Spencer Pratt reveals why he reached out to Taylor Swift ‘right away’ after losing home in LA fire

Spencer Pratt and his wife Heidi Montag were among the first celebrities to lose their home in the recent wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles County
PUBLISHED JAN 30, 2025
Spencer Pratt said he contacted Taylor Swift immediately after losing his home in the Palisades Fire (Getty Images)
Spencer Pratt said he contacted Taylor Swift immediately after losing his home in the Palisades Fire (Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Spencer Pratt revealed that reaching out to Taylor Swift was his first move after his home, shared with his wife Heidi Montag, burned down in the Palisades Fire earlier this month.

On the 'Viall Files' podcast, Pratt explained that he sent an email to Swift “right away” but has yet to receive a response.

PARK CITY, UTAH - JANUARY 23: Taylor Swift attends the 2020 Sundance Film Festival -
Taylor Swift attends the 2020 Sundance Film Festival - 'Miss Americana' Premiere at Eccles Center Theatre on January 23, 2020, in Park City, Utah (Getty Images)

“That was night one. This is the email. This one is getting read. If you don’t get a response, that’s also a response," he shared.

Spencer Pratt's history of reaching out to music stars

Sencer Pratt has a history of contacting music industry figures to support his wife Heidi Montag’s music.

Recently, Pitbull remixed her 2010 song 'I’ll Do It,' sparking renewed interest in her work.


 
 
 
 
 
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Given this trend, Pratt speculated that Swift might be considering involving Montag in her upcoming 'Reputation' re-release.

“I think she’s just gonna have Heidi be involved in the ‘Rep[utation]’ announcement somehow. Like, an Easter egg for everyone or something,” he theorized.

Spencer Pratt is still holding onto hope

Despite the lack of response, Spencer Pratt remains optimistic about Taylor Swift replying. “I still haven’t given up,” he said.

“That was a big one night one. I was like, ‘House just burned down, Taylor. I need you,’” he said.

He later joked on the podcast, pleading with Swift to “email [him] back,” adding humorously, “I lost all the gifts you sent me.”

Pratt and Montag were among the first celebrities to lose their home in the recent wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles County.

Flames from the Palisades Fire burn a residential building on Sunset Boulevard amid a powerful windstorm on January 9, 2025 in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Multiple wildfires fueled by intense Santa Ana Winds are burning across Los Angeles County. At least five people have been killed, and over 25,000 acres have burned. Over 2,000 structures have also burned and almost 180,000 people are under orders to evacuate. (Photo by Apu Gomes/Getty Images)
Flames from the Palisades Fire burn a residential building on Sunset Boulevard amid a powerful windstorm on January 9, 2025, in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, California (Getty Images)

Pratt’s parents’ home in the same neighborhood was also destroyed in the fires.

In the wake of the disaster, the couple documented their loss on TikTok, garnering nearly $25,000 in earnings from their videos and an additional $100,000 in direct fan donations.

Montag’s music also saw a resurgence, even hitting No 1 on iTunes.

Spencer Pratt says he held onto his Taylor Swift merchandise during the fire



 

While dealing with the tragedy, Pratt assured fans that his Swift merchandise survived the fire, according to Page Six.

Responding to a TikTok comment that suggested all of their “Swiftie crap” was lost, he silently zoomed in on a white and red Taylor Swift-themed sweater, soundtracked by Swift’s 'Ready For It.'

Taylor Swift’s response to the wildfires

On January 16, Taylor Swift acknowledged the devastation caused by the wildfires, donating an undisclosed amount to multiple charities assisting in relief efforts.

“So much suffering, loss, and destruction,” she shared.

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 05: Taylor Swift attends the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards at
Taylor Swift attends the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 5, 2020, in Beverly Hills, California (Getty Images)

 “As so many embark on some of the most challenging times of their lives, there are also many amazing organizations and groups banding together to help these communities rebuild,” she added.

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