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==Career== |
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| ⚫ | Duchebag (aka Herpes Siplex 1) first appeared on television in 2005 in the short-lived reality series ''[[The Princes of Malibu]]''. Pratt also executive produced the series and acted as a "manager-slash-publicist-slash-agent-slash-stylist" to series star [[Brody Jenner]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://men.style.com/details/features/landing?id=content_5346 | title= Master of His Own Celebrity: Brody Jenner knows just who to screw to sit pretty on the B-list| author=Amsden, David | work = Men.style.com}}</ref> Pratt's friendship with Jenner led to his role on the MTV reality series ''The Hills'', in 2006. Pratt's relationship with fellow cast member Heidi Montag was detailed on the series, along with the tension it caused between Montag and series star [[Lauren Conrad]].<ref name=people.com>{{cite web|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20050642,00.html|title=Heidi Montag 'Moving On' After Hills Feud|last=Norman|first=Pete |date=2007-08-09|publisher=people.com|accessdate=2009-06-07}}</ref> |
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===Reality television=== |
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In April 2009, Pratt and Montag joined the cast of the reality television show, ''[[I'm a Celebrity... Get Me out of Here! (US season 2)|I'm a Celebrity... Get Me out of Here!]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/thedishrag/2009/04/ex-idol-sanjaya-joins-cast-of-im-a-celebrity-get-me-out-of-here.html|title=Ex American Idol Sanjaya joins cast of 'I'm a Celebrity... Get me out of here!'|last=Snead|first=Elizabeth |date=2009-4-20|publisher=latimes.com|accessdate=2009-06-07}}</ref> Pratt's behavior on the show was criticized as being childish and self-centered, and he drew controversy after claiming that [[NBC]] subjected the couple to torture.<ref name="Spencer, Heidi jeopardize">{{cite web | title=Spencer, Heidi jeopardize their fragile 'fame' | url=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31187605/ | last=Holmes | first=Linda | publisher=MSNBC.com | date=2009-06-09 | accessdate=2009-06-09}}</ref> After four days, the couple quit the show.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1613156/20090602/story.jhtml|title=Heidi Montag And Spencer Pratt Quit 'I'm A Celebrity'|last=Vena|first=Jocelyn |date=2009-6-2|publisher=mtv.com|accessdate=2009-06-07}}</ref> The couple then changed their mind and returned to the show after completing a challenge. However, they had to leave the show again shortly after returning because Montag had to be hospitalized due to a [[gastric ulcer]].<ref>http://www.themoneytimes.com/featured/20090608/heidi-montag-rushed-hospital-after-reality-show-challenge-id-1071069.html</ref> After leaving the hospital, the couple denied rumors that they had been [[Torture|tortured]] while on the show.<ref>http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/marc_malkin/b128082_source_heidi_pratt_out_of_hospital.html</ref> |
In April 2009, Pratt and Montag joined the cast of the reality television show, ''[[I'm a Celebrity... Get Me out of Here! (US season 2)|I'm a Celebrity... Get Me out of Here!]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/thedishrag/2009/04/ex-idol-sanjaya-joins-cast-of-im-a-celebrity-get-me-out-of-here.html|title=Ex American Idol Sanjaya joins cast of 'I'm a Celebrity... Get me out of here!'|last=Snead|first=Elizabeth |date=2009-4-20|publisher=latimes.com|accessdate=2009-06-07}}</ref> Pratt's behavior on the show was criticized as being childish and self-centered, and he drew controversy after claiming that [[NBC]] subjected the couple to torture.<ref name="Spencer, Heidi jeopardize">{{cite web | title=Spencer, Heidi jeopardize their fragile 'fame' | url=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31187605/ | last=Holmes | first=Linda | publisher=MSNBC.com | date=2009-06-09 | accessdate=2009-06-09}}</ref> After four days, the couple quit the show.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1613156/20090602/story.jhtml|title=Heidi Montag And Spencer Pratt Quit 'I'm A Celebrity'|last=Vena|first=Jocelyn |date=2009-6-2|publisher=mtv.com|accessdate=2009-06-07}}</ref> The couple then changed their mind and returned to the show after completing a challenge. However, they had to leave the show again shortly after returning because Montag had to be hospitalized due to a [[gastric ulcer]].<ref>http://www.themoneytimes.com/featured/20090608/heidi-montag-rushed-hospital-after-reality-show-challenge-id-1071069.html</ref> After leaving the hospital, the couple denied rumors that they had been [[Torture|tortured]] while on the show.<ref>http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/marc_malkin/b128082_source_heidi_pratt_out_of_hospital.html</ref> |
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Spencer Pratt | |
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 Pratt attends a birthday party for rapper Ya Boy in West Hollywood, California, January 2009. | |
| Born | Spencer William Pratt August 14, 1983 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Reality television personality and part time rapper |
| Spouse | Heidi Montag (2009-present) |
Spencer William Pratt[1] (born August 14, 1983) is an American television personality known for his role as the antagonistic husband of Heidi Montag on MTV's The Hills. He is the older brother of Stephanie Pratt, who also appears on The Hills.
