In a fiery outburst, comedian Drew Carey has labeled reality TV star Spencer Pratt a “serial scammer” as Pratt campaigns for the position of Los Angeles mayor.
Carey, 68, took to the social media platform Threads to express his disapproval of voters supporting Pratt, 42, in the upcoming mayoral election. Pratt has emerged as a noteworthy challenger to current Mayor Karen Bass.
“If you’re considering voting for Spencer Pratt as Mayor of LA, it’s time to rethink your choice,” Carey wrote. “I get that people are frustrated and dissatisfied, but it’s crucial to support a candidate who is competent, not a serial scammer lacking a soul or moral compass.”
He didn’t hold back, concluding with, “Enough of this guy already.”
Carey’s remarks sparked a mix of reactions, with some agreeing with his stance. One supporter commented, “Thank you, Drew. It’s hard to believe people are seriously considering him for mayor of one of the largest cities in the nation.”
But one comment read, “Name all your competent leaders in Los Angeles right now and their accomplishments.”
Carey isn’t the only celebrity who has voiced their opposition to Pratt becoming Mayor of LA. Chrishell Stause also took to Threads last month, writing, “Can I please implore NO MORE reality star politicians PLEASE! I have nothing against Spencer! In fact I like him on TV! NOT in the government tho😩 CA please pull it together🙏🏼.”
Stause also called out Katharine McPhee after the singer and her husband, David Foster, threw a fundraiser for Pratt at their Brentwood Park home in LA earlier this month.
The “Selling Sunset” alum commented on a TikTok video from influencer Jordy Cray, which detailed McPhee’s dating history — including her 2013 cheating scandal, when she was snapped kissing her “Smash” director, Michael Morris, while still married to her now ex-husband, Nick Cokas. Morris was also married at the time to Broadway star Mary McCormack, and the two are still together.
Stause commented on the video, “One day she will find her real inner confidence but it won’t come until after she is disregarded enough times by the problematic men she backs.”
She added, “An insecure woman will steal your man, and give the worst advice.”
McPhee responded to the drama through a comment on E! News’ Instagram post about the situation, when a follower asked what the “American Idol” contestant said in the first place to set Stause off.
“Honestly I have no idea,” McPhee wrote. “I am just as confused about this controversy as you lmao ❤️.”
Meanwhile, Pratt’s campaign continues to gain momentum.
New campaign disclosures show he raised roughly $2.7 million between April 19 and May 15, nearly equaling the approximately $2.8 million Mayor Bass raised since entering the race in 2024, the California Post reported Friday.