Jimmy Kimmel Roasts Spencer Pratt’s L.A. Mayor Bid as Straight Out of the ‘Trump Playbook’ but 22% of Voters Are Still Buying It
‘Another narcissist looking for attention.’
Jimmy Kimmel just eviscerated Spencer Pratt’s bid to become Los Angeles mayor, calling it a carbon copy of the Trump playbook. During his May 27 monologue on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the late-night host tore into Pratt’s lack of qualifications, his reality TV past, and the fact that 22% of voters are actually considering him. Kimmel compared Pratt’s political ambitions to Trump’s rise from reality TV to the White House, warning Angelenos not to fall for the same trick twice.
According to Us Weekly, Pratt, best known for his role on The Hills, jumped into the mayoral race after losing his Pacific Palisades home in the 2025 California wildfires. Kimmel acknowledged that Pratt’s frustration over the disaster is understandable, but said that didn’t mean he’s fit to run a city with a $14 billion budget.
“He’s angry about the same problems a lot of people here are angry about,” Kimmel said. “Does he have solutions to those problems? No. But at least he’s acknowledging that they are problems.” The comedian pointed out that Pratt’s sudden political relevance is giving him exactly what he wants – attention, and that’s a dangerous game.
Kimmel didn’t stop there in his criticism
He called Pratt “another narcissist looking for attention,” drawing a direct line between his campaign and Trump’s 2016 run. “Donald Trump ran for president because his TV show was going to get canceled and he wanted to be relevant again,” Kimmel claimed. “The difference between Donald Trump and this guy is Donald Trump actually had a job before he was on a reality show. He wasn’t good at the job,” he said.
Kimmel added, “He got all the money for it from his dad. The only thing he was good at was promoting himself, and it turned out that was enough.” The comparison is brutal, but the host’s point is clear – letting a reality star with no political experience run a major city is a recipe for disaster.
What’s even more alarming is that Pratt isn’t just a fringe candidate. According to The Hollywood Reporter, a UC Berkeley-L.A. Times poll shows him at 22% among likely voters, just four points behind incumbent Karen Bass and three behind City Council member Nithya Raman.
Kimmel hammered home the absurdity of the situation, pointing out Pratt’s history of financial mismanagement. He and his wife, Heidi Montag, famously blew through $10 million on extravagant purchases, including a $1 million crystal collection. “That’s the guy 22% of you want to be mayor of Los Angeles when the Olympics come to town,” Kimmel said. “You gotta be kidding me with this?”
Pratt’s campaign has been a masterclass in self-promotion
The late-night host called out Pratt’s hypocrisy, noting that while he’s filming campaign videos from a trailer on his burned-out property, he’s actually living in the Hotel Bel-Air. “Yet, still, there’s a group of people, many of which believe themselves to be liberals, who are so angry they’re willing to overlook this.” It’s a scathing indictment of how easily voters can be swayed by a familiar face, even if that face belongs to someone with zero political experience.
Kimmel also took aim at Pratt’s lack of substance. While Pratt has made campaign promises about boosting fire response resources and tackling homelessness, Kimmel isn’t convinced. “You think this guy wants to sit through city council meetings all day talking about zoning? No, he wants to be a star again,” Kimmel said.
“And guess what? It’s working. He’s everywhere. People show up to see him speak. He’s doing interviews. He’s making deals for a new reality show.” It’s a cycle that feels all too familiar, and Kimmel is urging voters not to fall for it again.
The comedian didn’t spare Los Angeles’ current leadership either
He admitted that the city is suffering, and that’s part of why Pratt’s message is resonating with some voters. “Let’s be honest, this city is a mess,” Kimmel said. “That became obvious during the [Pacific Palisades] fires. But the people running this city, when you say, ‘This city is a mess,’ they go, ‘No, actually, it isn’t and we’re doing a lot.’
And we look around and go, ‘I’m not seeing it.’” It’s a frustration many Angelenos share, but Kimmel made it clear that Pratt isn’t the solution. “If you don’t want to vote for Karen Bass on June 2, I get it,” he said. “But you better find somebody else to vote for, and preferably someone who isn’t wasting our time and money to get himself back on television.”
Pratt, of course, isn’t taking the criticism lying down. He fired back with a typically cheeky response, “Jimmy’s secretly voting for me.” It’s a classic Pratt move, deflecting with humor, but Kimmel’s monologue cuts deeper.
The late-night host isn’t just mocking Pratt, he’s sounding the alarm. With the primary just days away on June 2, and the top two candidates advancing to a runoff, Pratt’s 22% could be enough to keep him in the race. That’s a terrifying thought for anyone who remembers how Trump’s reality TV fame translated into real political power.
(Featured image: Erin Scott)
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