The Skinny Confidential Him And Her Show Spencer Pratt On What Fame, Loss, & Starting Over Taught Him About Power And Truth
Feb 2, 2026
Spencer Pratt, reality TV personality turned author and civic activist, reflects on surviving the Palisades wildfire and fighting insurance denials. He discusses rebuilding hurdles, alleged mismanagement, and why those battles pushed him toward a mayoral run. He also teases his new book and how fame prepared him for this public fight.
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Insurance Gaps Worsened Fire Losses
- Insurance companies warned residents and many were dropped days before the Palisades fire, leaving seniors uninsured.
- California Fair Plan caps and new rebuild code costs (caissons) created huge financial gaps for victims like Spencer Pratt.
Everything From Childhood Burned
- Spencer lost a time-capsule home with childhood memorabilia and adult possessions in the blaze.
- He says he "doesn't have anything that wasn't when cloud started," emphasizing total loss.
Rebuilds Create A Lucrative Land Grab
- Spencer argues fiscal incentives and developer interests drive a rebuild windfall for the city and private buyers.
- He claims large tax revenue and developer land purchases create a perverse incentive to rebuild high-value homes.
