Jimmy Kimmel took aim at Spencer Pratt's Los Angeles mayoral campaign on his ABC late-night show Wednesday. The Jimmy Kimmel Live! host called the reality TV star's political run a desperate bid for attention.
"Are we really going to risk repeating that mistake we made with [previous political figure]?" Kimmel asked his audience. He suggested Pratt was using City Hall as a platform for personal glory.
Pratt's campaign has gained traction with LA voters, a development that's caught major media attention. According to reporting from Deadline Hollywood, the The Hills alumnus has mounted a credible challenge.
Kimmel's monologue reflected concerns among Hollywood insiders about a reality star with a camera-hungry reputation potentially holding the mayor's office.
Pratt has not yet responded to the late-night ribbing. Given his history of social media responses, a reply could be forthcoming. The reality star has never shied away from public feuds, and being mocked on network television typically triggers a response.
The campaign raises a question for LA voters: Is Pratt running to address potholes and homelessness, or is this an attention play for a man whose career has been built on manufactured drama?
Kimmel is not alone in his skepticism. With Pratt still climbing in the polls, it appears LA voters may not be listening to the late-night crowd.
