Following their confession that they attempted to use the media by staging a divorce, Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt have been away from the limelight for more than three months.
However, the blonde was pictured getting petrol (known as gas to folk like Heidi) in LA yesterday, looking extremely different from the last time we saw her in the summer.
This is potentially the only time we’ve seen Heidi without a scrap of make-up on, which could explain why her face looks unrecognisable, but it’s her nose that we’re mostly staring at.
When Heidi had her nose done as part of her cosmetic surgery marathon nearly two years ago, it was straightened out and flattened, but the nose she’s sporting in this picture looks as if it has more of a peak.
We’re hardly experts and it may just be the angle, but the former receptionist is partial to a spot of surgery, having spent $30,000 on 10 procedures back in 2010, which included a brow lift, liposuction, a bottom lift, ears pinning, a chin reduction and a boob job.
And while Heidi is still attempting to pursue fame, her husband Spencer is studying for a political science degree, most likely because he reckons he can be a decent president.
Back in September, the pair admitted that they never actually wanted to get divorced, but tried to play the press to make some much-needed cash. Spencer said at the time: “At that point, we were pulling our last cards. We felt the hot-air balloon losing its gas. And at that stage, our income would be selling the photo that would go along with the divorce.”
When you look back to how happy and healthy Heidi was in 2008, it’s hard to believe how much she’s gone through in the last three years. It’s all a bit sad, really.

For a second it seemed to be 2009 all over again, as once famous famewhores Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt (Speidi, anyone?) pretended to not know they were being photographed as they did something -- in this case, act all lovey dovey while skiing down a mountain -- on Thursday.
In other Speidi news it's being reported that Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt turned down a reality show. What is the world coming to?! Relationship Rehab (VH1's new Celebrity Rehab spinoff) producers recently approached Speidi to work out their issues on the show, and the gruesome twosome flat-out rejected their offer for a simple reason:
They're doing well and weren't willing to pretend otherwise.
We know, it really doesn't compute.
The couple is said to have been initially intrigued by the show, thinking Relationship Rehab was actually about working out together, a la Biggest Loser.
They had no idea it was for couples with real issues, and while they certainly have had some - they're broke now, for one - things are good nowadays.
So they passed, which is great. For them, but mostly for us.

Heidi Montag looked easy, breezy and (yep, dare we say) beautiful while heading to lunch in Santa Monica on November 11. We kind of love the irony of Converse Chuck Taylor Shoes ... and a Chanel wallet. Oh, Heidi.
Spencer Pratt's wife is reportedly writing a tell-all memoir, so perhaps that's why she's been put of the media spotlight... maybe she's been staying indoors working on this project. Question is, do we care what she has to say about her made-for-TV life?
For her sake, we hope someone does.
What do you think of Heidi's look?

Heidi Montag, who spent her early 20s manning “Hills” Drama Central, Tweeted today that she’s writing a tell-all book, and we couldn’t be more intrigued! The Colorado native got into a whole lot of sticky situations during her time on MTV’s hit series, which could make for a lengthy autobiography filled with copious amounts of dirt. Here, five topics that she absolutely must cover:
The Divorce Sham
Earlier this summer, Spencer Pratt finally fessed up to the Daily Beast that his divorce with Heidi was all a big publicity stunt. It was a bittersweet moment for us, considering how much fun we had reporting on it (even though it reeked of shadiness from the start). Tell us, Heids, which one of you masterminded the plan?
What’s Danielle Staub Really Like?
VH1′s busty “Famous Food” star may have lost the competition, but she sure developed a unique relationship with the feisty Danielle (who actually won the whole thing!). We’re dying for some behind-the-scenes info on the “Real Housewives of New Jersey” outcast.
Extensive Cosmetic Surgery
Ten procedures in one day? What exactly was the thought process behind this dramatic, overnight transformation? We want to hear more about her pre- and post-op experience, and whether or not she thinks she suffered from Body Dysmorphic Disorder.
Spencer’s Healing Crystals
This is still a big WTF in our book. We were so fascinated by his interest in crystal therapy last year that we actually got on the phone with an expert to get some facts. Heidi, can you tell us for reals: Did he actually believe those things would substitute as anger management?
The Sex Tape Scandal
“You know what you did!” still echos in our mind, but does it still weigh heavily on Heidi’s heart? Did she and Spencer start the rumor about Lauren Conrad making a sex tape with Jason Wahler, and if not, do they know who did? Spill it already!

How apt that plastic surgery queen Heidi Montag should hold her birthday party in a club called Vanity.
Looking the worse the wear, Heidi looks tipsy and much older in the skintight gold dress she donned.
The young blonde also seemed to have dark circles under eyes, and in a brief respite from carousing with Pratt to hold her cake, looked sad and contemplative.
Sweating Pratt didn't look any better.
The couple were hosting at the club in the Hard Rock Hotel ostensibly for Heidi, and tickets for the event ranged from $20 to $40.