Career
Duchebag (aka Herpes Siplex 1) first appeared on television in 2005 in the short-lived reality series The Princes of Malibu. Pratt also executive produced the series and acted as a "manager-slash-publicist-slash-agent-slash-stylist" to series star Brody Jenner.[2] Pratt's friendship with Jenner led to his role on the MTV reality series The Hills, in 2006. Pratt's relationship with fellow cast member Heidi Montag was detailed on the series, along with the tension it caused between Montag and series star Lauren Conrad.[3]
In April 2009, Pratt and Montag joined the cast of the reality television show, I'm a Celebrity... Get Me out of Here!.[4] Pratt's behavior on the show was criticized as being childish and self-centered, and he drew controversy after claiming that NBC subjected the couple to torture.[5] After four days, the couple quit the show.[6] The couple then changed their mind and returned to the show after completing a challenge. However, they had to leave the show again shortly after returning because Montag had to be hospitalized due to a gastric ulcer.[7] After leaving the hospital, the couple denied rumors that they had been tortured while on the show.[8]
Personal life
Pratt and Montag were married in Pasadena, California on April 25, 2009.[9] Pratt was baptised by Stephen Baldwin during his stint on the show I'm a Celebrity... Get Me out of Here!.[10] Recently Spencer and his wife spoke publicly about the 9/11 attacks being an inside job.[1] Spencer expressed regret that he has contributed to pop culture in a way that distracted people from important issues, and vowed to use his celebrity to highlight important political issues facing society, specifically about the New World Order.[2]
References
- ^ Date of birth found on the California Birth Index 1905-1995, under PRATT, SPENCER WILLIAM, on 14 August 1983 in Los Angeles County.
- ^ Amsden, David. "Master of His Own Celebrity: Brody Jenner knows just who to screw to sit pretty on the B-list". Men.style.com.
- ^ Norman, Pete (2007-08-09). "Heidi Montag 'Moving On' After Hills Feud". people.com. Retrieved 2009-06-07.
- ^ Snead, Elizabeth (2009-4-20). "Ex American Idol Sanjaya joins cast of 'I'm a Celebrity... Get me out of here!'". latimes.com. Retrieved 2009-06-07.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Holmes, Linda (2009-06-09). "Spencer, Heidi jeopardize their fragile 'fame'". MSNBC.com. Retrieved 2009-06-09.
- ^ Vena, Jocelyn (2009-6-2). "Heidi Montag And Spencer Pratt Quit 'I'm A Celebrity'". mtv.com. Retrieved 2009-06-07.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ http://www.themoneytimes.com/featured/20090608/heidi-montag-rushed-hospital-after-reality-show-challenge-id-1071069.html
- ^ http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/marc_malkin/b128082_source_heidi_pratt_out_of_hospital.html
- ^ "Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt Get Married – Again!". people.com. 2009-4-25. Retrieved 2009-06-07.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/06/03/stephen-baldwin-baptizes_n_210840.html
External links
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