MAGA Explodes at Jimmy Kimmel Over Spencer Pratt Takedown
Late-night host’s viral jab at failed mayoral candidate sparks MAGA backlash and celebrity feuds
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📍 How it ended
The story centered on Jimmy Kimmel’s public mockery of Spencer Pratt after his failed Los Angeles mayoral bid, including a viral U-Haul offer. The controversy flared briefly before fading without further major developments in coverage.
Epilogue added 152d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Jimmy Kimmel mocked Spencer Pratt, a failed Los Angeles mayoral candidate, during his show by referencing his past *The Hills* fame and offering to rent him a U-Haul to leave the city. The segment went viral, with Pratt responding publicly to the criticism.
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Quick answers
Did Spencer Pratt actually lose the L.A. mayoral race?
Coverage confirms Pratt was a failed mayoral candidate, though no specific election results or dates are provided.
Is Meghan McCain’s criticism tied to her political affiliation?
McCain’s statement is framed in conservative media as part of a broader critique of Kimmel’s tone, but her personal or political motives are not detailed in the headlines.
Will Jimmy Kimmel face professional consequences over the segment?
Coverage does not yet specify any direct repercussions, but McCain’s call for his removal signals potential backlash from advertisers or networks.
Coverage (6)
- Failed Mayoral Candidate Spencer Pratt Responds to Jimmy Kimmel’s Offer to Help Him Move Out of LA Yahoo · 156d ago
- Jimmy Kimmel uses 'The Hills' clips to diss Spencer Pratt's mayor run USA Today · 156d ago
- Spencer Pratt responds to Jimmy Kimmel saying he would rent him a U-Haul to leave LA KOMO · 156d ago
- Meghan McCain wants Jimmy Kimmel 'off air' for good, slams him as 'mean, heartless bastard' Entertainment Weekly · 156d ago
- Jimmy Kimmel Rents Spencer Pratt a U-Haul After He Loses L.A. Mayoral Race: ‘We Are So, So Sorry to See You Go’ Variety · 156d ago
- MAGA Explodes at Jimmy Kimmel Over Spencer Pratt Takedown The Daily Beast · 156d ago
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