The Hills Stars Sound Off on Spencer Pratt’s Run for Los Angeles Mayor

Spencer Pratt is running for mayor of Los Angeles. Yes, that Spencer Pratt. And because the universe loves synergy, his old Laguna Beach and The Hills crew is suddenly back in the group chat, weighing in with everything from polite support to full-on family crossfire.

Why he jumped in (and where he said it )

Pratt announced his campaign in January 2026 at a public demonstration called "They Let Us Burn," timed to the one-year mark of the Palisades Fire. That wildfire killed 12 people and destroyed more than 6,800 homes near Pacific Palisades — including the place Spencer shared with Heidi Montag and their sons, Gunner and Ryker. So yes, this is personal for him, not just a headline grab.

"The system in Los Angeles isn't struggling, it's fundamentally broken. It is a machine designed to protect the people at the top and the friends they exchange favors with while the rest of us drown in toxic smoke and ash. Business as usual is a death sentence for Los Angeles, and I'm done waiting for someone to take real action. "

In a January interview after the event, he framed the whole run as a transparency play: if he wins, he says that means truth and openness actually broke through. His stated endgame is to shine a light into the darkness — his words, not mine.

How his former costars are reacting

Reactions are all over the map — some cheerleading, some shade, and one sibling going scorched earth online. Here is who said what, and when:

• Kristin Cavallari (April 2026, on "Today With Jenna & Sheinelle") — Easily the friendliest take. She said, "He's on to something, we'll see what happens," and added, "I will always have a soft spot for Spencer, I think he's great." She also pointed out she cannot vote for him because she lives in Tennessee.
• Lauren Conrad (same appearance) — Consider this the diplomatic shrug. When Jenna Bush Hager asked if things were "healed" between her and Spencer, Conrad answered "Sure," then added, "Sorry, you're asking me about people I haven't spoken to in decades." On the campaign itself, she and former Laguna Beach costar Stephen Colletti both noted they live in Orange County and are not eligible to vote in L.A.
• Stephen Colletti (same appearance) — Kept it vague alongside Conrad, reiterating the Orange County thing and sidestepping any real opinion on Pratt's run.
• Stephanie Pratt (February 2026, on X) — Spencer's sister did not mince words. She posted: "Spencer has done great work for the Palisades. But LA does not need another unqualified and inexperienced mayor. A vote for him is a vote for stupidity." She followed with: "He's just trying to stay famous and sell his memoir don't be fooled." And: "At least hire someone with work experience who wasn't in a cult. I'm WORRIED about LA. I have no problem with Spencer playing government but our city needs help."
• Spencer on Stephanie (February 2026, "Need to Talk" podcast) — He pushed back by claiming Stephanie has been "asking for mayor merch every day" and said his campaign is the "only thing" that keeps her happy.

The read

It is undeniably surreal watching a local mayoral race turn into a reality TV reunion episode. Pratt is pitching himself as the anti-status-quo, transparency-first candidate born out of a catastrophe that flattened his own home. Meanwhile, the old cast split looks familiar: a little support, a lot of hedging, and a sibling rivalry that goes nuclear in the group thread (read: X). Also worth noting: some of the loudest opinions are coming from people who cannot vote in L.A. anyway. The actual decision is up to Angelenos — and we will see if the attention translates into votes.