The race for Los Angeles City Hall just got a dose of reality TV drama that no one saw coming. Meghan McCain is making a bold prediction about the city’s future, and it involves a familiar face from MTV’s iconic series The Hills.
On Wednesday, April , the -year-old former The View panelist took to X (formerly Twitter) to declare that Spencer Pratt is not just a candidate—he is a winner. “I’m telling you this guy is going to win,” McCain wrote, reacting to a campaign video that has quickly set social media ablaze.
A Tale of Two Cities
The buzz started when Pratt, , released a hard-hitting campaign ad that contrasted the lifestyles of the political elite with his own current reality. In the clip, Pratt visits the L.A.-area homes of current Mayor Karen Bass and rival candidate Councilwoman Nithya Raman.
“This is where Mayor Bass lives. Notice something? Or, here where Nithya Raman’s $ million mansion sits,” Pratt says in the video. “They don’t have to live in the mess they’ve created.”
In a startling pivot, the ad cuts to Pratt standing in front of a trailer. He revealed that he and his wife, Heidi Montag, have been living there with their two sons, Gunner, , and Ryker, , after losing their home in the devastating California wildfires.
“This is where I live,” Pratt says. “They let my home burn down. I know what the consequences of failed leadership are. That’s why I’m running for mayor… We are going to get the golden age of Los Angeles back.”
The Internet Weighs In
The emotional footage has sparked a massive wave of reactions across platforms. While some fans are skeptical, others are beginning to take the “King of Crystals” seriously as he rises in recent polls.
Pratt’s bid has already secured some heavy-hitting endorsements. Podcasting giant Joe Rogan and former The Hills costar Kristin Cavallari have both voiced their support.
“I think Spencer running for mayor is fing genius,” Cavallari teased during an episode of her Let’s Be Honest podcast. “Because I think everyone in politics—I don’t care what side you’re on—everyone is corrupt.”
Family Feuds and Dissenting Voices
However, the campaign isn’t without its critics—and some of the loudest pushback is coming from inside the family. Spencer’s sister, Stephanie Pratt, made it clear she won’t be voting for her brother.
“A vote for him is a vote for stupidity,” Stephanie tweeted, urging voters not to elect “another unqualified and inexperienced mayor.” She suggested her brother’s run might be a calculated move to sell his upcoming memoir, The Guy You Loved to Hate, which is set for release next year.
The Hollywood community is also split. Community actress Yvette Nicole Brown expressed her frustration on Threads, suggesting that Pratt’s fundraising success is a sign that the “nation is unserious,” drawing comparisons to other reality stars who successfully transitioned into politics.
What Is Next for Pratt?
Pratt originally announced his candidacy on the anniversary of the Palisades Fire, a tragedy that deeply affected his family and thousands of other Angelenos. During a public demonstration titled “They Let Us Burn,” he slammed the current system as “fundamentally broken” and a “machine designed to protect the people at the top.”
Whether you love him or hate him, Pratt’s journey from the villain of The Hills to a legitimate mayoral contender is the comeback story no one had on their bingo card. With Meghan McCain’s stamp of approval and a viral ad campaign, the “Golden Age” Pratt is promising might be closer than his critics think.
