At a Glance
- Spencer Pratt was called a “douche canoe” by CBS Mornings host Gayle King on Jan. 26.
- Pratt said the remark surprised him after a different pre-interview experience.
- He remains unfazed, noting his new memoir and mayoral campaign are his main focuses.
**Why it matters: The incident highlights how reality-TV personalities navigate public criticism while pursuing new ventures.
Introduction
In a live segment on CBS Mornings on Jan. 26, host Gayle King labeled Spencer Pratt a “douche canoe,” a remark that caught the former Hills star off-guard. Pratt, who is currently promoting his memoir The Guy You Loved to Hate and running for Mayor of Los Angeles, later explained the comment on SiriusXM’s Page Six Radio and reflected on how the moment fits into his broader public persona.
CBS Mornings Incident
During the interview, King began by recalling moments from The Hills that portrayed Pratt as a “douche canoe.” She said:
> “Spencer, there were so many times where really you were just a douche canoe on that show. And you just seemed to amp it up, amp it up, amp it up. Was there ever a time when you got home, and you’d go, ‘I can’t believe I just did that or just said that’? Or were you aware of how you were coming across at the time?”
Pratt replied with a self-aware quip:
> “Oh, I was well aware. If anything, I probably should have been a bigger douche canoe,” he said, adding that the rest of the cast “should have all tried to be bigger douche canoes.”
Pratt’s Reaction
Pratt later shared his thoughts on SiriusXM’s Page Six Radio on Jan. 28. He described the pre-interview as a 30-minute session where King had notes, his book, and various quotes in front of her. He said:
> “She threw me off because we had a 30-min pre [interview] and she had notes, my whole book, all these quotes. So I don’t know if she did it to get me soft, you know? If it was a bait and switch, like she’s like a pro or once she gets in front of the camera? But I was expecting to get gassed up and just be like, ‘Oh, this book is like Robert Frost, it’s so poetic,’ and then she was like, ‘You’re a douche canoe!'”
Despite the surprise, Pratt expressed that he is not bothered by the label. He added:
> “I’m very humble these days. I’m grateful to be sitting with lights in a studio and not just filming myself. You can get away with calling me anything with good lighting.”
Memoir and Political Ambitions
Pratt’s new memoir, The Guy You Loved to Hate, chronicles his time in the spotlight alongside his wife, Heidi Montag. The book details their financial collapse, a period when they moved in with Pratt’s parents, and the tragic loss of their home and possessions in the Pacific Palisades fire in January 2025. The fire experience has become a catalyst for his mayoral campaign, which he says is driven by a desire to help communities recover from disaster.
Timeline of Key Events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Jan. 26 | CBS Mornings interview where King calls Pratt a “douche canoe.” |
| Jan. 28 | Pratt discusses the incident on Page Six Radio. |
| January 2025 | Pacific Palisades fire destroys Pratt’s home; inspires political platform. |
Key Takeaways
- The “douche canoe” remark was unexpected for Pratt, who had prepared for a different tone during the pre-interview.
- Pratt’s response shows a blend of humor and resilience, aligning with his public image.
- His memoir and the 2025 fire experience are shaping his mayoral aspirations, indicating a shift from reality-TV notoriety to public service.
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