Spencer Pratt spoke with the media outside Don Antonio's restaurant on 2 June 2026 in Los Angeles, California. The former reality TV star has conceded the Los Angeles mayor's race but declared 'war' against the two candidates advancing to the general election.
Pratt's Concession and New Phase
In a video posted on social media on Friday, Pratt stated that 'the campaign portion of my mission to save Los Angeles is coming to a close,' but he emphasized that his efforts are far from over. Notably, he did not contest the election results, despite former President Donald Trump's unfounded claims that the race was 'rigged.' Trump, who endorsed Pratt, had called California's elections 'crooked.'
Advancing Candidates
On Monday, progressive city councilmember Nithya Raman edged out Pratt to advance in the mayoral race. She will face incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in the November general election. Pratt had previously threatened to leave Los Angeles if he did not win, but in his latest video, he indicated he is just beginning his campaign to 'save' the city.
Threats and Recordings
In the video, Pratt claimed to possess damaging information about one of the advancing candidates. 'We have some recordings of one of your exalted candidates doing and saying something that would make her resign in shame. I was saving it for the general election,' he said. Pratt also criticized the political establishment, stating, 'I didn't get in this for political power, I got in this to expose this corrupt machine. Nothing's changed.'
Background of Pratt's Campaign
Pratt launched his mayoral campaign in January on the one-year anniversary of the Palisades fire, the largest wildfire in Los Angeles county history, which destroyed his Pacific Palisades home. His campaign centered on concerns about wildfires and the future of Los Angeles, framing the city as facing an apocalyptic moment. As a registered Republican in a heavily Democratic city, Pratt faced an uphill battle, even with Trump's endorsement in May. He frequently fielded questions about his lack of political experience, being best known for his role on MTV's reality series The Hills (2006-2010).
In a May interview with podcast host Adam Carolla, Pratt said he would be 'done with trying to live in LA' if Bass or Raman were elected. However, in Friday's video, he declared, 'I'm moving on to the next, more interesting phase. I don't have campaign laws hamstringing me now. It's war.' He added, 'You think your election is going to stop me. If you want to stop me, you're going to have to fucking kill me.'
This article was amended on 13 June 2026 to correct the years The Hills aired.
