Spencer Pratt is finally biting his tongue. On Monday, the reality villain Hills fans love to loathe announced that he is leaving the long-running MTV docusoap to become a cyber sheriff.
…No, we’re not joking….So reset your passwords, PopCrunchers: Heidi Montag’s manbag is making it his duty to patrol the Interwebs for us.
Pratt, 26, is currently studying software engineering with a focus on encryption at the University of Southern California. To devote his full focus to school, Spencer will abandon his role on The Hills and work toward becoming a cyber security officer with the American Defense Enterprises.
Think that’s ridiculous? Allow Spencer to explain…..
“In the last few months I have discovered a new passion and new purpose to my life,” Pratt told PEOPLE.com on Monday. “With this in mind, I have decided to take a break from my obligations to MTV’s ‘The Hills’ and discontinue filming any more episodes for this current season. Upon learning of President Obama’s declaration that the ‘cyber threat is one of the most serious economic and national security challenges we face as a nation,’ I have decided to refocus my energy and devote my full resources to helping America face this and other unprecedented challenges,” he said.
“I am saddened to take this break from filming,” he continued. “At this time, however I feel I would not be honoring my country or myself if I were to continue this endeavor when I have the opportunity and the ability to assist our nation…..”
Don’t worry, Mrs. Pratt plans to remain on The Hills for the time being. She’ll certainly stir up enough drama for the both of them.