If we didn't love Anderson Cooper before, we sure as hell do now!
Last night on AC360, Anderson inducted Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag onto his RidicuList. We couldn't even begin to be as clever as he was with his schtick, so rather than even try, we'll just share it with you so you can join in on the laughs!
Watch as Anderson SLAMS Speidi in the clip (above).
There really is nothing sexier than a man who in the same breathe can argue the war in Iraq and the downfall of fake celebrities.

Heidi Montag joined “On Air with Ryan Seacrest” Thursday to discuss Kristin Cavallari‘s wedding invitation snub, she also reveals what advice she gave runaway bride Crystal Harris, and lastly details how she lost the 20 lbs. she gained during production of Vh1′s “Famous Foods.”
When last in studio Kristin Cavallari gave her reasoning for not inviting Heidi claiming, “Heidi changed her number, and I can’t get ahold of her.” Today Heidi responded by stating “I twittered her a congratulations [on her wedding] and everything. I really like Kristin, but we aren’t super close friends. Plus it’s also too far away, and I don’t even know when she’s getting married! I didn’t get the phone call…so…whatever. I couldn’t go anyways. I think her [wedding] is more like hooking up her single friends, and I don’t need to be. I’m married.”
More recently, Heidi was spotting partying with Hugh Hefner‘s runaway bride Crystal Harris on her wedding day in Las Vegas. “That day was really hard for her. It was really hard for me even to get her there, and to smile. Trying to get her to hold her head high.” When asked if Heidi gave Crystal any advice, “Yes! I told her to follow her own heart, and no one can judge her and tell her what’s right. She knows whats right for her own life, and it is her own life, and you only have one.”
Heidi also gave us an inside look at her upcoming Vh1 show “Famous Foods” saying, “It’s mayhem! We need to build a restaurant from scratch. We need to find a concept, agree on it, and build it while competing independently, but we have to work collectively as a group too. Thats what was so difficult! Everyone wants their ideas to stand out, but you have to work together. We have to hire a chef, his staff, and at the end you have the potential of winning some ownership in the restaurant.”
During production of “Famous Foods” Heidi claims to have gained 20-30 lbs., but was able to quickly drop the weight due to “working out from 5 am until around 7 pm, and I would do about three to four hours of cardio on the treadmill a day. I also do a lot of lunges, jumping jacks, push-ups, and sit-ups. A lot of situps. I was doing almost 1,000 situps a day!
Heidi outlines her next television conquest would include two popular programs on two different networks, “I think it would be fun to do ‘Celebrity Apprentice‘ [with Spencer]! I think they should do couples on that. You know girls vs guys. We wouldn’t be competing together, we should be competing against each other. I want to do ‘Dancing With The Stars‘ too, but I would have to get into extra-extra good shape. I would love to do ‘Dancing,’ but I would want to do it with a girl, because they never do a same-sex dancing. I think it would be fun.”

Where is Gordon Ramsay when you need him? From Ashton Kutcher’s Geisha House to Robert DeNiro’s Ago, attaching a celebrity’s name to a restaurant is definitely a growing trend in Hollywood…. but is it always a recipe for success? This fall, VH1 is going to put the concept to the test by partnering with renowned restaurateurs, The Dolce Group, to give seven celebrities the chance to turn one of their West Hollywood, CA properties into a flourishing and fully-operating restaurant. Among the cast is Heidi Montag, who not only has a passion for food, but also knows a thing or two about the restaurant business, especially after dealing with the unfortunate demise of her parent’s restaurant. Academy Award-Winning artists, DJ Paul and Juicy “J” (from rap group Three 6 Mafia), who both have experience in the kitchen and have dreams of hosting a cooking show, will finally be given the opportunity to bring their culinary expertise to the table. Working with them, a cast of food connoisseurs in their own right, Danielle Staub (“Real Housewives of New Jersey”), Jake Pavelka (“The Bachelor”), Ashley Dupre (Singer) and Vincent Pastore (“The Sopranos”). For eight weeks, this colorful crew of celebrities will roll up their sleeves and work together to launch their own restaurant, aptly named, Famous Food. This new one-hour, ten episode series is set to premiere Sunday, July 10 at 10PM*.
Mike Malin and Lonnie Moore are the founding members of The Dolce Group and they define what it takes to open a successful celebrity restaurant. Some of their well-known Hollywood establishments include Ketchup, Angels & Kings, Geisha House, Ten Pin Alley, rare 120, Wonderland and Dolce. Over the course of the series, Mike and Lonnie will provide the cast with a variety of tasks that need to be completed in order to get the restaurant off the ground.

Pictured: Heidi Montag partying with Crystal Harris at Wet Republic on Saturday, June 18.
It sounds like being a runaway bride is paying off nicely for Harris. RadarOnline reported that Playboy founder Hugh Hefner is letting his former fiancee keep her $90,000 3-caret wedding ring and her Bentley! Crystal called off the wedding five days before she was to recite her vows last Saturday