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Drew Carey Calls Spencer Pratt Scammer Before Primary

Published 25 May 2026

Drew Carey, the longtime host of "The Price Is Right," has publicly denounced the mayoral candidacy of Spencer Pratt, calling the former reality television star a "serial scammer" in a blunt social media post. The criticism, posted on Threads ahead of Los Angeles's June 2 primary election, has ignited a public feud between the comedian and the political newcomer.

Carey urged city residents to reconsider any support for Pratt. "Anyone who votes for, or endorses Spencer Pratt for Mayor of LA needs to get their head out of their a," Carey wrote. He continued, "I understand being angry/unsatisfied, but at least get behind someone competent and not some serial scammer without a soul or moral compass."

Pratt, 42, is best known as a cast member of the reality series "The Hills" alongside his wife, Heidi Montag. He announced his candidacy in January, positioning himself as an independent outsider challenging the political establishment. His campaign launch followed the loss of his home in the 2025 Palisades wildfire, an event that he and other residents have blamed on city mismanagement. In a lawsuit filed earlier this year, Pratt and other property owners accused the Los Angeles...

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