My heart goes out to Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag. After raising my generation while giving us everything they had on MTV, this duo settled into their dream house in the hillsides of the Pacific Palisades. Here, Spencer and Heidi built a life they could be proud of, complete with two adorable sons, Gunner and Ryker. But then, the flames of the LA wildfires arrived at their doorstep, and in the blink of an eye, their warm, safe cocoon disappeared.
Spencer and Heidi lost everything. From the drawings that their sons drew to the photographs that the Pratt pack gathered to take, alongside the toys that made their boys feel safe, all of this is gone. And, adding insult to injury, neither their house nor their possessions were insured because, like many people in California, they got dropped from their insurance company right before this fire arrived. Cue an expensive rebuild in their future.
My sympathy for the Pratts is twofold. As a parent, my heart hurts for their losses and potential feelings of uncertainty. But I also grieve alongside them as a Floridian whose city played host to two back-to-back hurricanes in 2024. I know what it feels like to look around and see nothing but utter devastation, but like the Pratts, I also understand how it feels when the helpers arrive, hellbent on pulling us out of our pits so we can experience peace.
From fires to floods to helpers and silver linings, this world plays us notes of tragedy and triumphs, often in one fell swoop. Spencer and Heidi understand this, and as they prepare to reconstruct their lives in CA, I can not help but think about how they (and their fans) deserve a rebuilding reality television series in 2025. I will explain why now.
When they debuted on The Hills, the public never got to know the real Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag
Villians make the world of reality television go round. Spencer knows this full well, as when he joined Heidi on The Hills, he played the villain role to a T. But while Spencer was raking in that good ole hate-watch dough, his efforts saw Heidi taking a hit in the media. Win some, lose most.
In a recent interview on SiriusXM, Spencer noted that he leaned into the villain role to try and snag larger paychecks from MTV. Sadly, Heidi, an innocent bystander, was also viewed in this same light. She was dating Spencer, so for many, it became hard to ship Speidi once their messy storylines started airing. Especially when Lauren Conrad, her then-bestie, entered the equation.
Wildly, The Hills wrapped on a soundstage in 2010, properly blowing our minds. This series was heavily preplanned and laid out by production. But this did make many of us question how these characters genuinely behaved in real life. Was Spencer that bad?
We got our answer to this once Spencer and Heidi reappeared on The Hills: New Beginnings in 2019. Sure, Spencer was still messy, but his quips made me laugh this time, as his exaggerated sighs and general displeasure(s) with the world and his peers felt relatable. Also helping his cause, Spencer was now a husband and a father, so his former antics got dialed down a notch (or five), which made me ask, “Do I love Speidi?”
As it turns out, I do. After Speidi’s fans poured out in droves following the LA wildfires, I realized how many people felt the same way. Overall, what the world needs now is love, sweet love. And a chance to get to know Spencer and Heidi better in 2025.
Some folks can’t get enough of Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag
Spencer loves Heidi. He also loves their two children and his collection of visiting hummingbirds THAT WILL RETURN ONCE HE REBUILDS. I know how much these nectar-loving babies mean to him, and I need him to remember that if he (re)builds it, they will come. And yes, I will return to my socials to watch as his face lights back up upon their landings.
Spencer and Heidi have proven their haters wrong. They are still married and holding tight to each other, even as the worrisome winds of life blow all around. Therefore, Spencer decided to support his wife through their heartbreak by getting authentic with his followers, urging them to stream her 2010 Superficial album with posts proving they had followed through.
Not only did this pay off emotionally for Heidi, as she finally got the validation and praise many withheld from her during her era on The Hills, but it also paid off financially. Within days, Heidi hit the #1 spot on iTunes and Spotify.
One cannot go anywhere now without running into one of her bops. For example, I was in the car line at my kid’s school a few days ago. This week brought winter to Florida, so I had my windows down, listening to “I’ll Do It” on repeat. Another mom glanced over, and we locked eyes as her hand hit her volume button, showing me that her mobile mom unit was also standing (driving?) in support of Heidi.
From celebrities to cool moms, Spencer and Heidi are trending. Cue a rebuilding reality television series, STAT.
Following the LA wildfires, Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag deserve a win
On TikTok, Spencer is showing us everything. His videos are sad but necessary. For outsiders, it is hard to fathom how a charred city might present. But if you follow Spencer, you have seen his family’s entire journey, from the first flames to the final walk-through, where nothing but memories remain on his lot.
In interviews, pain is etched all over Heidi’s face. The same rings true for Spencer. Yet, they continue to wipe away their tears and forge ahead. In doing so, they are also helping others who have lost everything to the flames.
If you live in Los Angeles and wish to help their efforts, stop by La La Land and purchase a Speidi Latte. 100% of the profits will go towards the city’s relief fund, which desperately needs every dollar it can get. Based on the number of reels tagged and shared by Spencer and Heidi, many Angelenos will benefit from the generosity of this cafe and its reality television star patrons.
If you have yet to stream Heidi’s Superficial album, click here. Every stream helps, as reconstructing a house is beyond expensive.
My family is still rebuilding, as are many across our nation. It feels lonely and scary. Spencer and Heidi deserve a win, and I believe it needs to arrive via a rebuilding-styled reality television series.
TELL US – WOULD YOU WATCH A REBUILDING-STYLED REALITY TELEVISION SERIES STARRING THIS REALITY TV DUO?