Spencer Pratt's LA mayor bid

Former reality TV personality Spencer Pratt is emerging as a serious contender in the Los Angeles mayoral race after being declared the winner of a recent debate.

Pratt has gained significant momentum by criticizing incumbent Mayor Karen Bass over her handling of city wildfires and the ongoing homelessness crisis.

In a surprising turn, Mayor Bass has reportedly withdrawn from an upcoming forum, a move Pratt's supporters claim is a sign of his growing influence.

Pratt's campaign, which blends populist rhetoric with his celebrity status, has drawn comparisons to other unconventional political rises in the U.S.