Chrishell Stause Blasts Katharine McPhee For Supporting Spencer Pratt's

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The TikTok Exchange That Sparked Public Backlash

The confrontation began when Stause reacted to a viral TikTok video posted by an influencer that summarized McPhee’s personal history, including her past marriage to Nick Cokas and her current marriage to music producer David Foster. The video also highlighted McPhee’s 2013 cheating scandal involving director Michael Morris. Stause’s commentary was blunt, targeting both McPhee’s personal choices and her recent political alignment. According to the reporting from Page Six, Stause wrote:

“One day she will find her real inner confidence but it won’t come until after she is disregarded enough times by the problematic men she backs.

The tension appears rooted in the recent political activities of McPhee and her husband, David Foster. The couple recently hosted a fundraiser for Spencer Pratt’s mayoral bid at their residence in Brentwood Park. During the event, McPhee performed a rendition of Tina Turner’s 1989 hit “The Best,” modifying the lyrics to suggest that Pratt is a superior candidate to current Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilwoman Nithya Raman. As noted by Page Six, the performance included a moment where McPhee incorrectly referred to Councilwoman Raman as “Cynthia.”

Stause’s Stance Against Reality Star Politicians

Stause’s criticism of McPhee extends beyond personal grievances, reflecting a broader disdain for the influx of reality television personalities into the political arena. TMZ reports that while Stause has expressed a personal fondness for Pratt as a television figure, she has been vocal about her opposition to him seeking municipal office. This sentiment is not new for the former real estate agent. In April, Stause shared her frustrations on the social platform Threads, explicitly stating that she wanted to see “NO MORE reality star politicians PLEASE!” She further clarified her position by noting that while she enjoys Pratt’s presence on television, she believes that does not translate to administrative capability in the mayor’s mansion. Yahoo Entertainment notes that Stause doubled down on her position following the fundraiser, writing on Threads that she found it difficult to take political advice from those campaigning for candidates backed by figures like Donald Trump.

Historical Context and Personal Scrutiny

The public discourse has inevitably revisited McPhee’s past, specifically the 2013 scandal where she was photographed with director Michael Morris. At the time, McPhee was married to Nick Cokas, and Morris was married to actress Mary McCormack. While Morris and McCormack reconciled their marriage, McPhee and Cokas eventually divorced. In a 2016 interview with Ocean Drive magazine, McPhee addressed the controversy, stating she had no regrets regarding her life choices, noting that she had married young and learned from her experiences. E! News highlights that such scrutiny of personal life choices often serves as a lens through which public figures are judged when they enter the political fray. McPhee has yet to issue a direct response to Stause’s comments, maintaining a focus on her current life with Foster. The couple, who married in June 2019, have frequently defended their relationship against public commentary regarding their 35-year age gap. In a 2024 interview with People, McPhee emphasized that she and Foster do not dwell on age, preferring to accept life as it arrives rather than mourning the passage of time.

The Intersection of Celebrity and Local Governance

The friction between Stause and McPhee highlights the increasing volatility of celebrity endorsements in local elections. As reality stars leverage their massive social media followings—Stause has 4 million followers on Instagram—to influence political outcomes, the threshold for public criticism has lowered. For voters in Los Angeles, the presence of figures like Spencer Pratt in a mayoral race creates a unique dynamic where the lines between entertainment and governance blur. Stause’s assertion that “an insecure woman will steal your man, and give the worst advice” has become a focal point for social media users, splitting opinion between those who view her comments as an honest critique of political endorsements and those who see them as unnecessary personal attacks. With the mayoral race ongoing, the fallout from this digital spat underscores the high stakes of celebrity political capital in 2026.