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Chelsea Handler ignites feud with Spencer Pratt in Trump-comparison profanity-laced attack

Nypost · · 452 words · By Daniel Farr
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8 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“Chelsea Handler... posting a profanity-laced video comparing him [Spencer Pratt] to Donald Trump.”
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While evidence shows other people (Nithya Raman, CNN aides) compared Spencer Pratt to Donald Trump, there is no evidence in the provided results that Chelsea Handler posted a profanity-laced video doing so.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2022 Los Angeles mayoral election was held on November 8, 2022, to elect the mayor of Los Angeles, California. A top-two primary was held on June 7, 2022. Candidates could win the election outrigh…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_Los_Angeles_mayoral_elect…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — In American television in 2025, notable events included television show debuts, finales, and cancellations; channel launches, closures, and rebrandings; stations changing or adding their network affil…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_in_American_television
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Gaza war has sparked protests, demonstrations, and vigils around the world. These protests focused on a variety of issues related to the conflict, including demands for a ceasefire, an end to the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaza_war_protests
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“Pratt, who has recently been gaining momentum in the race to unseat Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass ahead of the June 2 primary”
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Wikipedia explicitly states that Spencer Pratt is a candidate in the 2026 Los Angeles mayoral election, with the primary scheduled for June 2, 2026, to unseat incumbent Karen Bass.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Los Angeles mayoral election will be held on June 2, 2026, to elect the mayor of Los Angeles, California. If no candidate receives a majority of the vote, a runoff election will be held on No…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Los_Angeles_mayoral_elect…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Spencer William Pratt (born August 14, 1983) is an American reality television personality and candidate in the 2026 Los Angeles mayoral election. In 2007, he began dating Heidi Montag, a primary cast…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spencer_Pratt
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Stephanie Lynn Pratt (born April 11, 1986) is an American television personality. In 2007, she came to prominence after being cast in a supporting role on the reality television series The Hills. In 2…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephanie_Pratt
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“He responded by sharing a clip of comedian Shane Gillis roasting Handler, which included the damaging allegation: “Chelsea Handler went to dinner at Jeffrey Epstein‘s house in 2010.””
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Multiple independent web sources confirm that Shane Gillis mocked Chelsea Handler during the Roast of Kevin Hart regarding her attendance at a 2010 dinner with Jeffrey Epstein.
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web search NEUTRAL — Shane Gillis mocked Chelsea Handler over her views on Zionism and her reported attendance at a 2010 Jeffrey Epstein dinner (Netflix). “Chelsea is a Zionist. I’m not saying that’s good or bad. Speaking…
https://news.meaww.com/shane-gillis-brings-up-chelsea-handle…
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web search NEUTRAL — Shane Gillis put focus on Chelsea Handler's dinner with Jeffrey Epstein in 2010.Gillis, who hosted the event, spoke about a dinner Handler reportedly attended in 2010 that included Jeffrey Epstein, tw…
https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/shane-gillis-ignites-chao…
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web search NEUTRAL — Chelsea Handler's dinner with Jeffrey Epstein has been pushed into the spotlight once again, RadarOnline.com can reveal, after fellow comic Shane Gillis mentioned it during the Roast of Kevin Hart Net…
https://radaronline.com/p/chelsea-handler-mocked-epstein-din…
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“Pratt further amplified the moment by referencing the supposed guest list, claiming the dinner was small and included Prince Andrew and Woody Allen.”
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Multiple sources confirm that the dinner attended by Chelsea Handler also included Prince Andrew and Woody Allen.
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web search NEUTRAL — Who was at the Jeffrey Epstein dinner that Chelsea Handler attended? Katie Couric, Woody Allen, and his wife Soon-Yi Previn, Charlie Rose, publicist Peggy Siegal, and Prince Andrew. Obviously, Epstein…
https://www.justjared.com/2026/05/11/chelsea-handler-previou…
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web search NEUTRAL — The then-Prince Andrew was Epstein's star guest at a dinner in December 2010. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's last known face-to-face meeting with Jeffrey Epstein was in New York in December 2010.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g0gpdk7q6o
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web search NEUTRAL — Resurfaced Claims About Jeffrey Epstein Dinner.Reports and commentary over the years have linked the gathering to a number of public figures who were also present, including Prince Andrew, Woody Allen…
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/chelsea-handler-netflix-roast-epst…
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“His and Handler’s tension goes way back to the late 2000s when she constantly trashed him and his wife on her show Chelsea Lately.”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of search results for 'Chelsea Football Club' and does not contain any information regarding Chelsea Handler's history with Spencer Pratt on 'Chelsea Lately'.
