A look inside Spencer Pratt’s mayoral run in Los Angeles – as celebrities react

Jenner expressed his support for Pratt by commenting on his co-star’s post and calling him a “legend.”

A day after the announcement of Pratt’s candidacy sparked a backlash, Jenner took to Instagram to defend his longtime friend.

“Let me clarify something. Spencer Pratt graduated from USC with a bachelor’s degree in political science. He is truly one of the smartest people I have ever met. He didn’t ‘end up’ in reality TV; he chose it because he loved it and understood the opportunity,” he wrote in an Instagram Story post.

“And for anyone to say they ‘don’t have a job,’ it shows how little they understand the industry,” Jenner added. “It’s real work to be on a television show, yes, even a so-called ‘reality show.’ The shooting schedules are long, intense and often more demanding than many of the traditional jobs that people tend to look down on.”

Jenner concluded his post with praise for Pratt, telling his followers, “Spencer isn’t afraid to think or speak up differently, and that’s exactly what this city needs. He has my vote because he at least has the backbone to stand up to career politicians who have done little to actually move Los Angeles forward.”