Unwanted ‘Pratt Bro’ dragged out of Spencer’s party as his shocking past is revealed
A man with a controversial past was removed from Spencer Pratt's election-night party. Jonathan Mellis, a convicted drug dealer and participant in the January 6 Capitol riot, attempted to gain attention during Pratt's media interview. His presence sparked outrage among viewers, leading to his ejection by security.
- ▪Jonathan Mellis is a convicted drug dealer and a participant in the January 6 Capitol riot.
- ▪He was removed from Spencer Pratt's election-night party after trying to gain attention during a media interview.
- ▪Mellis later claimed on social media that he was assaulted by security during his removal.
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| Publication time | Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:09:04 -0400 |
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Politics Unwanted ‘Pratt bro’ dragged out of Spencer’s party as his shocking past is revealed By Titus Wu Published June 3, 2026, 3:09 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google An enthusiastic Spencer Pratt fan spotted trying to share the spotlight with Los Angeles mayoral candidate as he spoke to the media Tuesday night is a convicted drug dealer and Jan. 6 rioter. Jonathan Mellis — who stood smiling behind Pratt before security appear to shuffle him away as the candidate gave a live interview from his election-night party — was outed by viewers for his notorious past. 5 Jonathan Mellis stood smiling behind Spencer Pratt before security appear to shuffle him away.
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