Reality TV Royalty Sought for DWTS Amid Tragic Loss
Speidi's Big Comeback: Heidi and Spencer Pratt to Join Dancing With the Stars?
Get ready for a reality TV explosion like no other! The Hills' infamous couple, Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt, are rumored to be joining the 34th season of Dancing With the Stars (DWTS). According to an insider speaking exclusively with The Scholarly Note, the power couple has been asked to join the show and could sign on the dotted line if they receive a lucrative enough offer.
Heidi and Spencer's return to reality TV would be a welcome sight for fans who have missed their over-the-top antics. But what's behind their decision? Sources close to the couple reveal that they've been struggling financially after losing their $2.5 million Pacific Palisades home in the devastating Los Angeles fires earlier this year. The flames not only destroyed their mansion but also left them with a hefty bill for rebuilding, which they might not be able to afford.
"It's all about the money," says our insider. "Spencer and Heidi have been asked to join DWTS, and if the pay is right, they'll take it." This wouldn't be the first time the couple has turned to reality TV for a quick buck. In January, Spencer used his social media influence to revive Heidi's 2010 album Superficial, which reached the top of the iTunes chart in the US and generated nearly $150,000 from streaming and digital sales.
Their last stint on reality TV was short-lived, as they left I'm a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! after just three attempts. But don't count them out this time – they've come back before, and they'll do it again if the prize is right. In fact, Heidi has been open about their financial struggles, revealing that they can't even afford to rebuild on the lot where their home once stood.
To get by, the couple has been living in a rental home in Santa Barbara with their two young sons, Gunner and Ryker. But it's clear they're not content with living off modest means. "They want to make a quick buck," says our insider. "And what better way than being on DWTS? They have a built-in story that the show loves – their dramatic love life, their fiery personality, and their ability to stir up controversy."
Heidi and Spencer's return would undoubtedly bring attention (and ratings) back to the show, which has struggled to maintain its viewership in recent seasons. But don't expect them to go quietly into the night – they'll bring their signature blend of drama, catty comments, and over-the-top antics to the ballroom.
In a TikTok video posted in May, Heidi was spotted dancing with DWTS alum Maksim Chmerkovskiy, who hinted that he might return to the show as her partner. "Well, are we thinking Dancing With the Stars?" she teased. When asked if he'd be her partner, Maksim replied, "I'll un-retire."
With their reality TV experience and knack for self-promotion, Heidi and Spencer would undoubtedly bring a spark to DWTS. But will they take the leap? As one insider puts it, "It's not about whether or not they want to do it – it's about how much money they can make off of it."
Stay tuned, folks! With their larger-than-life personalities and willingness to do whatever it takes to get ahead, Heidi and Spencer Pratt are sure to shake things up on DWTS.
