Reality television personality Spencer Pratt has announced a bold plan to leave Los Angeles and seek a new version of the American Dream elsewhere if his bid for the city’s mayoral seat falls short against Karen Bass. Pratt, known for his role on “The Hills,” has launched a campaign that resonates with some Angelenos dissatisfied with the current leadership, aiming to surpass Councilwoman Nithya Raman and challenge Bass for the position.
During an appearance on the Adam Carolla Show, Pratt declared his intentions to leave the city should his political aspirations not come to fruition. “If Karen Bass is re-elected or Nithya Raman takes office, I will abandon my efforts to settle in LA,” he stated.
The reality star expressed his desire to relocate his family to a place where his children won’t be exposed to what he described as “naked zombies,” a metaphor for the issues he perceives in Los Angeles. Pratt envisions a future where his family can live out the American Dream without the challenges he associates with the city’s current governance.
This decision is deeply personal for Pratt, whose $3.8 million home was destroyed in the Palisades fire that swept through the California city in January last year. He emphasized that he has no intention of rebuilding if the current leadership remains in power, underscoring the significant impact of his potential move.
‘I’ll go find somewhere my kids will not have to see naked zombies and I can have the last American Dream somewhere. I will not rebuild if these people are in charge.’
Pratt was referring to rebuilding his $3.8 million home, which he lost in the Palisades fire that ripped through the California city in January of last year.
Carolla then mentioned to Pratt that a nearby reservoir, which holds water for the Pacific Palisades area was bone dry. It was dry at the time of the fires.
Pratt continued: ‘Right now it’s empty because they want $20 million to build a new cover. These people are diabolical.’
His remarks about ‘naked zombies’ come as the city continues to battle problems concerning drugs and homelessness.
Pratt revealed his plan while speaking on the Adam Carolla Show, seen here
On a recent walk through the city’s Harbor freeway corridor the Daily Mail witnessed one woman wandering aimlessly through the streets
Spencer Pratt, 42, has broken silence on claims that his bid for Los Angeles mayor is being filmed for a reality TV show; seen in January in NYC
On a walk through of the city’s Harbor freeway corridor the Daily Mail witnessed one woman wandering aimlessly through the streets while completely unclothed.
Pratt launched his campaign after becoming a vocal critic of Bass’s tenure as mayor and her lack of action against the problems, while also attacking her after losing his home.
The star accused Bass of mismanaging the response to the fires, which went on to burn down over 11,000 other structures and cause billions in damage.
He has also made fixing Los Angeles’ issues with homelessness and drug use central to his candidacy.
The aspiring politician previously said he would much rather face only Raman in the election without Bass.
‘All the unions support Mayor Bass,’ he said. ‘You think it’s easier to run against the incumbent mayor with all the unions, or a random city council member who has been a failure for six years?’
Although he registered as a Republican for the election, Pratt said his campaign is not centered on party affiliation.
Polls show Pratt making gains before voters head to the polls on June 2, with the election heading to a runoff on November 3 if no candidate wins over 50 percent.
Pratt is going up against incumbent Mayor Karen bass, seen here earlier this month
Pratt’s $3.8 million family home was burned in the Palisades fire in January 2025
Pratt registered at 14 percent support in a UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies Poll last month, coming behind Bass at 25 percent and Raman at 17 percent.
His chance of winning surged after a headline-grabbing debate performance against his rivals last week.
Pratt has overtaken Raman after eviscerating her on the debate stage, the latest odds reveal.
The market gives Pratt a 28 percent chance of capturing the mayor’s office compared to Raman’s 20 percent, with Bass in the lead on 48 percent.
Pratt has made fixing Los Angeles’ issues with homelessness and drug use central to his candidacy
Homeless encampments are seen here on a sidewalk in the California city
Voters are just weeks away from casting their ballots, and Pratt appears to have timed his campaign blitz just in time, with his odds more than doubling in the past month.
At a debate on Wednesday night, Pratt was declared the winner over Bass and Raman by 79 percent of viewers polled by NBC, as his brash style won praise from many.
Pratt especially dominated Raman, reducing her to a ‘random city council member’ in a jibe at Raman that went viral on social media.
The remark came as Raman accused the ex-The Hills star of teaming up with Bass to drive her out of the race, claiming they want to run only against each other ‘because they think that is what will help them win.’
After the comment drew laughs from the audience, Pratt mocked the notion as he said: ‘Mayor Bass and I are definitely not working together. I blame this person for burning my house down.’
