Spencer Pratt’s improbable rise from reality television personality to national political sensation ended when he failed to qualify for the runoff to challenge Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.

Pratt dropped to third with 25.8% of the vote as he was beaten to the runoff by incumbent Mayor Karen Bass and progressive Nithya Raman when AP called the race.

Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt has lost significant ground in his bid to become mayor of Los Angeles.