History of Spencer Pratt in Timeline

Spencer Pratt is an American reality television personality known for his role on the MTV reality show 'The Hills.' He gained notoriety through his relationship with Heidi Montag, a fellow cast member, which fueled drama and a highly publicized feud with Lauren Conrad. Pratt's involvement significantly shaped the show's narrative, making him a prominent figure in early 2000s pop culture. He later appeared on other reality shows, solidifying his status as a reality TV personality. He has also recently run for political office.

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August 14, 1983: Spencer Pratt's Birth

On August 14, 1983, Spencer William Pratt was born.

2005: First Television Appearance in The Princes of Malibu

In 2005, Spencer Pratt made his first television appearance in the reality series "The Princes of Malibu", where he served as manager/publicist/agent/stylist for Brody Jenner.

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2006: Development of The Hills

In 2006, MTV developed "The Hills", a spin-off of "Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County", chronicling the lives of Lauren Conrad, Heidi Montag, Audrina Patridge, and Whitney Port.

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2007: Dating Heidi Montag and Friendship Deterioration

In 2007, Spencer Pratt began dating Heidi Montag and moved in with her, leading to the deterioration of her friendship with Lauren Conrad, after Conrad suspected that Pratt was responsible for rumors of a sex tape involving her and Jason Wahler.

2007: Dating Heidi Montag and Joining The Hills

In 2007, Spencer Pratt began dating Heidi Montag, a cast member on "The Hills", and subsequently joined the series. This relationship caused a feud between Montag and Lauren Conrad.

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April 2009: Speidi Marriage

In April 2009, Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag, known as "Speidi", got married.

April 25, 2009: Wedding Ceremony

On April 25, 2009, Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag held a wedding ceremony in Pasadena, California, following their elopement in Mexico.

2009: How I Met Your Mother appearance

In 2009, Spencer and Heidi appeared as themselves on the How I Met Your Mother episode "Benefits".

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May 2010: Final Appearance on The Hills

In May 2010, Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag made their final appearance on "The Hills" halfway through the sixth and final season.

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September 11, 2010: Arrest in Costa Rica

On September 11, 2010, Spencer Pratt was arrested and jailed in Costa Rica for attempting to board an aircraft with hunting weapons. He was later released and banned from re-entering the country.

January 2013: Celebrity Big Brother 11 Competition and TV Special

In January 2013, Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag competed as housemates on Celebrity Big Brother 11 and developed a feud with Rylan Clark. They were the runners-up. Also, on February 18, Channel 5 aired a TV special about them called Speidi: Scandal, Secrets & Surgery!.

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December 2013: Undergraduate Degree Completion

In December 2013, Spencer Pratt completed his undergraduate degree in political science at the University of Southern California.

2013: Celebrity Big Brother Competition

In 2013, Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag competed on the eleventh series of the British version of Celebrity Big Brother.

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2013: TV Guide's Nastiest Villains List

In 2013, TV Guide included Spencer Pratt in its list of "The 60 Nastiest Villains of All Time."

October 2015: Departure from The Spyson Hour

In October 2015, Spencer Pratt left "The Spyson Hour", a podcast he co-hosted with Tyson Apostol and Rob Cesternino.

2015: Greatest Reality TV Villain Title

In 2015, Spencer Pratt's work on "The Hills" earned him the title of "Greatest Reality TV Villain" in a Yahoo! fan-voted poll.

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October 1, 2017: Birth of Son Gunner Stone

On October 1, 2017, Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag's first son, Gunner Stone, was born.

2017: Celebrity Big Brother 19 Appearance

In 2017, Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag re-entered Celebrity Big Brother 19, were eternally nominated on Day 18, saved on Day 22, and evicted on Day 25, finishing in 9th place. They reunited with Rylan Clark-Neal on Big Brother's Bit on the Side.

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2017: Return to Celebrity Big Brother

In 2017, Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag returned to compete on the nineteenth series of Celebrity Big Brother.

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January 2018: Shorty Award Nomination and Win

In January 2018, Spencer Pratt was nominated for Snapchatter of the Year at the 10th Annual Shorty Awards and won the category due to his widespread fanbase on Snapchat.

2018: Announcement of The Hills: New Beginnings

At the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards, MTV announced a reboot of "The Hills" entitled "The Hills: New Beginnings", which Spencer Pratt was announced to be a part of.

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2019: Premiere of The Hills: New Beginnings

In 2019, "The Hills: New Beginnings" premiered, following Spencer and Heidi Pratt as they navigated their business and desire to expand their family.

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January 7, 2025: Loss of Home in Pacific Palisades Fire

On January 7, 2025, Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag lost their home in the Pacific Palisades fire.

January 7, 2026: Mayoral Campaign Announcement

On January 7, 2026, Spencer Pratt announced his candidacy for Mayor of Los Angeles in the 2026 Los Angeles mayoral election, challenging incumbent Karen Bass.

2026: Appearance on The Masked Singer

In 2026, while Heidi Montag competed as "Snow Cone" on season fourteen of "The Masked Singer", Spencer Pratt was in the background as "Mr. Snow Cone". During "Spice Girls Night", he took over the unmasking duties.

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