It seemed an odd choice when self-confessed hate figure Spencer decided to enter the realm of politics, a world where charm is often more influential than policy.

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.

The ex-reality TV star's redemption arc ushered in a new era of the influencer candidate and reframed the city's narrative around homelessness.

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…

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Pratt's campaign, endorsed by President Donald Trump, was a blend of celebrity appeal – amplified by AI-generated videos – and a raw expression of public frustration

Los Angeles was never the hellscape Spencer Pratt claimed it was. But he's found a way to make a divided city even more so.

The hype surrounding Pratt’s AI-enhanced bid couldn’t overcome the fact that he was running a MAGA campaign in a Democratic city.

The ex-reality TV star, who lost his home in the Pacific Palisades fire, cast himself as the antidote to the city’s woes

It seemed an odd choice when self-confessed hate figure Spencer decided to enter the realm of politics, a world where charm is often more influential than policy.

Spencer Pratt's improbable Los Angeles mayoral run may be over, but questions about his political future are only beginning.