the limits of her power to stop the Paramount–WBD merger. She also addresses fires, infrastructure, and LA28 costs, plus her views on ICE, the LAPD, endorsements, and the role of truth in politics, highlighting the balance between advocacy and governance as the race heats up.
President Donald Trump publicly expressed support for Spencer Pratt in Pratt’s Los Angeles mayoral bid, telling reporters he’d like to see Pratt do well and calling him a “big MAGA person.” The comments come as Pratt, who has tried to shield his campaign from formal party ties, faces scrutiny from rivals who have tied him to Trump; Pratt says he represents all of L.A. and isn’t running under a party banner, while incumbent Karen Bass and ally Nithya Raman have used the Trump connection to attack Pratt’s candidacy.
Spencer Pratt, the Hills alum running for Los Angeles mayor, says he’ll move out of LA if he loses the June 2 primary or the November election, and would rebuild if he wins using funds from a lawsuit against Gavin Newsom’s state park after last year’s Palisades wildfire. His reality‑show bid centers on the Palisades fire response, with latest polls showing him neck‑and‑neck with Nithya Raman for a November spot behind front‑runner Karen Bass, and he recently hosted a fundraiser as cameras roll.
Spencer Pratt says he’ll relocate his family from Los Angeles if he loses the mayoral primary or general election, blaming the city’s homelessness and drug crisis; he also says he’d use funds from a lawsuit against the city’s water department to rebuild his home if he wins. Pratt is currently staying in a hotel, and polls show Bass leading while Pratt trails Raman in the June race.
Spencer Pratt, running as an independent against Karen Bass and Nithya Raman, outlined an aggressive plan to “clean” LA streets—speeding housing permits with AI, aggressively enforcing laws, and courting billionaire backers to revive Hollywood—while proposing a CDC probe of homeless camps. Union groups launched attack ads branding him Republican, though he remains independent in the race. Polls and debate feedback show Pratt gaining some traction but Bass continuing to lead.
Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt discusses his Los Angeles mayoral campaign in a CBS News interview, promoting a “common sense” approach and arguing incumbents have failed LA; he’s polling second and could become the city’s first Republican mayor since 2001, amid a heated debate with Karen Bass and Nithya Raman, with the June 2 election and a possible November runoff on the horizon.
Former reality star Spencer Pratt launches a nonpartisan bid for Los Angeles mayor, promising to "shake up city hall" despite no political experience, currently polling second behind incumbent Karen Bass as he frames the race around fixing streets and safety after the Palisades fire.
Spencer Pratt delivered a combative, policy-light performance in a Los Angeles mayoral debate that earned praise from Democratic strategists and appears to be moving polling in his direction, with some analysts saying he could clear the June primary. The UCLA poll still shows Bass in the lead and a large share of voters undecided, while Pratt’s viral messaging focuses on crime, homelessness and the cost of living. Experts caution it’s early and question whether his approach can translate into governance.
During NBC4/Telemundo 52's Skirball Cultural Center debate, Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass, councilmember Nithya Raman and reality TV figure Spencer Pratt spar over the Palisades fire response, police staffing and disaster preparedness; Raman accuses Bass and Pratt of colluding against her, Pratt blames Bass for the fire, and Bass defends the city’s emergency readiness and police funding as the race heads toward the June primary and possible runoff.
On a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, Joe Rogan voiced support for Spencer Pratt’s bid to become Los Angeles mayor, noting he’d vote for Pratt if he lived in L.A. (he currently resides in Texas). Pratt aims to unseat incumbent Karen Bass, criticizing the status quo after the Palisades fire and framing his campaign as a mission to revitalize the city.
The Baywatch reboot will continue filming in Venice Beach for the 2026-27 season on Fox after LA Mayor Karen Bass confirmed production will proceed, aided by $21 million in city tax credits. Filming will take place at Venice Beach (outside the Lifeguard Headquarters) and across Los Angeles-area locations including Marina del Rey, Redondo Beach, and Fox’s Century City lot, with Matt Nix as showrunner and a cast led by Stephen Amell.
Comedian David Spade, on his Fly on the Wall podcast with Dana Carvey, blasts California leadership, saying Hollywood is dying and joking “Thanks, Gavin Newsom,” as he assigns blame to Gov. Newsom and Mayor Bass; the discussion, which also touches on industry subsidies and union negotiations to revive production, reflects a broader debate about keeping film and TV jobs in California, with contributions from Jon Voight and Mel Gibson supporting a Trump-era revival plan and officials for Newsom and Bass not commenting.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass signed a proclamation renaming Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day, citing sexual abuse allegations against the late labor leader; the move has Chavez's family’s support and follows broader discussions at the county level about renaming the holiday, with activists also pushing related honors for farmworkers.