Former reality television star Spencer Pratt has responded sharply to comedian Chelsea Handler after she released a profanity-laced video attacking his Los Angeles mayoral campaign, comparing him to Donald Trump and questioning whether a reality star should hold political office.

Handler Attacks Political Credentials

Handler posted a video to social media on Friday targeting Pratt’s candidacy ahead of the June 2 primary election. While pouring a drink, she criticized what she described as unqualified candidates entering politics. The comedian specifically referenced his reality television background and lack of government experience as disqualifying factors. Handler declared the standards for political candidates had fallen dramatically and urged voters to reject such candidates. The attack reignited a feud dating back to the late 2000s when Handler regularly criticized Pratt and his wife on her show Chelsea Lately.

Pratt Counters With Serious Allegations

Pratt responded by sharing a clip from comedian Shane Gillis that made damaging claims about Handler’s past. The clip alleged Handler attended a dinner at Jeffrey Epstein’s residence in 2010. Pratt amplified the accusation by claiming the dinner included a small guest list featuring Prince Andrew and Woody Allen. The exchange occurred amid ongoing tensions in the comedy world following a May 10 Netflix event at the Kia Forum where Handler and Gillis clashed during a roast of Kevin Hart. The political and entertainment worlds collided as the personal feud escalated into the mayoral campaign.

Fire Disaster Fuels Campaign

Pratt has positioned himself as an outsider candidate focused on city leadership failures and disaster response. He lost his Pacific Palisades home in the Palisades Fire that destroyed over 18,000 structures across the area. Pratt has repeatedly criticized current Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass for what he characterizes as negligence in handling the disaster. When reports emerged claiming he was staying at the Hotel Bel-Air, Pratt pushed back on social media, asking why media outlets were not discussing why he needed temporary housing. He blamed Bass directly for allowing his home and those of 6,000 neighbors to burn. The fire disaster has become central to his campaign messaging as he gains momentum heading into the primary election.