Lisa Rinna dismisses Spencer Pratt mayoral bid: ‘We’ve already done that’

Actress and reality television personality Lisa Rinna has weighed in on Spencer Pratt’s campaign to become the next mayor of Los Angeles, saying she does not believe “a reality star” should lead the city.

Speaking on the red carpet at the 2026 American Music Awards on Monday, Rinna admitted she was still undecided about who should become Los Angeles’ next mayor, but quickly ruled out reality television personalities for the role.

“I am gonna say I don't know yet. Not a reality star, though. I'm sorry. I love him, but we've already done that, we're not going to do that again,” Rinna said during an interview with Variety.

The 62-year-old later joked that her own background in reality television made her unqualified for public office as well.

“Listen, I'm a reality person,” Rinna said. “You wouldn't want me as mayor, really. I mean, let's just face it.”

Despite her criticism, Rinna praised Pratt personally and acknowledged that his campaign appears to have gained traction.

“I love him. I think he's amazing,” she added. “He could be, I mean … he's got power behind him, it seems, but I don't know.”

Pratt, best known for appearing on MTV’s The Hills, launched his independent mayoral campaign in January after the devastating Pacific Palisades wildfire destroyed the home he shared with wife Heidi Montag.

Since entering the race, Pratt has repeatedly criticized Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and city councilwoman Nithya Raman over their handling of wildfire recovery efforts.

In one campaign advertisement filmed beside an Airstream trailer parked at the site of his destroyed home, Pratt blamed city leadership for the crisis facing Los Angeles.

“This is where I live,” Pratt said in the ad.

Earlier this month, TMZ reported that Pratt had been staying at the Hotel Bel-Air instead of living in the trailer.

Responding on X, Pratt defended himself by pointing to the wildfire devastation that left thousands displaced.

“Karen Bass let my home burn down. Also 6,000 of my neighbors,” Pratt wrote.