Drew Carey has launched a blistering attack on Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt, branding him a 'serial scammer' in a social media rant. The Price is Right host, 68, took to Threads to criticise the reality star, who is best known for playing the villain on The Hills alongside his wife Heidi Montag.
Pratt, 42, announced his bid for LA mayor in January, campaigning on a platform to dismantle 'California's entrenched political establishment', which he blames for the devastation caused by the 2025 LA wildfires. In his post, Carey advised against voting for Pratt, telling anyone planning to do so to 'get their head out of their ass'. He added: 'I understand being angry/unsatisfied, but at least get behind someone competent and not some serial scammer without a soul or moral compass. F*** this guy already.'
Pratt is one of 12 candidates challenging incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in the 2026 LA mayoral election. Primaries are set for 2 June, with the top two candidates moving to the general election in November, unless a candidate secures over 50 per cent of the vote. Polls currently show Bass leading, followed by Nithya Raman and Pratt.
Running as an independent despite being a registered Republican, Pratt explained his decision on The View in January, stating: 'This is not a partisan race. I’m not a political person... But when they burn your house down, and you start looking at the people that I paid my taxes to, and they fail at such a level, we need to be honest and have the truth and transparency.' He first announced his candidacy at a 'They Let Us Burn' rally in the Palisades Village.
The Independent has contacted Pratt’s representative for comment on Carey’s remarks.
