Stephanie Pratt Reverses Course on Spencer Pratt’s Los Angeles Mayor Bid, Says She Was Wrong Not to Support Him

Stephanie Pratt has publicly reversed her earlier criticism of brother Spencer Pratt’s campaign for Los Angeles mayor, saying she was wrong to dismiss supporters of his run. In a statement emailed to Vanity Fair, the Hills alum admitted she had told people they were “idiots” if they voted for him, but now says she misjudged him.

The shift marks a major change from February, when Stephanie sharply attacked Spencer on social media. At the time, she accused him of chasing publicity, clinging to fame, and lacking the competence needed to help Los Angeles. She also referenced some of his past controversies, making her opposition to his campaign very clear.

Stephanie now says the devastation caused by the Palisades Fire changed her view. According to her statement, Spencer has spent months investigating what went wrong before and after the wildfire disaster, including mistakes, negligence, and failures in the emergency response. The fire destroyed homes, including property owned by Spencer and Heidi Montag, and left a lasting impact on Los Angeles communities.

Spencer announced his mayoral campaign on January 7, the one-year anniversary of the deadly fires that tore through Pacific Palisades and Altadena. The disaster killed 12 people and sparked anger over city leadership and how emergency services responded. Since entering the race, Spencer has presented himself as an anti-establishment candidate focused on exposing corruption and failures at City Hall.

His campaign has drawn attention from both supporters and critics. Among those backing him are singer Katharine McPhee and music producer David Foster, who have publicly shown support for his political push. But other Hollywood figures have been openly hostile. Drew Carey criticized Spencer and his supporters in a harsh Threads post, calling him a “serial scammer without a soul or moral compass.” Lisa Rinna has also spoken out against the campaign.

Despite the backlash, Spencer has continued to embrace the controversy and frame his candidacy as a response to what he says is failed leadership in Los Angeles. He has argued in speeches that the city has protected elites while ordinary residents suffer, especially after the wildfire crisis.

The latest twist is that Spencer no longer has his sister as an opponent. Stephanie’s public change of heart gives his campaign a new and unexpected boost, even as debate over his qualifications and motives continues. Whether that support translates into real momentum with voters remains to be seen, but the siblings’ political split has now turned into a surprising show of unity.