Speaking on the red carpet, the 62‑year‑old Rinna admitted she wasn't ready to name a preferred candidate but was clear that she doesn't think another reality TV star should lead Los Angeles. She expressed affection for Pratt personally while arguing the city needs someone with different credentials.
Spencer Pratt launched an independent mayoral bid in January after his home was lost in the Pacific Palisades wildfire. In campaign material filmed beside an Airstream at the site, he blamed Mayor Karen Bass and councilwoman Nithya Raman for the city's troubles. After TMZ reported he had been staying at the Hotel Bel‑Air instead of the trailer, Pratt did not deny it and used social posts to fault local leadership for the fire's consequences.