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.