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web search NEUTRAL — Chelsea Football Club is an English professional football club based in Fulham, West London, England. They compete in the Premier League, the top tier of English football, and are one of the most succ…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chelsea_F.C.
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web search NEUTRAL — Welcome to the official Chelsea FC website. All the latest news, videos and ticket information as well as player profiles and information about Stamford Bridge, the home of the Blues.
https://www.chelseafc.com/en
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web search NEUTRAL — For the latest news on Chelsea, including scores, fixtures, team news, results, form guide & league position, visit the official website of the Premier League.
https://www.premierleague.com/en/clubs/8/chelsea/overview
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“The clash comes amid heightened tension following the May 10 Netflix Is A Joke festival finale at the Kia Forum, where the roast of Kevin Hart was overshadowed by an onstage feud involving Gillis and Handler”
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Multiple sources confirm an onstage feud/clash between Shane Gillis and Chelsea Handler during the Roast of Kevin Hart at the Netflix Is A Joke festival finale at the Kia Forum on May 10.
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web search NEUTRAL — Shane Gillis and Chelsea Handler traded personal jabs while roasting Kevin Hart at Netflix fest. Handler addressed Gillis’ anti-Asian slur controversy, while Gillis criticized her former Epstein ties …
https://parade.com/news/chelsea-handler-and-shane-gillis-exc…
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web search NEUTRAL — The high-energy vibe at the Kia Forum was undeniable for the big finale of the 2026 Netflix Is A Joke festival, but things took a major turn during the roast of Kevin Hart on May 10.
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity/articles/chels…
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web search NEUTRAL — Handler had previously addressed the dinner during a 2025 podcast appearance with Rob Lowe, describing the gathering as “weird” and stating that she was unaware of Epstein’s background at the time.
https://ultra.news/2026/05/11/shane-gillis-and-chelsea-handl…
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“After losing his Pacific Palisades home in last year’s Palisades Fire, which destroyed more than 18,000 structures across the area”
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Multiple sources confirm that Spencer Pratt's home in Pacific Palisades was destroyed by the Palisades Fire. However, the specific number '18,000 structures' is not explicitly mentioned in the snippets, though the event itself is corroborated.
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web search NEUTRAL — — Spencer Pratt (@spencerpratt) January 8, 2026. On the day the Palisades Fire started, Pratt shared video of the flames and smoke.
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/spencer-pratt-la-ma…
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web search NEUTRAL — Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag's home was destroyed in the Pacific Palisades wildfire. The couple shares their heartbreaking experience as flames approached.
https://www.lawyer-monthly.com/2025/01/spencer-pratt-and-hei…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Palisades Fire burns vehicles and structures in the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood of LA. Credit: Ethan Swope/AP. a bulldozer was brought in to push the abandoned cars to the side and create a pa…
https://7news.com.au/news/world/heidi-montag-and-spencer-pra…
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“When a TMZ report claimed he was now staying at the Hotel Bel-Air instead of an Airstream trailer”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of general Wikipedia and official site descriptions of TMZ, but does not contain the specific report about Spencer Pratt staying at the Hotel Bel-Air.
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web search NEUTRAL — The show covers stories similar to those found on the website and TMZ Live, with the main difference being that TMZ on TV largely delivers its stories in a humorous manner whereas a mix of humorous an…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TMZ
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web search NEUTRAL — Breaking the biggest stories in celebrity and entertainment news. Get exclusive access to the latest stories, photos, and video as only TMZ can.
http://www.tmz.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — TMZ. 10,273,870 likes · 1,534,616 talking about this. Breaking entertainment news as it happens. https://www.tmz.com/
https://www.facebook.com/TMZ/
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