Spencer Pratt Compares Jimmy Kimmel to Harvey Weinstein Over Workplace Romance Story

Spencer Pratt is reigniting his feud with Jimmy Kimmel in dramatic fashion. The former *The Hills* star didn't hesitate to throw major shade at the late-night host after learning details about how Kimmel’s romance with his now-wife, Molly McNearney, first began. The controversy kicked off following an appearance by Kimmel and McNearney on Dax Shepard’s *Armchair Expert* podcast. While on the show, the couple reflected on their early dynamic at *Jimmy Kimmel Live!*, where McNearney worked as a writer under Kimmel. They casually revisited how their workplace connection shifted from boss-and-employee to a full-blown romantic relationship—a decision McNearney admitted felt like a "bad idea" at the time.

Once headlines about the interview began circulating online—specifically focusing on McNearney's memories of realizing her boss was into her—Pratt caught wind of the story. Never one to ignore late-night gossip, the reality personality reposted the article to his 1 million followers on X (formerly Twitter). Alongside the link, Pratt dropped a blistering rhetorical question: “Isn’t this what Harvey Weinstein did?” The provocative remark directly invoked the disgraced film producer who faced widespread sexual assault allegations and convictions. Reps for Kimmel did not immediately respond to media inquiries regarding Pratt’s post.

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This explosive callout isn't an isolated incident between the two public figures. Back in June, Pratt publicly went after Kimmel after the late-night host poked fun at Pratt’s mayoral campaign during a segment on *Jimmy Kimmel Live!*. Pratt clearly held onto that grudge, waiting for the right moment to strike back. While Kimmel and McNearney have built a long marriage and successful working partnership since those early studio days, Pratt’s social media jab ensures the couple's origin story is getting a second look from the internet. Kimmel has yet to publicly address Pratt's latest post, but the reality star has made it crystal clear that he has no intention of playing nice.