Jimmy Kimmel is launching a scathing critique against reality television star Spencer Pratt, who has recently entered the local political arena. 

The late-night host used his massive broadcast platform to explicitly condemn Pratt’s mayoral campaign. 

Through a series of sharp comparisons, the comedian warned viewers about the dangers of electing an attention-seeking media figure to manage a major metropolitan area.

Jimmy Kimmel Criticizes Spencer Pratt’s Sudden Mayoral Campaign

The 58-year-old comedian used his opening monologue on the Wednesday, May 27 episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” to heavily criticize Pratt’s bid to become the mayor of Los Angeles.

Comparing the situation to Donald Trump’s transition from reality television host to president in 2015, the late-night host argued that the former star of “The Hills” is simply using public office to regain his personal fame. 

Pratt officially entered the political race against incumbent Mayor Karen Bass following the devastating 2025 California wildfires, which destroyed the Pacific Palisades residence he shared with his wife. 

Kimmel acknowledged that the 42-year-old candidate has a completely valid reason to be furious about losing his house, but firmly stated that personal tragedy does not qualify someone to govern a massive city.

According to the comedian, the reality star’s moderate level of fame has enabled him to hijack local news coverage and social media platforms to gain an audience. 

“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. 

“But this hole has now given birth to Spencer Pratt, who is running for mayor. Another narcissist looking for attention,” he added.

The television host explained that the aspiring politician grew up rich and popular, and after losing both his wealth and status over the years, he is simply addicted to the newfound public attention. 

The Comedian’s Family Was Recently Involved In A Dispute With A Local Bakery

The growing traction behind Pratt’s mayoral campaign comes a few days after a localized business conflict broke out, involving Kimmel’s own household. The neighborhood drama unfolded inside Vicente Foods, a long-standing grocery establishment. 

The bakery’s owner, Danielle, revealed that she intentionally designed and sold specialty cookies dedicated to Pratt’s campaign because his public criticisms of the city’s handling of the 2025 wildfires were deeply connected to her personal experiences. 

According to The Blast, Danielle explained that her commercial was a genuine gesture of appreciation for his vocal stance, as she believed the candidate had actively stepped up to support the community during a period of extreme crisis. 

However, the promotional snacks quickly drew sharp backlash from local critics, pulling the late-night host’s family directly into the brewing controversy amid accusations over complaints about the political treats.

Spencer Pratt Defended The Baker Amid The Drama

The local cookie controversy soon rapidly escalated into a full-blown political flashpoint as Pratt stepped up to defend the local business owner. Following the initial friction over the campaign-themed pastries at Vicente Foods, the mayoral candidate publicly aligned himself with the baker. 

“That woman (Kimmel) was trying to stop somebody from trying to support their family,” Pratt stated. 

“I hope they (Kimmel’s family) go support a fire victim that lost everything and maybe make amends and buy some of these cookies, I think that would be a good apology,” he added, per The Blast. 

How Spencer Pratt Reacted To An Unexpected Political Commentary From Donald Trump

The ongoing community drama and accusations of celebrity interference have not slowed the momentum of Pratt’s campaign, which has now caught Trump’s attention. 

The former star of “The Hills” unexpectedly found himself at the center of nationwide political conversations after Trump openly commented on the Los Angeles mayoral race. While departing Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday morning, the president was directly questioned by reporters regarding potential similarities between himself and the local candidate.

According to The Blast, Trump reacted positively to the run, stating, “I’d like to see him do well. He’s a character.”

The president admitted during the brief press exchange that he does not have a personal relationship with the mayoral hopeful, but he suggested that he believes the reality star aligns with his political movement.

Spencer Pratt Directed Hard-Hitting Claims at Entertainment Critics

The intense national scrutiny of Spencer’s political alignments has only made him more combative toward his critics.

As the crucial June 2 primary election draws closer and the debate over his candidacy intensifies, the reality star is refusing to back down in the face of industry opposition. 

The aspiring politician took to his X account to lash out at comedians Drew Carey and Chelsea Handler after both voiced strong disapproval of his mayoral run. 

Refusing to ignore their negative commentary, the candidate attempted to discredit his detractors by linking them to the notorious Epstein scandal. 

“Isn’t it weird how the two comedians histrionically lashing out against me are both in the ‘Epstein Files’? What are the odds?” he captioned his public post, as reported by The Blast.