Former "The Price is Right" host Drew Carey publicly urged Los Angeles voters to reject independent mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt.
The clash highlights a growing tension between celebrity visibility and political viability as Los Angeles prepares for its mayoral selection process. While Pratt is running as an independent, the public condemnation from a well-known figure like Carey may influence voter perception regarding the candidate's character.
Carey shared his views on the Threads platform, where he described Pratt as a "serial scammer without a soul or moral compass" [1, 2]. He said voters who endorse or vote for Pratt need to "get their head out of their ass" [1].
Carey said he understands the desire for voters to be angry or unsatisfied with the current state of the city, but argued that they should support a more competent candidate instead [1, 3]. These comments come as the city looks toward the June primaries [2].
While some reports suggest the conflict is a personal dispute, Carey's focus remained on the qualifications of the candidate. He specifically targeted Pratt's perceived lack of morality and competence to lead the city [1, 3].
There is a contradiction in some reporting regarding Carey's own status in the race. One source suggested Carey was making gains in the mayoral race [1], but other reports clarify that Carey is not a candidate and is simply commenting on Pratt's campaign [2, 3].
“"serial scammer without a soul or moral compass"”
This confrontation underscores the volatile intersection of celebrity culture and local politics in Los Angeles. By framing the debate around 'competence' versus 'scamming,' Carey is attempting to shift the conversation from a protest vote against the establishment to a critique of the specific candidate's ethics.
